JetZero, who are building the Blended Wing Body Z4 aircraft, have chosen Greensboro, North Carolina as the location for their aircraft manufacturing facility. The new facility is expected to create 14,500 new jobs at the Piedmont-Triangle International Airport.
An Innovative Future
JetZero will be capable of producing up to 20 Z4 airplanes per month at the factory’s full run rate, expected to be achieved by the late 2030s, contributing significantly to the United States’ goal of revitalizing American manufacturing and U.S. exports, and securing for generations the U.S. leadership in aerospace innovation.
“I am thrilled to welcome JetZero and its 14,000 good-paying jobs and unprecedented innovation to Guilford County,” said Governor Josh Stein. “From first in flight to now the future of flight, North Carolina and our skilled workforce is soaring.”Â
“North Carolina offers the ideal combination of talent, infrastructure, and forward-thinking leadership to support our mission to reshape aviation,” said Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero. “This facility is a critical milestone in bringing our all-wing Z4 to market. I applaud the leadership of Governor Josh Stein and his team as well as the leadership of the North Carolina General Assembly, and whole host of local leaders and organizations for working with us to bring JetZero to North Carolina, the birthplace of aviation.”
Changing the Game in Aviation
“JetZero’s arrival is a powerful validation of PTI’s long-term vision to build an airport that is more than a place of transportation, but a center of aerospace excellence,” said Kevin Baker, Executive Director, Piedmont Triad Airport Authority. “This era-defining project reflects everything we’ve worked toward at PTI to create high-paying jobs and a sustainable, innovation-driven future for the airport, the region and the state.”
JetZero is taking a clean-sheet approach to designing and building the factory in Greensboro. The company is working closely with Siemens to create a digital infrastructure to take advantage of industrial AI tools and create the most efficient and cost-effective production and operations.
“JetZero’s upcoming facility, powered by Siemens technologies, demonstrates that revitalizing American manufacturing is more than just a vision—it’s becoming reality,” said Barbara Humpton, President and CEO, Siemens USA, “Together, we’re poised to accelerate innovation, create high-quality jobs, and position North Carolina as the next great U.S. aerospace hub—laying the foundation for a stronger, more competitive future.”
The Bottom Line
JetZero is gearing up to become a challenger to Airbus and Boeing and to fill the middle of the market gap with a new technology airplane. Â They have now chosen their manufacturing location, and plan to begin construction of the facility in 2026. Â The small start-up is gearing up to challenge the existing duopoly, so stay tuned.
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