“NAAMCE Hires Executive Director to Lead Organisation in Fast-Growing Industry”
The National Advanced Air Mobility Centre of Excellence (NAAMCE), based at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport in Ohio, recently announced it has hired Ted Angel as Executive Director to lead the organisation in the fast-growing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, reports a press release.
NAAMCE works from a 30,000 sq. ft. office facility, which houses an administrative, laboratory, meeting and collaboration space, with an additional 25,000 sq. ft. aircraft hangar space for the U.S Air Force and private industry. It is the only U.S amenity of its kind, supporting the expanding work of manufacturers and operators from the AAM field including eVTOL aircraft.
The USD10 million facility opened in December 2023 with USD6 million support from the U.S DoD Defence Community Infrastructure Program; USD2.9 million from the JobsOhio Ohio Site Inventory Program (OSIP); and USD1.1 million from the City of Springfield.
The release states, “Angel has a long, storied career in aviation, aerospace, military and innovation. He 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.”
At DDC, Angel held various leadership roles, including as Director of Project and Business Development, Aerospace & Defense; Director of Aerospace Affairs; and DoD Skillbridge Internship at Dayton Development Coalition Aerospace & Defence office.
Angel commented, “The 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. I am looking forward to helping Ohio chart the course for AAM and all the opportunities this rapidly expanding sector holds.”
The release continues, “In his new role as NAAMCE’s Executive Director, Angel is responsible for the attraction, expansion and retention of AAM partners, companies and suppliers throughout Ohio. He will convene key AAM stakeholders across the state including researchers, industry leaders, military personnel and government officials, to foster collaborative efforts aligning with Ohio’s industry strategy.”
It adds, “Ohio’s AAM leadership team is uniquely positioned to partner with public and private entities, leverage state and federal investment, accelerate research and development activities, and maximise the public benefits of AAM.”
The Opening Ceremony in December, 2023 (Credit: NAAMCE)
J.P. Nauseef, JobsOhio President and CEO, remarked, “Ted’s role reflects Ohio’s opportunity to push the boundaries of this fast-growing sector where technology, innovation, transportation and aviation converge. This is part of a long-term strategy initiated more than 20 years ago to ensure that the Dayton Region and Ohio are strongly positioned for the future of aerospace and aviation.” Adding, “And it’s working!”
For more information
https://springfieldohio.gov/city_services/naamce/
(Top image: Ted Angel)
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