Livermore Plans To Develop Airport Aviation Innovation Center

LIVERMORE, CA — The Livermore Municipal Airport announced plans for an Aviation Innovation Center, a new program aimed at advancing clean new aviation technology.

"This initiative aims to position Livermore as a leader in aviation innovation and advanced air mobility, driving new opportunities for residents and local businesses, and fostering additional employment options in the region," the city said in a news release.

The proposed center will serve as a hub for the study of new aviation and advanced air mobility technologies, including electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, and providing startups and established companies with the resources need to develop, test, and deploy clean and quiet aviation solutions. The city plans to engage with industry stakeholders, potential partners, and aviation innovators to explore opportunities.

"Livermore’s Aviation Innovation Center will reinforce Livermore’s role as a regional innovation leader," Livermore Mayor John Marchand said in a statement. "By fostering opportunities for established and start-up businesses to introduce and test clean and quiet aviation options, we can help shape the future of air mobility, ensuring Livermore remains at the forefront of this rapidly evolving industry while remaining responsible to the surrounding community’s concerns about noise and leaded fuel."