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NUAIR is Enabling the Next Generation of Aviation

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NUAIR is Enabling the Next Generation of Aviation

About NUAIR

NUAIR is a nonprofit driving economic development through innovations in UAS and Advanced Air Mobility to safely integrate into the national airspace. Funded through the continued support from Empire State Development and the State of New York through grants focused on empowering and enabling the next generation of aviation. With guidance from inception to acceleration, we help our partners deliver advanced UAS commercial outcomes and build on a proven ecosystem of networks from incubators to investors and customers to partners. Together, we realize the harmonization needed to innovate airspace, advance aviation, and architect AAM in our communities from theory to reality with our team of experts.

 

With a rich history of 10+ years performing UAS testing and validation, investing in local and state economic development, and training public safety elite, the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance, Inc. (NUAIR) is proud to be the catalyst to not only New York’s airspace innovation, but mobility advancement around the globe.

 

NUAIR. Where Next Takes Flight.

About NUAIR

NUAIR is a nonprofit driving economic development through innovations in UAS and Advanced Air Mobility to safely integrate into the national airspace. Funded through the continued support from Empire State Development and the State of New York through grants focused on empowering and enabling the next generation of aviation. With guidance from inception to acceleration, we help our partners deliver advanced UAS commercial outcomes and build on a proven ecosystem of networks from incubators to investors and customers to partners. Together, we realize the harmonization needed to innovate airspace, advance aviation, and architect AAM in our communities from theory to reality with our team of experts.

 

With a rich history of 10+ years performing UAS testing and validation, investing in local and state economic development, and training public safety elite, the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance, Inc. (NUAIR) is proud to be the catalyst to not only New York’s airspace innovation, but mobility advancement around the globe.

 

NUAIR. Where Next Takes Flight.

About NUAIR

NUAIR is a nonprofit driving economic development through innovations in UAS and Advanced Air Mobility to safely integrate into the national airspace. Funded through the continued support from Empire State Development and the State of New York through grants focused on empowering and enabling the next generation of aviation. With guidance from inception to acceleration, we help our partners deliver advanced UAS commercial outcomes and build on a proven ecosystem of networks from incubators to investors and customers to partners. Together, we realize the harmonization needed to innovate airspace, advance aviation, and architect AAM in our communities from theory to reality with our team of experts.

 

With a rich history of 10+ years performing UAS testing and validation, investing in local and state economic development, and training public safety elite, the Northeast UAS Airspace Integration Research Alliance, Inc. (NUAIR) is proud to be the catalyst to not only New York’s airspace innovation, but mobility advancement around the globe.

 

NUAIR. Where Next Takes Flight.

Executive Team

Ken Stewart

President & CEO

Dave Whitaker

Chief of Development

Emily DeMarche, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Peterson

Chief of Business Operations

Eric Fleckten

COO & Chief of Flight Operations

Megan Crout

Director of Marketing

What People Are Saying

"Our goal is to maintain a leadership position in the integration of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), and other emerging technologies into the commercial service airport environment. Closely partnering with NUAIR - a clear leader in commercialization of UAS, AAM, and other technologies - allows us to achieve that goal while enhancing the prosperity and connectivity of the region we serve."

Jason Terreri

Executive Director | Syracuse Regional Airport Authority

"Our young people should be really excited about what we have going on here. As we’re talking about engineering and Micron and where people can go, NUAIR is here right now. [They’re] right here. Right now. We want young people to be able to see that this is the future."

Pam Hunter

Assemblymember | New York State

“The depth of knowledge that this cluster of folks in upstate NY have regarding DAA/Radar/UTM infrastructure is likely second to none. You aren’t seeing the ‘crazy sexy’ tech here - you’re seeing real world applicable technology that makes sense for those who understand the industry.”

Bobby Sakaki

Founder | Untethered & UAS Nexus

"Working with NUAIR has been instrumental in GENIUS NY’s mission to support and scale high-potential UAS startups. Their deep expertise, dedication to industry standards, and mentorship have helped our companies move faster and innovate more effectively. NUAIR not only strengthens our accelerator but also enhances the entire UAS ecosystem in Central New York, making it a hub of opportunity for startups from around the world."

Kara Jones

Director | Genius NY

"NUAIR has been a partner of AVSS since 2019. Their knowledge of international drone standards and testing validation was critical in our decision to partner with them. NUAIR is more than a third-party, they are a strategic partner for our drone safety products."

Josh Ogden

CEO & Co-Founder | AVSS

“I want to thank NUAIR again for the help - we are up and running with 13 pilots and 2 drones and the Town Board and Chief impressed and supporting our program. Every vendor I deal with is impressed with the speed we got up and running. I owe a large part of that to NUAIR.”

James Hansen

Lieutenant | Town of Haverstraw PD

“As a leader in simulation and voice recognition technologies for the aviation industry, UFA is a proud member of the NUAIR Alliance. We fully support NUAIR's work to define the future of aviation by integrating UAS and AAM into daily airport operations."

David Wolff

CEO | UFA, Inc.

“When we first got into this, there were a lot of ’what if’s’. DEC really covers a breadth of programs and applications. Privacy is one of the most important things we have to protect for the people in the state of New York. [NUAIR] knew the FAA’s regulation; they knew the technology that was out there; and they walked us through it.”

Scott McDonnell

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

“NUAIR has specifically been helpful to us in the review of our policy and procedure. We want to make sure we are doing business in the most professional manner possible, so we requested their review to ensure that we were meeting industry standards.”

Kevin Schafer

Captain | Manlius Police

NUAIR has been instrumental in the growth of ResilienX, bringing a diverse and unique range of subject matter expertise—from experienced pilots and air traffic controllers to AAM thought leaders who actively shape our products. Their deep knowledge of policy, regulation, and collaboration with the FAA has been invaluable. NUAIR’s vision and successful execution of a regional BVLOS corridor have enabled us to engage directly with partners and customers, capturing critical feedback to drive the future of uncrewed flight forward.”

Andrew Carter

CEO & Co-Founder | ResilienX, Inc.

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Executive Team

Ken Stewart

President & CEO

Dave Whitaker

Chief of Development

Emily DeMarche, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Peterson

Chief of Business Operations

Eric Fleckten

COO & Chief of Flight Operations

Megan Crout

Director of Marketing

Executive Team

Ken Stewart

President & CEO

Dave Whitaker

Chief of Development

Emily DeMarche, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Peterson

Chief of Business Operations

Eric Fleckten

COO & Chief of Flight Operations

Megan Crout

Director of Marketing

What People Are Saying

"Our goal is to maintain a leadership position in the integration of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), and other emerging technologies into the commercial service airport environment. Closely partnering with NUAIR - a clear leader in commercialization of UAS, AAM, and other technologies - allows us to achieve that goal while enhancing the prosperity and connectivity of the region we serve."

Jason Terreri

Executive Director | Syracuse Regional Airport Authority

"Our young people should be really excited about what we have going on here. As we’re talking about engineering and Micron and where people can go, NUAIR is here right now. [They’re] right here. Right now. We want young people to be able to see that this is the future."

Pam Hunter

Assemblymember | New York State

“The depth of knowledge that this cluster of folks in upstate NY have regarding DAA/Radar/UTM infrastructure is likely second to none. You aren’t seeing the ‘crazy sexy’ tech here - you’re seeing real world applicable technology that makes sense for those who understand the industry.”

Bobby Sakaki

Founder | Untethered & UAS Nexus

"Working with NUAIR has been instrumental in GENIUS NY’s mission to support and scale high-potential UAS startups. Their deep expertise, dedication to industry standards, and mentorship have helped our companies move faster and innovate more effectively. NUAIR not only strengthens our accelerator but also enhances the entire UAS ecosystem in Central New York, making it a hub of opportunity for startups from around the world."

Kara Jones

Director | Genius NY

"NUAIR has been a partner of AVSS since 2019. Their knowledge of international drone standards and testing validation was critical in our decision to partner with them. NUAIR is more than a third-party, they are a strategic partner for our drone safety products."

Josh Ogden

CEO & Co-Founder | AVSS

“I want to thank NUAIR again for the help - we are up and running with 13 pilots and 2 drones and the Town Board and Chief impressed and supporting our program. Every vendor I deal with is impressed with the speed we got up and running. I owe a large part of that to NUAIR.”

James Hansen

Lieutenant | Town of Haverstraw PD

“As a leader in simulation and voice recognition technologies for the aviation industry, UFA is a proud member of the NUAIR Alliance. We fully support NUAIR's work to define the future of aviation by integrating UAS and AAM into daily airport operations."

David Wolff

CEO | UFA, Inc.

“When we first got into this, there were a lot of ’what if’s’. DEC really covers a breadth of programs and applications. Privacy is one of the most important things we have to protect for the people in the state of New York. [NUAIR] knew the FAA’s regulation; they knew the technology that was out there; and they walked us through it.”

Scott McDonnell

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

“NUAIR has specifically been helpful to us in the review of our policy and procedure. We want to make sure we are doing business in the most professional manner possible, so we requested their review to ensure that we were meeting industry standards.”

Kevin Schafer

Captain | Manlius Police

NUAIR has been instrumental in the growth of ResilienX, bringing a diverse and unique range of subject matter expertise—from experienced pilots and air traffic controllers to AAM thought leaders who actively shape our products. Their deep knowledge of policy, regulation, and collaboration with the FAA has been invaluable. NUAIR’s vision and successful execution of a regional BVLOS corridor have enabled us to engage directly with partners and customers, capturing critical feedback to drive the future of uncrewed flight forward.”

Andrew Carter

CEO & Co-Founder | ResilienX, Inc.

Board of Directors

Rob Simpson

Board President

Waseem Naqvi

Board Vice President

Paul Tremont

Board Secretary

Vic Vaccaro

Board Treasurer

Dr. Robert Corona

Ag Crassidis

Jeff Decarlo

Mike Gerry

Ryan Hartman

Dan Kolinski

Frank Serna

Jason Terreri

Marc Viggiano

What People Are Saying

"Our goal is to maintain a leadership position in the integration of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), and other emerging technologies into the commercial service airport environment. Closely partnering with NUAIR - a clear leader in commercialization of UAS, AAM, and other technologies - allows us to achieve that goal while enhancing the prosperity and connectivity of the region we serve."

Jason Terreri

Executive Director | Syracuse Regional Airport Authority

"Our young people should be really excited about what we have going on here. As we’re talking about engineering and Micron and where people can go, NUAIR is here right now. [They’re] right here. Right now. We want young people to be able to see that this is the future."

Pam Hunter

Assemblymember | New York State

“The depth of knowledge that this cluster of folks in upstate NY have regarding DAA/Radar/UTM infrastructure is likely second to none. You aren’t seeing the ‘crazy sexy’ tech here - you’re seeing real world applicable technology that makes sense for those who understand the industry.”

Bobby Sakaki

Founder | Untethered & UAS Nexus

"Working with NUAIR has been instrumental in GENIUS NY’s mission to support and scale high-potential UAS startups. Their deep expertise, dedication to industry standards, and mentorship have helped our companies move faster and innovate more effectively. NUAIR not only strengthens our accelerator but also enhances the entire UAS ecosystem in Central New York, making it a hub of opportunity for startups from around the world."

Kara Jones

Director | Genius NY

"NUAIR has been a partner of AVSS since 2019. Their knowledge of international drone standards and testing validation was critical in our decision to partner with them. NUAIR is more than a third-party, they are a strategic partner for our drone safety products."

Josh Ogden

CEO & Co-Founder | AVSS

“I want to thank NUAIR again for the help - we are up and running with 13 pilots and 2 drones and the Town Board and Chief impressed and supporting our program. Every vendor I deal with is impressed with the speed we got up and running. I owe a large part of that to NUAIR.”

James Hansen

Lieutenant | Town of Haverstraw PD

“As a leader in simulation and voice recognition technologies for the aviation industry, UFA is a proud member of the NUAIR Alliance. We fully support NUAIR's work to define the future of aviation by integrating UAS and AAM into daily airport operations."

David Wolff

CEO | UFA, Inc.

“When we first got into this, there were a lot of ’what if’s’. DEC really covers a breadth of programs and applications. Privacy is one of the most important things we have to protect for the people in the state of New York. [NUAIR] knew the FAA’s regulation; they knew the technology that was out there; and they walked us through it.”

Scott McDonnell

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

“NUAIR has specifically been helpful to us in the review of our policy and procedure. We want to make sure we are doing business in the most professional manner possible, so we requested their review to ensure that we were meeting industry standards.”

Kevin Schafer

Captain | Manlius Police

NUAIR has been instrumental in the growth of ResilienX, bringing a diverse and unique range of subject matter expertise—from experienced pilots and air traffic controllers to AAM thought leaders who actively shape our products. Their deep knowledge of policy, regulation, and collaboration with the FAA has been invaluable. NUAIR’s vision and successful execution of a regional BVLOS corridor have enabled us to engage directly with partners and customers, capturing critical feedback to drive the future of uncrewed flight forward.”

Andrew Carter

CEO & Co-Founder | ResilienX, Inc.

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Board of Directors

Rob Simpson

Board President

Waseem Naqvi

Board Vice President

Paul Tremont

Board Secretary

Vic Vaccaro

Board Treasurer

Dr. Robert Corona

Ag Crassidis

Jeff Decarlo

Mike Gerry

Ryan Hartman

Dan Kolinski

Frank Serna

Jason Terreri

Marc Viggiano

Board of Directors

Rob Simpson

Board President

Waseem Naqvi

Board Vice President

Paul Tremont

Board Secretary

Vic Vaccaro

Board Treasurer

Dr. Robert Corona

Ag Crassidis

Jeff Decarlo

Mike Gerry

Ryan Hartman

Dan Kolinski

Frank Serna

Jason Terreri

Marc Viggiano

Executive Team

Ken Stewart

Ken Stewart

President & CEO

Dave Whitaker

Dave Whitaker

Chief of Development

Emily DeMarche

Emily DeMarche

Chief Financial Officer

Michael Peterson

Michael Peterson

Chief of Business Operations

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Eric Fleckten

COO and Chief of Flight Operations

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Megan Crout

Director of Marketing

Board of Directors

Rob Simpson

Rob Simpson

Board President

Waseem Nagvi

Waseem Naqvi

Board Vice President

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Paul Tremont

Board Secretary

NUAIR Social (14).png

Vic Vaccaro

Board Treasurer

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Dr. Robert Corona

Ag Crassidis

Ag Crassidis

Jeff Decarlo

Jeff Decarlo

NUAIR Social (14).png

Mike Gerry

NUAIR Social (14).png

Ryan Hartman

Dan Kolinski

Dan Kolinski

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Frank Serna

Jason Terreri

Jason Terreri

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Marc Viggiano

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