AIR

AIR announced a headquarters milestone on August 11, 2026. Aircraft developer AIR partnered with the Florida Department of Transportation to establish its new U.S. headquarters and an eVTOL production and flight operations hub at SunTrax in Auburndale.

What changed

The announcement establishes or expands the company’s headquarters presence in Auburndale, FL. AIR said it has established operations in an approximately 20,000-square-foot space at the 775-acre SunTrax campus and will expand its presence as operations grow. The company has conducted flight operations near West Palm Beach since August 2025, plans to begin U.S. manufacturing of its AIR ONE personal eVTOL and an autonomous heavy-lift cargo aircraft by the end of the year, and said it intends to hire locally.

• New headquarters: Auburndale, FL
• Reported footprint: Approximately 20,000 square feet at the 775-acre SunTrax campus
• Announcement date: August 11, 2026

Why the company chose this location

CEO and co-founder Rani Plaut said Florida makes sense for AIR because the company already has more than 300 customers in the state, along with a growing network of partners and suppliers. He also said Florida has one of the world’s strongest aviation ecosystems and proactive leadership on Advanced Air Mobility.

What the move signals

A headquarters opening or relocation can signal new hiring capacity, consolidation of operating teams, investment in a regional ecosystem, or a change in how a company serves customers and partners. For GTM teams, the useful next step is to watch for role openings, regional leadership appointments, vendor consolidation, and facilities-related initiatives connected to the move.

Source and methodology

This profile uses the company or property owner’s announcement as its primary source. Future opening dates and planned occupancy are presented as announced and may change.

Primary source: AIR headquarters announcement.