Ohio House Passes Resolution Proposing Ohio to Lead Federal Advanced Air Mobility Pilot Program

State Representative Bernie Willis (R-Springfield) today announced that the Ohio House passed House Resolution 304 – legislation proposing for Ohio to lead the Federal Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program.

“Ohio is leading the way in aerospace, aviation, and electric aerial vehicle manufacturing,” said Rep. Willis. “Ohio is the HOME and heart of aviation, and we are more than equipped to stand up this program.” 

The resolution states in part: “That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly, enthusiastically support the Ohio Department of Transportation's proposal to the FAA to select Ohio as one of the sites for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program.”

Ohio has a robust history of aviation innovation and is positioned as a national leader in Advanced Air Mobility. The state has invested heavily in its thriving ecosystem of federal, state, regional, and local agencies, industry, research, academia, nonprofits, and partners that are mobilized to support the State's electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) and AAM efforts. 

Representative Willis also held a press conference earlier this afternoon to discuss this resolution with Ohio Department of Transportation AAM Director, Bob Tanner. You can watch the full press conference here. 

“This resolution makes clear that Ohio is not just ready to participate in the future of aviation, we are ready to lead it,” said Rep. Willis. “From our unmatched aviation history to our growing advanced air mobility and eVTOL ecosystem, Ohio has the infrastructure, talent, and innovation needed to help shape how these technologies are safely integrated nationwide.”

This resolution is now adopted.