DRIVING THE NEWS: Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Tours SunTrax to Highlight How Admin is Unlocking the Future of Flight
POLK COUNTY, FL – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today visited SunTrax, a key research and development hub for air and ground transportation innovation whose Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) testing operations have been made possible by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) AAM and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). The Florida Department […]
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Acceleration of Clyde Morris Boulevard Improvement Project Two Years Ahead of Schedule
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Today, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the accelerated start of construction for a $56 million transportation project that will bring significant safety and efficiency improvements to Clyde Morris Boulevard (State Road 483) in Daytona Beach. The governor also highlighted Embry-Riddle’s new partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation, which will […]
ICYMI: Skyfly Signs Letter of Intent with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to Establish U.S. Operations Hub in Florida at SunTrax
Thorpe Mandeville, UK / Auburndale, Florida – July 2026 – Skyfly Technologies Ltd. (“Skyfly”), today announced it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Florida Department of Transportation to operate at SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida. Skyfly is developing a unique and groundbreaking two seat fixed-wing aircraft that is built to conform to the […]
ICYMI: AIR Partners with Florida Department of Transportation to Establish U.S. Headquarters and eVTOL Production Hub
AUBURNDALE, Fla., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AIR, the leading manufacturer and developer of Smart Aircraft, today announced a partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to establish its new U.S. headquarters and an eVTOL production and flight operations hub at SunTrax, Florida’s advanced air and ground transportation research and development facility near Orlando. This partnership will make […]
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Florida’sOne-of-a-Kind Facility to Advance the Future of Transportation
AUBURNDALE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted SunTrax, Florida’s premier, nation-leading facility for research and development of emerging transportation technologies and innovations. Located along the Interstate 4 (I-4) corridor in Polk County, the 775-acre SunTrax campus, which was initially built to test connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies, has now expanded to also include air […]
Winners Revealed at eVTOL Insights’ Global AAM Awards 2026 Following Its North America Conference at NAAMCE
eVTOL Insights is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 Global AAM Awards, recognizing the individuals, teams and companies which have demonstrated outstanding achievement, innovation, and leadership in the global Advanced Air Mobility market. The awards celebrate progress across the industry, from technological advancements and infrastructure development to ecosystem collaboration and market leadership. This […]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – THE FUTURE OF AVIATION IS HERE: Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Unveil Eight Selections for Pilot Program Testing Next-Gen Aircraft in America’s Skies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced eight proposals were selected as part of the brand-new Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). eVTOLs are futuristic aircraft that have the potential to generate new jobs, connect communities, and strengthen […]
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Major Advancements for Congestion Relief in Central Florida
BARTOW, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced major steps for congestion relief in Central Florida. These include 17 miles of new express lanes on Interstate 4 (I-4) in Hillsborough County and a new truck parking facility along the I-4 corridor in Polk County. The state is also breaking ground on the nation’s first infrastructure for […]
On Second Day of Trade Mission, Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Aerospace and Transportation Legislation to Strengthen Florida’s Industry
PARIS, France—Today, at the Florida Activation Event in Paris, Governor Ron DeSantis signed two key pieces of legislation that will further solidify Florida’s position as a global leader in aerospace, transportation, and advanced mobility innovation. The Governor signed Senate Bill 1516, establishing the International Aerospace Innovation Fund, and Senate Bill 1662, which enacts comprehensive reforms […]
Florida Poly students explore innovations at SunTrax testing facility
Florida Polytechnic University students had an exciting look at the future of transportation technology this week during a visit to SunTrax, the autonomous vehicle (AV) testing and development facility in Auburndale, Florida. As they toured the cutting-edge facility, the first of its kind in the country, students experienced firsthand how this rapidly evolving technology is […]
Future of self-driving cars are being put to the test in Central Florida
The future of self-driving cars is being made in Central Florida. However, it’s not just cars and trucks. A new facility is pushing the envelope on what vehicles can do to protect lives and remove human error. Channel 9 got an inside look at this new technology designed to keep drivers safe when they hit […]
ICYMI: Southern State DOT Projects Win Regional America’s Transportation Awards
WASHINGTON – Eight state department of transportation projects from Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia recently received regional 2023 America’s Transportation Awards for the positive impact on their respective communities; whether by offering emergency repairs in the aftermath of a hurricane, offering new pedestrian features to encourage active transportation, or developing cutting-edge technology for the future […]