distinct use cases for drone technology: commercial pilots who fly drones as their primary career, and professionals in construction, HVAC, or bridge inspection who use drones as tools alongside their primary expertise. “If you are a construction company, you could use the drone to inspect the bridge that you’re constructing rather than sending employees into a dangerous area,” Cree explains. “You could use drones in the HVAC industry where your HVAC technician also is a drone pilot. He’s not a drone pilot by career, but he has the drone pilot certification to be a tool in his tool belt.” A COLLABORATIVE VISION FOR GROWTH The airport’s transformation relies on support from multiple levels of government and strong partnerships with private sector entities. “Federal, state, and local political leaders have consistently backed the facility’s expansion plans,” Cree says, “recognizing its role in regional economic development. Beyond Congressman Thompson’s $4 million allocation, the airport benefits from tax incentive programs designed to attract businesses to its 130-acre development zone.” The Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone and Airport Land Development Zone offer companies significant financial advantages, including tax credits and $2,100 in tax relief for every full-time employee hired at the airport.These incentives target defense contractors already present in the Johnstown area, including Lockheed Martin, Martin Baker, Kongsberg, 199 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11 JOHN MURTHA JOHNSTOWN-CAMBRIA COUNTY AIRPORT
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