Nevada seeks aviation designation
By Reno Gazette-Journal
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development formed a 15-member panel Monday to seek “Center of Excellence” status from the Federal Aviation Administration for unmanned aerial systems.
Earning the designation will give the state and its higher education institutions access to financial grants from the FAA for use in setting up one of six regional research centers across the country. Such a center will help bolster Nevada’s aerospace sector and create quality, high-paying jobs, according to the state’s economic development office.