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This would be a major boost for the city and help City Airport have a viable future.
Detroit city airport a contender for Toyota-backed air taxi maker's new plant

State and local economic development officials are working to land a Toyota-backed aviation company at Detroit city airport for a project that could bring a $500 million investment and up to 2,000 jobs, Crain's has learned.

The Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport is on Santa Cruz, Calif.-based Joby Aviation's short list of finalists for an eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft manufacturing and research and development facility, according to people involved in the proposal who asked not to be named amid discussions with the company.

Michigan is competing with several other states for the project, and a decision is expected by June, the sources said. Mayor Mike Duggan is among those leading the charge on the deal, which also has incentives support from the Michigan Economic Development Corp., the sources said.

The bid for the Joby project coincides with the Michigan Central mobility district coming to life in Corktown as the city looks to establish mobility tech prowess. If the Joby project comes to fruition, it would also mean new life for the long-struggling airport on the city's east side.

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