Greensboro, N.C., already knows it will be home to the HondaJet, but it apparently wants more. All signs point to the joint GE/Honda engine plant being built at Burlington-Alamance (N.C.) Regional Airport, but Greensboro officials are trying to convince Honda to put the plant at its Piedmont-Triad International Airport alongside the airplane factory. Kathi Dubel, of Greensboros Economic Development Alliance, told the Greensboro News-Record that theyre still talking with Honda about the engine plant. Honda never comments on such things, according to spokesman Jeffrey Smith. But if actions speak louder than words, it looks like Burlington has the inside track. The News-Record quotes the Burlington Times-News as reporting that the local airport commission has bought 80 acres of land for an aviation enterprise known as the Big Wing. According to the News-Record, the same name has been used in reference to the proposed engine plant.
Greensboro Fights For Honda Engine Plant
Key Takeaways:
- Greensboro, N.C., already home to the HondaJet factory, is actively lobbying to also host the planned joint GE/Honda engine plant.
- Despite Greensboro's efforts, all signs point to the engine plant being built at Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport.
- Burlington's airport commission has acquired 80 acres of land for an "aviation enterprise known as the Big Wing," a term reportedly linked to the proposed engine plant, indicating Burlington has the lead.
- Honda is not commenting on the speculated location for the engine plant.
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