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LIFT Off: Ohio Welcomes Flying Car HEXA
Ohio has welcomed its first “flying car.” HEXA by LIFT Aircraft is an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) single-passenger wingless multicopter ultralight. Bringing this flying car to Ohio for continued research and testing was made possible through public and private partnerships, including the U.S. Air Force’s AFWERX program, Governor Mike DeWine, and JobsOhio.
Home to Industry Leaders Like GE Aviation
Since the Wright Brothers’ first flight, Ohio has been a leader in aerospace and today is the No. 1 supplier state to Boeing and Airbus with over $15 billion in annual spending.
Columbus Skyline
Columbus, the capital of Ohio, is the second largest city in the Midwest. Chosen as the winner of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s first Smart City Challenge, Columbus is a thriving and growing metropolitan area thanks to Fortune 500 companies, a cluster of research organizations, and colleges, universities and trade schools producing highly skilled talent.
Dayton’s Water Street
The Dayton region is known for its advanced manufacturing, aerospace and aviation, defense, healthcare and tech industries. It’s also becoming known for an emerging downtown innovation district.
Fuyao Glass America’s Moraine, Ohio, Plant
China-based Fuyao Glass has a plant outside of Dayton that is an outstanding example of direct foreign investment and is Ohio’s largest brownfield investment.
A Leader in Health Care Advancements
Ohio’s diverse healthcare industry is built upon world-class universities and research centers that cultivate innovation and serve as worldwide leaders in health care.
