Pratt and Whitney’s announced expansion of its turbine airfoil manufacturing plant in Buncombe County will give the region a much-needed economic boost, Gov. Josh Stein said on Tuesday. The expansion will create 325 additional jobs and includes an additional investment of $285 million in Asheville,

Pratt & Whitney plans to add 325 employees by the end of 2029, state economic development officials said Tuesday. Commerce officials approved a jobs grant worth up to $4.2 million.

(NYSE: RTX), is investing $285 million into its massive Asheville facility. Pratt & Whitney will add 325 jobs to the location. The N.C. Economic Investment Committee approved incentives for the company's expansion earlier today.