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Whether you are an Aerotropolis partner or a company looking to expand in Southeast Michigan, we invite you to explore this report to gain a better understanding of our region and join us in celebrating the successes of 2020! Read more here.

One of the early leaders exploring the business benefits of drone use is centered in Detroit. A development called the Detroit Region Aerotropolis is testing the concept that convenient access to air travel—by conventional plane and drone—will stimulate economic activity. Read more here.

Airspace Link provided the Aerotropolis community a one-time implementation and setup of the AirHub platform along with training and a lightweight assessment that worked across five dimensions impacting technology adoption. These capabilities provide a new type of Smart City mobility infrastructure supporting the growth of drone operations, drone service providers, drone manufacturing, package delivery and

This new 135,000-square-foot CFC will accelerate Kroger’s ability to expand its products to a larger footprint. This facility will create 250 new jobs, benefitting the City of Romulus/Aerotropolis region. Read more here.

In January 2020, Detroit Aerotropolis licensed the Airspace Link AirHub platform in partnership with Michigan PlanetM(Mobility) and Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium (MUASC) to establish and test a new low altitude drone infrastructure in the region. Read more here.

The Detroit Region Aerotropolis Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Christopher Girdwood has been selected to serve as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective immediately. “Christopher brings a wealth of national experience and tremendous enthusiasm to the role,” said David Glaab, Chair of the Detroit Region Aerotropolis Board. “Under his leadership, I believe

One of the most important assets of any organization is its people. As companies are seeking to locate or expand their operations in a region, they are increasingly focused on the local labor market and ensuring that there is access to a large talent pool that can support their business goals. In fact, site consultants