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Michigan Allots Over $6M for Advanced Air Mobility Projects

Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist announces that Beta Technologies, Skyports, Traverse Connect, and Michigan Central will receive fresh funding.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 05:09 PM ET

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Beta Technologies, developer of electric aircraft and charging stations, is one of four companies receiving funding from Michigan’s AAM Activation Fund. [Courtesy: Beta Technologies]

Key Takeaways:

Michigan's Lieutenant Governor announced a $6.25 million investment from the Michigan AAM Activation Fund to develop Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure and pilot projects across the state.
The funding is allocated to four key initiatives: installing statewide electric aircraft charging stations by Beta Technologies, launching ship-to-shore drone delivery services by Skyports, exploring drone use for medical supplies and environmental surveying by Traverse Connect, and enhancing an advanced aerial innovation region for drone testing by Michigan Central.
This investment aims to prepare Michigan for future AAM aircraft, foster economic growth by creating high-tech jobs and cutting-edge businesses, and enhance the quality of life through more efficient air transportation for people and cargo.

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Advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure is coming to Michigan, the state’s Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist announced Wednesday.

Four projects intended to study potential AAM use cases and guide Michigan lawmakers as they regulate the industry have received a total of $6.25 million in funding. AAM is an umbrella term used by the FAA to denote new forms of passenger- and cargo-carrying aircraft, from drones to electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.