AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS GOT TO SEE FLIGHT DEMONSTRATIONS OF THESE REVOLUTIONARY AIRCRAFTS. ## THE FUTURE OF THE AVIATION INDUSTRY IS TAKING OFF...AT THE MONTEREY CONFERENCE CENTER THE LIFT SUMMIT IS BRINGING TOGETHER INDUSTRY LEADERS, POLICYMAKERS, AND INNOVATORS. THE THREE-DAY EVENT THAT STARTED WEDNESDAY ... EXPLORES THE FUTURE OF ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY, UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS, AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH IN CALIFORNIA. <"THE ONE THAT WAS SO EXCITING FOR ME WAS, AN AIRCRAFT THAT IT STARTED OFF AT. WHEN IT GOES ON TAKEOFF, IT GOES UP VERTICAL. AND THEN AS IT REACHES CERTAIN AT ALTITUDE, IT LEVELS OUT HORIZONTALLY. AND SO THEN IT'S ABLE TO, MANEUVER AROUND."> THESE REVOLUTIONARY AIRCRAFTS COULD BE USED FOR WILDFIRE SUPPORT AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE, DELIVERING RAPID LIFE-SAVING ASSISTANCE. <"THESE ARE DRONES FOR GOOD. YOU'LL SEE A LOT OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE, WILDFIRE RESPONSE, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, YOU KNOW, ENABLING A SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. AND THAT'S REALLY WHAT LIFT IS ABOUT. WE NEED TO UPLIFT EVERYBODY AND HAVE THIS AVAILABLE FOR EVERYBODY. THIS IS NOT JUST A RICH FOR TRANSPORT ONLY SOLUTION. THESE TECHNOLOGIES ARE REALLY FOR EVERYONE."> AS A GROWING HUB FOR AVIATION INNOVATION... THE CITY WILL ALSO CREATE JOBS AND BOOST THE LOCAL ECONOMY. <"THERE'S A BIG BUILDING THAT'S BEING PUT UP. IT'S A NEW 250,000 SQUARE FOOT ADVANCE MANUFACTURING FACILITY WHERE JOBY IS GOING TO DRAMATICALLY EXPAND ITS WORKFORCE. THERE'S GOING TO BE AN ADDITIONAL 500 JOBS HERE AT THE MARINA AIRPORT FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKERS, AND THAT WILL SCALE UP OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS."> THE LIFT SUMMIT IS MORE THAN JUST A CONFERENCE... IT'S A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE OF AVIATION. AND WITH THE CENTRAL COAST AT THE CENTER OF THIS TRANSFORMATION... THE SKY IS NO LONGER THE LIMIT... BUT JUST THE BEGINNING. AROUND 250 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE
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Lift Summit in Monterey showcases future of aviation and drones
Joyce Kim
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The Lift Summit, a three-day event exploring the future of advanced air mobility, unmanned aircraft systems, and regional economic growth in California, kicked off Wednesday at the Monterey Conference Center.Dozens of people, including educators, non-profits, and government officials, attended the first day to witness flight demonstrations of revolutionary aircraft."The one that was so exciting for me was, an aircraft that it started off at. When it goes on takeoff, it goes up vertical. And then as it reaches certain at altitude, it levels out horizontally. And so then it's able to, maneuver around," said Charron Smith, an attendee.These innovative aircraft could be used for wildfire support and emergency response, delivering rapid life-saving assistance."These are drones for good. You'll see a lot of emergency response, wildfire response, and more importantly, you know, enabling a sustainable transportation system for generations to come. And that's really what LIFT is about. We need to uplift everybody and have this available for everybody. This is not just a rich for transport only solution. These technologies are really for everyone," said Sarasina Tuchen, the Lift Summit chairperson.As a growing hub for aviation innovation, the city will also create jobs and boost the local economy."There's a big building that's being put up. It's a new 250,000 square foot advance manufacturing facility where Joby is going to dramatically expand its workforce. There's going to be an additional 500 jobs here at the Marina Airport for advanced manufacturing workers, and that will scale up over the next five years," said Josh Metz, executive director of DART.The Lift Summit is more than just a conference; it's a glimpse into the future of aviation. With the Central Coast at the center of this transformation, the sky is no longer the limit but just the beginning.Around 250 people are expected to attend the conference.See more coverage of top Central Coast stories | Download our app / Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
MONTEREY, Calif. —
The Lift Summit, a three-day event exploring the future of advanced air mobility, unmanned aircraft systems, and regional economic growth in California, kicked off Wednesday at the Monterey Conference Center.
Dozens of people, including educators, non-profits, and government officials, attended the first day to witness flight demonstrations of revolutionary aircraft.
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"The one that was so exciting for me was, an aircraft that it started off at. When it goes on takeoff, it goes up vertical. And then as it reaches certain at altitude, it levels out horizontally. And so then it's able to, maneuver around," said Charron Smith, an attendee.
These innovative aircraft could be used for wildfire support and emergency response, delivering rapid life-saving assistance.
"These are drones for good. You'll see a lot of emergency response, wildfire response, and more importantly, you know, enabling a sustainable transportation system for generations to come. And that's really what LIFT is about. We need to uplift everybody and have this available for everybody. This is not just a rich for transport only solution. These technologies are really for everyone," said Sarasina Tuchen, the Lift Summit chairperson.
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As a growing hub for aviation innovation, the city will also create jobs and boost the local economy.
"There's a big building that's being put up. It's a new 250,000 square foot advance manufacturing facility where Joby is going to dramatically expand its workforce. There's going to be an additional 500 jobs here at the Marina Airport for advanced manufacturing workers, and that will scale up over the next five years," said Josh Metz, executive director of DART.
The Lift Summit is more than just a conference; it's a glimpse into the future of aviation. With the Central Coast at the center of this transformation, the sky is no longer the limit but just the beginning.
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Around 250 people are expected to attend the conference.
See more coverage of top Central Coast stories | Download our app / Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
