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VTrans reviews state airport system, safety priorities and growing use of drones for inspections
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Vermont Agency of Transportation officials outlined operations at the state’s 10 airports, capital and maintenance needs, and the agency’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) program, citing FAA compliance, runway safety, hangar capacity and the use of drones for inspections and emergency response.
The Vermont Agency of Transportation presented an overview Thursday of the state-owned airport system, staffing, assets and an expanding unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) program that agency officials say has become a regular tool for inspections and emergency response.
Evan Robinson, aviation program manager, told the House Transportation Committee that the agency operates 10 state airports and on the agency’s last count had 263 aircraft based across those fields. He described a mix of aeronautical businesses, hangar leases and fixed-base operators that provide services such as fuel, maintenance and flight instruction.
"We do own and operate 10 state airports ... currently on our last count, we had 263 aircraft based around our 10 airports," Robinson said.
Robinson said the agency’s priorities are safety, FAA compliance and facility maintenance. He walked members through asset counts: 14…
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