The decision makes the Florida county one of the first U.S. locations to provide eco-friendly advanced air mobility transport.

A panel at the June 4, 2025, NBAA White Plains Regional Forum highlighted several themes central to the industry’s CLIMBING. FAST. advocacy campaign, including business aviation's continued innovation, sustainability and community impact.

The company will establish a facility at Florida’s Cecil Airport to build its Phantom 3500 business jet, employing 1,200 workers.

Dozens of young business aviation leaders, hailing from all parts of the country, enthusiastically showcased the many ways business aviation supports citizens, companies and communities nationwide.

The California company’s Z4, a blended-wing-bod, highly aerodynamic and lightweight aircraft will deliver up to a 50% reduction in fuel burn.

NBAA welcomes the Massachusetts Port Authority’s (Massport’s) recently announced roadmap for increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Commonwealth and across New England.

The companies will develop a new technology enabling conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into high-quality, lower-emission renewable fuels, including SAF.

If it selects Jacksonville for the plant, Otto says it plans to employ a workforce of 1,200 employees who will earn an average annual compensation of $90,000.

Gevo's SAF-production plant will add jobs and enhance America's energy independence.