Board hears report on eVTOL pilot program and potential local economic opportunities
A board member reported Utah is among eight FAA-selected sites for eVTOL integrated pilot programs; members discussed manufacturing, workforce training and the potential to pursue grant funding linked to the Olympic timeline and regional economic development.
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A board member briefed the Hurricane Airport Board on an advanced air mobility summit he attended in Salt Lake, saying the FAA has approved eight locations for an eVTOL integrated pilot program and Utah is one of them. The member described a strong statewide push—with governor and DOT coordination—to develop infrastructure, routes and standards ahead of the 2035 Olympics and to attract manufacturers and grant funding.
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