Advanced Air Mobility (eVTOL / Urban Air Mobility)  

Ohio University researcher discusses bringing electric aviation to rural Appalachia

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On the eVTOL Insights Podcast, Jason Pritchard speaks with Laurie McKnight, senior research manager at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, about how advanced air mobility could serve rural communities. The discussion focuses on the opportunity to connect electric aviation with rural needs.

Discovered 2026-10-29T01:15:27.004738-07:00 | 2026-10-29T01:15:27.004738-07:00

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  • The discussion examines how advanced air mobility could be applied beyond urban markets, with a focus on rural communities in Appalachia.
  • Rural deployment brings a distinct set of community needs and access questions into the conversation about electric aviation’s potential uses.

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