Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
AEROSPACE: Where Aviation’s Next Generation Is Taking Shape
1 Jul 2025
News
Airlines are placing orders today for the passenger aircraft of tomorrow. Prototypes of the all-wing Z4 from Long Beach, California-based JetZero and the hybrid-electric ES-30 from Heart Aerospace have left the drawing boards and are in testing.
Production of the 250-seat Z4 will take place in a new facility on a site at Piedmont Triad International (PTI) Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, JetZero announced on June 12. The more than $4 billion, 14,000-jobs project will get under way in 2026, and the company anticipates producing 20 aircraft per month when fully operational.
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