Грант в 30 млн долларов создаст сотни рабочих мест в сфере авиации в графстве Леноир

$30M state grant expected to bring hundreds of aviation jobs to Lenoir County LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A $30 million grant included in the new state budget will help expand aviation operations at the North Carolina Global TransPark in Lenoir County. The funding will go to flyExclusive, a private jet company, to expand and improve its maintenance and repair facility at the Global TransPark. Global TransPark officials say the project builds on recent aviation growth in eastern North Carolina and is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area. They point to several recent developments, including the opening of the Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence in May, Airbus operations, and a new 10-year agreement with Fleet Readiness Center East. “Everything in the last really five to ten years is really coming together to help establish the Global TransPark as hopefully a North Carolina leader and global leader in drawing that aviation industry here locally to eastern North Carolina,” Executive Director Jeremy Stroud said. The Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence prepares students for careers in aviation, giving them access to job opportunities created by companies like Airbus, Fleet Readiness Center East, and flyExclusive. FlyExclusive owner Jim Segrave says the company is ready to move forward with the project. “We are excited about continuing to invest and grow at the Global TransPark and look forward to breaking ground as soon as possible,” Segrave said. Copyright 2026 WITN. All rights reserved.