Ohio has taken another step forward as a global leader in advanced air mobility (AAM) by announcing the hiring of Ted Angel as the Executive Director of the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NAAMCE \u2014 the nation\u2019s only facility of its kind \u2014 supports the expanding work of manufacturers and operators of advanced air mobility vehicles, including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The $10 million facility opened in December 2023 with $6 million support from the U.S. Department of Defense \u2013 Defense Community Infrastructure Program, $2.9 million from JobsOhio Ohio Site Inventory Program (OSIP), and $1.1 million from the City of Springfield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hiring of Angel reflects Team Ohio\u2019s commitment to advancing the burgeoning AAM industry and positioning the state as a leader and innovator. He has a long, storied career in aviation, aerospace, military and innovation. Angel most recently served as the Director of Projects and Business Development for Aerospace & Defense for the Dayton Development Coalition (DDC), part of the JobsOhio network of regional economic development partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe world of AAM holds enormous promise in terms of economic opportunity and how people live their lives now and in the near future, and Ohio is primed to lead the way,\u201d Angel said. \u201cI am looking forward to helping Ohio chart the course for AAM and all the opportunities this rapidly expanding sector holds.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ohio\u2019s AAM stakeholders include the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), JobsOhio and its network partners, NASA, the U.S. Air Force Research Lab and universities across the state. Click here<\/a> to learn more about AAM in Ohio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In his new role as NAAMCE\u2019s Executive Director, Angel is responsible for the attraction, expansion, and retention of AAM partners, companies, and suppliers throughout Ohio.\u202fHe will convene key AAM stakeholders across the state, including researchers, industry leaders, military personnel, and government officials, to foster collaborative efforts aligning with Ohio\u2019s industry strategy. Ohio\u2019s AAM leadership team is uniquely positioned to partner with public and private entities, leverage\u202fstate and\u202ffederal investment, accelerate research and development activities, and maximize the public benefits\u202fof AAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOhio is establishing an entirely new end-to-end supply chain for the Advanced Air Mobility industry, and we are at the forefront of integrating AAM aircraft into the National Airspace System,\u201d said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. \u201cTed\u2019s role as NAAMCE\u2019s executive director reflects Ohio’s opportunity to push the boundaries of this fast-growing sector where technology, innovation, transportation and aviation converge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is part of a long-term strategy initiated more than 20 years ago to ensure the Dayton Region and Ohio are strongly positioned for the future of aerospace and aviation, and it\u2019s working. Companies like Joby and Anduril are the types of industry partners who recognized the value of being near their customers at Wright-Patterson, the nation\u2019s third-largest manufacturing workforce, and this ONE-OF-A-KIND test and evaluation facility the NAAMCE presents!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n At DDC, Angel has held various leadership roles, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n He also served 27 years in the United States Air Force, including in leadership roles such as Aircrew Flight Equipment Superintendent, Squadron Superintendent, Command Manager, and Senior Enlisted Leader. \u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ohio\u2019s Leadership Prioritizing AAM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Ohio boasts a robust ecosystem of AAM, commercial industry, academia, research, and federal military\/civil assets, complemented\u202fby a strong leadership structure to drive long-term innovation and activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With support from the DeWine Administration, Ohio\u2019s AAM leaders work together to advance AAM opportunities in the military, federal, aerospace and aviation\u202fsectors. ODOT\u2019s DriveOhio<\/a> initiative, which helps lead Ohio\u2019s AAM efforts, is the state’s hub for smart mobility technology on the ground and in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOhio has made incredible progress in AAM, which outpaces any state in the nation,\u201d said DriveOhio\u2019s Executive Director Preeti Choudhary. \u201cUntil now, we\u2019ve shared the responsibilities through collaboration among all stakeholders across the state. Ted will take us to a new level of partnership and cooperation to ensure Ohio continues to lead in AAM and all the opportunities it affords.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n AAM is part of Ohio\u2019s robust aviation and aerospace ecosystem, featuring: <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe application of this leading-edge technology is well underway thanks to the efforts, investment and brainpower of so many experts from across Ohio, but we need to continue to build on Ohio\u2019s momentum,\u201d said Joe Zeis, Governor Mike DeWine\u2019s Senior Advisor for Aerospace and Defense. \u201cAs a leader in the aerospace industry, Ohio is obligated and privileged to grow the AAM industry and its potential to thrive in our advanced ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ohio has taken another step forward as a global leader in advanced air mobility (AAM) by announcing the hiring of Ted Angel as the Executive Director of the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. 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