Samson Sky Enlists Commercial Real Estate Group Cresa to Assist in Locating First U.S. Production Facility for Switchblade Flying Car
Prineville, Oregon, November 11, 2026 (Pinion Newswire) — After securing $80MM in funding for their first U.S. manufacturing facility, Samson Sky, makers of the Switchblade Flying Car, has engaged Cresa, a global commercial real estate firm, to provide site selection expertise and guidance to help locate the site for Samson’s first U.S. production facility. With an international presence in site selection and lease arrangements, Cresa’s involvement allows Samson executives the opportunity to concentrate on the technical aspects of starting production for their multi-mode vehicle, the Switchblade. The vehicle is called the Switchblade for the way the wings swing out from the belly like the blades of a pocketknife.
“We have worked for years to establish a carbon fiber parts manufacturing system that cuts the price in half and is 8x faster than traditional epoxy carbon fiber,” said Sam Bousfield, founder and CEO of Samson Sky. “Using industry standard testing, we have validated the effectiveness of the material and are now working on how to incorporate those processes into our future state-of-the-art production facility.”
According to the company, while this environmentally friendly parts-making process has exact requirements that can be challenging to accomplish, it has considerable long-term benefits, including near-zero manufacturing waste.
Company officials state that this first U.S. facility will be 200,000 sf and will include advanced parts manufacturing, vehicle assembly and interior finishes. Samson Sky will also be providing pilot training, Switchblade maintenance training and a professional Switchblade driving class, either in this facility or one nearby.
This new complex will be the first of several production facilities that Samson intends to establish, according to company officials. While the process for establishing this first site is in the early stages, several states have already been proposed for review including Utah, Nevada, Texas, Florida, New Mexico, Kentucky, and North Carolina. Samson’s existing R&D Center will continue at its present location in Prineville, Oregon.