Site Selection Group Advises Otto Aviation on Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Jacksonville, Florida

Site Selection Group, a leading location advisory, economic incentives, and corporate real estate services firm, is proud to announce its role in supporting Otto Aviation in selecting Jacksonville, Florida, as the location for its new headquarters and advanced manufacturing facility.

Project Bluebird involves the development of the Phantom 3500, an evolutionary twin-engine business jet designed to deliver exceptional fuel efficiency, extended range, and reduced emissions. Otto Aviation will invest $430 million and bring approximately 1,200 high-quality aerospace jobs to Cecil Airport. Otto Aviation selected Jacksonville following a competitive, multi-state site selection process. The new facility will serve as both the company's corporate headquarters and its primary aircraft production hub.

Site Selection Group’s Economic Incentives team identified and secured a comprehensive package of state, local, and utility economic incentives, including support from the Florida Department of Commerce, Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA), City of Jacksonville, and JAXUSA Partnership. These incentives were critical to Otto’s long-term growth strategy and site decision.

“It was a privilege to partner with Otto Aviation in procuring economic incentives for the company’s headquarters and advanced aircraft manufacturing and production facility,” said Kelley Rendziperis, Senior Partner at Site Selection Group. “This innovative project will truly transform Cecil Airport and the community of Jacksonville, Florida, by creating high-quality jobs and making significant innovative investments. The collaboration and assistance offered by the State of Florida, JAA, City of Jacksonville, JAXUSA, and others were instrumental in Otto’s decision to locate at Cecil Airport.”

The project is a significant win for Florida’s aerospace and green aviation industries. It reflects a growing focus on sustainable and fuel-efficient aircraft manufacturing, as well as the continued rise of Jacksonville as a hub for innovation and high-tech investment.

For more information, read the full announcement from Otto Aviation here or coverage from the Jacksonville Daily Record here.

About Otto

Otto Aviation is an advanced aerospace company committed to transforming private and regional aviation through innovative aircraft design. Currently headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Otto is developing the Phantom 3500, a new, clean-sheet design aircraft that establishes – and leads – a new category in highly efficient, affordable, and sustainable business jet aviation. Learn more at ottoaviation.com.

Site Selection Group LLC is a leading, independent location advisory, economic incentive, and corporate real estate services firm providing solutions to corporations and communities worldwide. Site Selection Group offers four core services to our customers: Location Advisory, Economic Incentive, Corporate Real Estate, and Economic Development Consulting Services. Site Selection Group's mission is to align the needs of corporations with optimal locations in order to provide the absolute maximum economic benefit. For more information, visit www.siteselectiongroup.com.