# Otto Aerospace to build manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida

Otto Aerospace announced plans to establish an advanced manufacturing and production facility at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, Florida, for final assembly of its Phantom 3500 business jet. The project is supported by a $34.9 million incentive package from JAA, up to $20 million from the City of Jacksonville, and over $430 million in state tax credits and grants. Production of flight test vehicles begins in 2026.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-06-16
- Where: Cecil Airport, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Starts operating: 2026
- Status: announced
- Products: Phantom 3500 business jet
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Otto Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/31973.md)

## Sources

- [ottoaerospace.com](https://ottoaerospace.com/news/otto-aviation-announces-new-manufacturing-facility-and-headquarters-in-jacksonville-florida/), 2025-06-16: "This new facility will become more than a manufacturing site — it's the launchpad for the future of sustainable aviation."

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