Pierce County - Leading the Charge in Electric and Hybrid Aviation
Next Gen Airports Mission:
Advance Technologies and Innovations in Electric/Hybrid Aviation at our Pierce County airports.
Councilmember Dave Morell is leading the charge to encourage electric aviation in Pierce County. Through a 2020-21 Biennial Budget Amendment the commitment to electric-hybrid aviation was solidified and supported by the Pierce County Council.
Benefits to Pierce County:
- Net Neutral financial impact to Pierce County in 5-7 years
- Regional assets for Economic Development and Business recruitment “Green Jobs”
- Transition to renewable energy and zero emissions with electric aircraft
- Quality of life improvements for Pierce County Citizens in transportation options and noise reductions
- Work Force development with the expansion of technical education and lower cost flight training
Next Gen Airports tells you Pierce County is serious about our environment, regional transportation, and good stewardship of taxpayer dollars.