Congressman Bean Encourages Otto Aviation to Bring Innovation to Northeast Florida

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) is calling on Otto Aviation, a pioneer in revolutionary aircraft design, to consider Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, Florida, as its next home for expansion and development. 

Congressman Bean said, “There’s no better place for Otto Aviation’s headquarters and manufacturing facility than Jacksonville, Florida, where our nation’s brightest engineering minds are pushing the boundaries of aerospace innovation. From Cecil Airport and world-class infrastructure to a top-tier workforce and thriving business-friendly climate, our city is perfectly positioned to help Otto Aviation reach its goals and drive economic growth. The First Coast isn’t just a location—it’s an aviation powerhouse waiting for takeoff.” 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

According to the Jacksonville Daily Record, Otto Aviation is a Texas-based aviation startup that is considering building a passenger plane manufacturing and production facility at Cecil Airport. 

Otto Aviation’s expansion into Jacksonville represents a major investment in our economy, with plans to inject $430 million into the region while creating 400 high-paying jobs with an average salary of $90,000 by 2031. This groundbreaking project would not only strengthen Jacksonville’s position as a hub for aerospace innovation but also set the stage for long-term economic growth, as Otto Aviation projects expanding its workforce to 1,200 jobs by 2040.

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