Gov. Kelly, KDOT, And FAA Finalize Agreement For Supersonic Flight Corridor
Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz announced Wednesday that an agreement was finalized between KDOT and the Federal Aviation Administration to establish the Kansas Supersonic Transportation Corridor (SSTC).
The SSTC will be used to test non-military aircraft that fly faster than the speed of sound.
Kelly said the new opportunity would continue to solidify the state’s reputation as a national leader in the aviation industry, adding that the SSTC would attract companies that develop supersonic aircraft and encourage economic development.
KDOT Secretary Julie Lorenz spoke on the collaboration of Kansas Senator Jerry Moran, who was involved with coordinating with the FAA, NASA, the Air Route Traffic Control Center, and the National Institute of Aviation Research at Wichita State. Lorenz herself chairs the Aviation Committee for the American Association of State H