Tidal Flight Grows in Right to Work Virginia
Tidal Flight is growing its operations in Right to Work Chesapeake, Virginia, with a $538,000 investment. As a result of the expansion, the company is also creating six new jobs.
From Area Development Magazine:
“We are excited to expand our presence here in Hampton Roads. This is a region with a strong combination of aerospace and naval engineering talent, incredible maritime assets, and deep defense sector presence that make it a perfect place to build the aircraft manufacturer of the future. […] There is also a special feeling knowing that the aircraft we are building will have a huge positive impact in the coastal communities right here in Virginia.” […]
“Companies building advanced air mobility choose Virginia because we offer what innovators need to scale: access to specialized talent, a cooperative regulatory environment, and sites that support rapid prototyping and flight testing. […] Tidal Flight’s investment in Chesapeake will accelerate development of its hybrid-electric amphibious aircraft. The Commonwealth is proud to partner with the City of Chesapeake and the Hampton Roads Alliance to support this growth.” […]
“Congratulations to Tidal Flight on their expansion in Chesapeake. This announcement is particularly significant for the region and the alliance. […] Tidal Flight chose to grow their company in Hampton Roads in 2023. They leveraged hard work and technical expertise with regional resources to develop a modern seaplane with global applications. Their success embodies the region’s aspirations for growth and innovation within the aerospace industry, one of four sectors the alliance has prioritized as the foundation for our economic future, along with defense, energy, and logistics. The alliance looks forward to continuing to support Tidal Flight as they revolutionize affordable and sustainable coastal transportation.”
To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.