Board hears report on Utah'led eVTOL pilot program; members discuss local workforce and economic opportunity

Jun 16, 2026

A board member who attended a Salt Lake summit reported Utah is one of eight FAA-approved pilot locations for eVTOL integration. Members discussed manufacturing, vertiports, charging infrastructure, and the need for local workforce training to capture grant money and manufacturing opportunities.

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A board member (Speaker 3) reported to the Hurricane Airport Board that Utah was selected as one of eight FAA 'approved pilot locations for advanced air mobility, a development that could create manufacturing, infrastructure and flying operations opportunities if local jurisdictions choose to pursue them.

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