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Utah’s aerospace and defense association, 47G, in collaboration with the Utah Governor’s Office, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), the Utah Inland Port Authority, and industry stakeholders, has launched “Project Alta,” a transformative initiative. The Air Logistics Transportation Alliance (ALTA) is a partnership aimed at establishing an advanced air mobility (AAM) system in Utah. AAM utilizes electric aircraft to transport people and packages safely and efficiently.
Revolutionizing Transportation by 2034
Project Alta aims to revolutionize travel and package delivery in Utah by 2034, creating a seamless air and ground transportation system. The alliance plans to expand drone package delivery to more communities, utilize drones for cargo transport, and establish regional air taxi services. With Utah hosting the Winter Olympic Games in 2034, efficient movement of people and goods will be crucial.
“Utah has unique assets—growth, tourism, business, beautiful national parks—47G’s work to establish statewide air mobility solutions will allow visitors from around the world to access everything Utah has to offer,” said Utah Governor Spencer Cox. “Aerospace, defense and cyber companies make up 20% of Utah’s economy. 47G Project Alta has a mandate from the state to lead our advanced air mobility strategy, positioning Utah to become a global leader in this fast-growing industry.”
Statewide Vision and Support
Utah is one of the few states adopting a comprehensive, statewide approach to AAM, supported by state and local government, industry, and academia. Utah legislators have enacted progressive policies to create a regulatory framework for AAM technologies, including laws enabling air mobility systems and directing UDOT to create an “AAM sandbox” for safe testing. To date, over $3 million has been appropriated for AAM initiatives.
“Project Alta represents a collaborative, public-private partnership of industry and government stakeholders seeking to establish the first nationally recognized multi-modal transportation system with air mobility as a core tenet,” said Aaron Starks, 47G president and CEO. “By leveraging our entrepreneurial spirit and cutting-edge technologies, we will attract investment, accelerate the development of critical infrastructure, and enable the deployment of aircraft that make our transportation system truly multimodal.”
Industry Involvement
Dozens of Utah-based companies play a key role in the global AAM market:
Zipline: Partnered with Intermountain Health to deliver medicine via drone
Hexcel: Supplies carbon fiber for air taxis by Archer Aviation
Electric Power Systems: Provides cutting-edge batteries to electric aircraft manufacturers
Albany Engineered Composites: Develops structural components for air taxis by Beta Technologies
Intergalactic: Manufactures thermal management systems for Embraer’s Eve aircraft
Leadership and Expertise
“During my decade in Congress, I had the privilege of serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence where I played a key role enacting legislation that protected our national security,” said former Congressman Chris Stewart, chair of 47G. “47G Project Alta’s ground-breaking work will not only improve Utahns’ mobility but also protect our national security by creating a national model for air mobility collaboration that can be replicated around the country.”
47G has strategically hired Chris Metts, a former senior-ranking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) official, to oversee Project Alta. Metts, with 31 years of experience at the FAA, has overseen AAM activities nationally and authored AAM research studies for NASA.
“I have known Chris Metts for decades and have found him to be an innovative and collaborative leader who understands the issues, seeks consensus and can hit the ground running,” said former FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Project Alta Chair. “Chris is an exceptional leader who will prioritize safety and security above all else. We are lucky to have him leading this generational initiative.”
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