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JetZero’s $3B Aerospace Dream | Durham News

JetZero, a California startup aiming to revolutionize aviation, is eyeing a $3 billion government loan from the Export-Import Bank to build a massive aerospace campus in North Carolina—expected to create 14,500 high-paying jobs over 11 years. Their futuristic Z4 plane, designed like a manta ray for unmatched fuel efficiency, is already on track for a 2025 prototype flight and has secured a $235 million Air Force contract, with Delta and Pratt & Whitney on board. While the bank’s interest is a promising signal, the deal still faces legal, financial, and environmental hurdles before final…

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