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JetZero, a California startup aiming to revolutionize aviation, is eyeing a $3 billion government loan from the Export-Import Bank to build a massive aerospace campus in North Carolina—expected to create 14,500 high-paying jobs over 11 years. Their futuristic Z4 plane, designed like a manta ray for unmatched fuel efficiency, is already on track for a 2025 prototype flight and has secured a $235 million Air Force contract, with Delta and Pratt & Whitney on board. While the bank’s interest is a promising signal, the deal still faces legal, financial, and environmental hurdles before final approval. CEO optimism is high, but the real test is whether JetZero can deliver on its bold promise to reshape air travel and manufacturing in America.

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