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See photos of JetZero's groundbreaking at PTI Airport in Greensboro

  • ALLISON LEE ISLEY Staff Photojournalist
  • Jun 15, 2026
  • Jun 15, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

People walk across a bridge to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

People gather for a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Brent Christensen, president and CEO of the Guilford County Chamber of Commerce, speaks with attendees of the groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Gov. Josh Stein shakes hands with people as he walks in for a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Kevin Baker, executive director of Piedmont Triad International Airport, holds up a “Go Canes!” sign as he speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at PTI Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Kevin Baker, executive director of Piedmont Triad International Airport, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at PTI Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Kevin Baker, executive director of Piedmont Triad International Airport, speaks to a crowd during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at PTI Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Kevin Baker, executive director of Piedmont Triad International Airport, prepares to present a golf club to speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at PTI Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero, admires the golf club he was gifted during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Graham Bennett, chair of the Piedmont Triad International Airport board of directors, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at PTI Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Gov. Josh Stein speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Gov. Josh Stein speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Gov. Josh Stein speaks to a crowd during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Gov. Josh Stein speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Kevin Rhodes, chief acquisition officer of the U.S., speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

JetZero team members stand up and wave for recognition during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Mark Page, co-founder of JetZero, stands up for recognition during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero, references a video rendering during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

A video rendering is presented during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

A video rendering is presented during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

U.S. Sen. Ted Budd speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Chris Rocheleau, deputy administrator of the FAA, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Chris Rocheleau, deputy administrator of the FAA, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Pasha Saleh, head of corporate development for Alaska Airlines, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Pasha Saleh, head of corporate development for Alaska Airlines, speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Officials pose with hardhats and shovels during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Graham Bennett, chair of the Piedmont Triad International Airport board of directors, smiles during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at PTI Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx smiles during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

U.S. Sen. Ted Budd (right) speaks with Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero, during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx speaks with Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero, during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

U.S. Sen. Ted Budd smiles during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Government officials pose with shovels during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero, poses for a portrait with members of the JetZero team during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

Shovels are propped up in dirt during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

JetZero hardhats are set aside during a groundbreaking ceremony for JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
JetZero Groundbreaking at PTI Airport

People attend a groundbreaking ceremony on the property where JetZero’s first commercial airplane manufacturing facility will be built at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Greensboro, N.C.

Allison Lee Isley,Staff
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