Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 7

136 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 7 powered flight along with other sustainable alternatives rather than fossil fuel dependence? Could University Airport be part of the future of aircraft development? And what would it take? He explains, “We do have the land available and we are already looking at what infrastructure would be needed to say have battery charging capabilities. But with the university, we also can create public-private partnerships. This will substantially change the economic costs for anyone who participates. Then there is also the ability to provide opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff to participate in real research and real development of sustainable aeronautics type products, avionics, and be at the forefront of development. There are just so many ways that it could tie together to make the perfect opportunity. We would also have a whole bunch of students ready to intern if that right partner comes along. What you would see would be