Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft are poised to transform mobility in North Texas, introducing a new era of Advanced Air Mobility. These aircraft offer efficient, flexible options for passenger travel, cargo movement, and emergency response.
This panel will explore how eVTOL can integrate with existing transportation systems in Tarrant County, enhance regional connectivity, and support growth. Discussion will focus on key considerations including infrastructure, airspace coordination, energy needs, and the partnerships required to bring this next generation of transportation to life.
The conversation will also highlight the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT), which is helping position North Texas as a national hub for advanced aviation research, testing, and infrastructure planning, as well as Texas’ involvement in the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), which is advancing coordination between state, regional, and industry partners to prepare communities and airports for future eVTOL operations.
Ernest Huffman, Program Manager, Aviation Planning and Education, North Central Texas Council of Governments
How do local and state leaders work together to shape the future of mobility and infrastructure? This conversation will feature Commissioner Manny Ramirez, incoming president of the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition, and Senator Tan Parker, incoming chair of the Texas Senate Transportation Committee, for a discussion on governance, partnership, and transportation innovation.
Moderated by Tarrant County’s Director of Transportation, Dillon Maroney, the panel will explore how county implementation, regional coordination, and state policy intersect to advance mobility and community needs.
With North Texas continuing to experience unprecedented growth, long-range transportation planning has never been more critical. Join TxDOT leaders Caroline Mays and David Salazar for a forward-looking conversation
This discussion will explore the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping transportation in Texas — from population growth and freight movement to funding priorities, corridor planning, and regional collaboration.
