AUVSI’S UNMANNED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC In conjunction with the State attendees and 550+ exhibitors able to reconnect with several of Ohio, Wilmington Air Park from more than 40 countries. companies who had previously exhibited at the national The AUVSI Unmanned Systems expressed an interest in the Air Association of Unmanned Vehicle conference is recognized as the Park and made a number of Systems International (AUVSI) leading event for the unmanned connections with new potential annual conference in Washington systems marketplace. tenants.” Representative Turner’s DC on August 12 – 15. The show and Senator Portman’s staff was attended by more than 8,000 Attendees were very impressed visited the booth and they spent with Ohio’s presence at the show. time walking the show floor Ohio hosted a reception on the promoting Ohio’s strength in second day of the conference. unmanned systems. Morley Safer The event was so popular that from 60 Minutes was seen on the visitors filled the booth space and show floor on Tuesday with his overflowed into the aisles. Ohio’s camera crew. Look for a feature booth size, quality, number of on the show in the near future. attendees and booth activity were evidence of the commitment to The main topics at the conference the industry and Ohio’s relevance were FAA Test site designation, in the market. reduced military spending, commercial applications and Wilmington Air Park was privacy issues. These topics are represented by its real estate vital to the Wilmington Air Park’s broker, Jones Lang LaSalle’s continued success as a center of David Lotterer who said, “I was excellence in the UAS industry. WILMINGTON AIR PARK ANNOUNCES THE The company has leased ADDITION OF SCNTE, LLC AS A NEW TENANT nearly 8,000 square feet of space including both office Sustainable Carbon SCNTE, LLC has five employees, and manufacturing space in a NanoTechnology and Engineering four of whom are engineers building inside the secured fence LLC (SCNTE, LLC) recently chose including Dr. Bill Riehl who line. There is ample room for the the Wilmington Air Park as its developed the company’s business to expand in the building home for operations. technology. SCTNE, LLC comes it has chosen. from Wright Patterson Air Force “We are very excited to call Base and they chose to move its Founded in 2003, SCNTE, LLC the Wilmington Air Park home, operations to the Air Park because specializes in the production of not only because of their of the flexibility of the space, the cutting edge carbon nanotube professionalism, but because opportunity to grow, as well as technologies including yarns, we see the potential to be simply being comfortable with textiles, sensors, foams and part of a team of companies what’s happening at the Air Park. electrodes. developing more effective UAVs,” said Nick Boynton, CEO “SCNTE, LLC chose the THE WILMINGTON AIR PARK of SCNTE, LLC. Wilmington Air Park because of its convenience, infrastructure The Wilmington Air Park is an SCNTE, LLC’s mission is to integrated Aviation and Logistics and excellent location,” said Business Park located on 1,900 provide single wall carbon Kevin Carver, Executive Director acres in central Ohio. The Air Park nanotubes (CNTs) that will enable of Wilmington Air Park. “We were features nearly 3 million square feet manufacturers and researchers able to provide a quick solution to of industrial, office and hangar space to significantly advance the SCNTE, LLC’s space requirement and is strategically located between performance and technical and we are proud to attract such Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, specifications of their products a high quality tenant aligned with Ohio. With convenient access to and work. interstates and located within 60 the emerging UAS industry.” miles of 3 international airports, the Wilmington Air Park is ideally situated to a diverse transportation system and global markets. VISIT OUR WEBSITE For further information on the Wilmington Air Park, please visit our website at wilmingtonairpark.com. NOW LEASING For Leasing Information Contact: David Lotterer, Jones Lang LaSalle 513-252-2166 (office) 513-205-6816 (cell) [email protected] WILMINGTON AIR PARK ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS Wilmington Air Park is pleased to announce the addition of Steve Vibbard, as the Assistant Director of Airport Operations for LGSTX Services, Inc. Vibbard will assist in the management of the Air Park under the contract with the Clinton County Port Authority. Vibbard has over 29 years of management experience including supervising multiple shifts at a manufacturing facility. He has over 30 years of aviation experience as an Airport Director/Manager at Ashtabula County Airport and Anderson Regional Airport. He has managed multiple Federal and State infrastructure improvement and safety grants totaling over $12.9 million dollars. In addition, Vibbard is a pilot who enjoys flying during his free time. As Assistant Director, Vibbard will be responsible for supervision and coordination of aviation activities and operations for the Wilmington Air Park. “I look at the Air Park as a gateway for the community to the rest of the world for fast and convenient transportation. This promotes business and industry and without a local airport it would be harder to get and retain local businesses,” said Steve Vibbard. “The Wilmington Air Park is moving forward with its objective to drive economic development and growth in our community, said Kevin Carver, Executive Director of Wilmington Air Park. “Steve has a strong understanding of the aviation industry and along with his management background this makes him an excellent choice for this position.” The Clinton County Port Authority (CCPA) owns the Wilmington Air Park located in Wilmington, Ohio. The CCPA has contracted LGSTX Services to manage and operate the Air Park. LGSTX also provides fueling for aircraft, security, and badging at Wilmington Air Park. SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO BEGIN FLYING UAS AT WILMINGTON AIR PARK Wilmington Air Park sees CONTACT INFORMATION another success as Sinclair Community College announced Beth Huber, Associate Director Clinton County Port Authority that it has received a Certificate 1113 Airport Road of Authorization (COA) from the Wilmington, OH 45177 Federal Aviation Administration 937-655-7040 (FAA) allowing it to fly [email protected] Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in Class D airspace at the President Steven Johnson said. Wilmington Air Park. “Our role as part of the UAS team here in Southwest Ohio is to serve as a convener and as a supplier of the workforce that Sinclair, already the first at Wilmington Air Park. With the this quickly developing industry community college in Ohio to addition of Sinclair Community will desperately need in the receive a COA, will now have College’s partnership, we are coming years. This partnership the capability to partner with continuing efforts to become in Wilmington, in concert with industry for cutting-edge and the hub of the region’s national our work at the Springfield- influential UAS research. Sinclair leadership in UAS research and Beckley Airport and our entire also recently allocated $1.4 development. These partnerships regional investment in UAS, million in additional funding to are key to bringing new economic makes Southwest Ohio a player advance the UAS program which development to the area,” said and a leader in the UAS industry. is home to the only commercially Kevin Carver, Executive Director, We appreciate the support of focused UAS simulators in the Wilmington Air Park. all our partners in government, state of Ohio. business, and throughout the “UAS is a key industry moving community and are very excited “Currently, the Air Force forward for the Dayton Region to start flying, training, and Research Lab (AFRL) flies UAS and for the entire nation,” Sinclair researching in Wilmington.” The Wilmington Air Park is owned and operated by the Clinton County Port Authority.