# AURA AERO to build $172.5M aircraft plant in Florida

AURA AERO Inc., a French aircraft designer and manufacturer, announced plans to locate a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly plant in Florida. The facility is expected to create 1,030 jobs with a capital investment of $172.5 million.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-07-25
- Where: Florida, United States
- Value: $172.5M
- Jobs: 1,030
- Starts operating: 2028
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 500,000 square feet
- Products: aircraft
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Aura Aero](https://endata.com/companies/50616.md)

## Sources

- [floridajobs.org](https://www.floridajobs.org/news-center/DEO-Press/floridacommerce-press-2024/july-press-releases-2024/2024/07/25/aviation-company-aura-aero-inc.-announces-decision-to-locate-500-000-square-foot-manufacturing-and-assembly-plant-in-florida), 2024-07-25: "New facility is estimated to bring 1,030 high paying jobs to Florida"
- [thecapitolist.com](https://thecapitolist.com/french-aviation-manufacturer-expands-to-florida-will-create-1030-jobs/), 2024-07-25: "We are thrilled to unveil AURA AERO’s expansion in the USA with the development of our industrial footprint in Florida."
- [areadevelopment.com](https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/7-29-2024/aura-aero-daytona-beach-florida.shtml), 2024-07-29: "We are thrilled to unveil AURA AERO’s expansion in the USA with the development of our industrial footprint in Florida."
- [floridaconstructionnews.com](https://www.floridaconstructionnews.com/aviation-firm-aura-aero-inc-to-build-500000-sq-ft-plant-in-florida/), 2024-08-01: "This development will provide valuable real-world experience for our students and contribute to the local economy."

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