The latter two companies are working on building a full-scale electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, or eVTOL, that would operate on batteries and ferry passengers and cargo over short distances. Today, the terminal includes a renovated pilot and passenger lounge, various flight operations, government agencies, and high-tech workspace occupied by Detroit Aircraft and ASX. Watt went on to clean up forlorn areas of the airfield, renovate and rent out what were empty air hangars, remove discarded equipment, and polish up the former passenger terminal. Within a few weeks of his arrival, Watt worked with his new team to bring the price of aviation fuel in line with market rates. The disparity caused some corporate jet owners to fill their tanks at other airports prior to landing others used the facility sparingly or left altogether. After a quick study of the operation, he noted demand for the airport’s two runways was hampered by aviation fuel that cost two to three times that of competing airports. When the entertainment industry is back at full force, the airport expects to see takeoffs and landings reach new levels.Īrriving at Detroit City Airport a decade ago, Watt, a former FAA official, began plans to restore the airfield into a modern aviation center for corporate jets, business and recreational pilots, helicopter rides with day and evening excursions, charter flights, and educational opportunities for students in Detroit and beyond. With the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020, the airport saw its traffic drop considerably, but as the pandemic wanes, Watt says corporate jets have been returning in greater numbers. Now everyone realizes we have a real asset that will serve the city for decades to come.” It takes 10 minutes to get downtown from our airport, and it took a lot of hard work from the city and our team to reverse the airport’s fortunes. When you look across the world, there are few airports that are located six miles from a central business district. “The city’s improved business climate also played a role.
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