Utah Policy | 47G Hosts Global Leaders at Project Alta Summit
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected Utah as one of eight projects nationwide to participate in the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program. The project known as uFLY: America’s AAM Crossroads to the West, is a multi-state partnership led by UDOT in coordination with Oklahoma, Oregon, Idaho and Arizona.
Deseret News | Will Utah’s skies soon resemble a scene from ‘The Jetsons’?
47G hosts summit for innovators and policymakers to spark deployment of Advanced Air Mobility in Utah —and beyond
U.S. Department of Transportation | The Future of Aviation is Here
‘eVTOLs & advanced air mobility aircraft will radically redefine personal travel, regional transportation, cargo logistics, emergency medicine, and so much more’
FAA | The eIPP: What You Need to Know
Under President Trump’s direction, the FAA introduced the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) to accelerate the safe deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles in the National Airspace System.
Utah Takes Flight as National Testbed for the Next Generation of Aviation
The multi-state partnership will advance next-generation aircraft across mountains, deserts, urban airspace and rural communities to help shape the future of aviation in the United States.
Northstar Photonics Secures Two Navy SBIR Awards for Revolutionary Navigation Technology
47G member Northstar Photonics has been awarded two significant Navy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts to advance next-generation inertial navigation technology.
Prominent Utah Leaders Join 47G Board of Directors
47G has announced the appointment of Utah Senator Ann Millner and Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Jefferson Moss to its board of directors.
Former Speaker of the House Brad Wilson Named 47G Board Chair
47G has announced Brad Wilson, will serve as board chair for the organization. Wilson will replace outgoing chair, former Congressman Chris Stewart.
Kori Ann Edwards Named 47G Chief Strategy Officer
47G Utah Aerospace & Defense (47G) has announced Kori Ann Edwards as the Chief Strategy Officer to lead the organization’s strategic initiatives to accelerate the growth of Utah’s aerospace and defense ecosystem.
47G Announces New Institute Director
47G is excited to announce the appointment of James Taylor, as the Executive Director of the 47G institute.
Prominent Utah Business Leaders Join 47G Board of Directors
Amanda Covington and Nate Walkingshaw bring decades of distinguished experience that will help to advance Utah’s aerospace and defense industry.
47G launches groundbreaking air transportation system for Utah
47G, in partnership with the Governor’s Office, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), the Utah Inland Port Authority and industry stakeholders launched a game-changing initiative today called “Project Alta.”