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Sky Harbor pilots Waymo and Amazon drone programs, studies advanced aerial mobility
Summary
City of Phoenix aviation officials said Sky Harbor is an early adopter of autonomous ground transportation and has run Amazon drone activity; staff are studying 'advanced aerial mobility' (electric vertical aircraft) and infrastructure needs.
Chad Makowski, the City of Phoenix aviation director, said Sky Harbor Airport was the first airport in the world to offer autonomous ground transportation services and that the airport is preparing for new aerial technologies.
"Sky Harbor Airport is another point of pride for our community. First airport in the world to offer autonomous ground transportation services," Makowski said. He described Waymo service as a regular part of airport operations and said ground transportation companies must obtain permits and pay access…
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