By SALINA POST
In this episode of King in the Community, host Nate King sits down with Pieter Miller, Executive Director of the Salina Airport Authority, to discuss the exciting developments taking flight in Salina. From the highly anticipated Amazon last-mile facility to new daily airline routes to Houston, Miller shares how these projects are shaping the future of our growing community.
They also dive into the transformation of the historic Schilling Air Force Base into a bustling economic hub, now home to more than 170 businesses with a $1.3 billion economic impact. Miller highlights the newly established AIM Center of Excellence, which is training the next generation of aviation professionals, and discusses the groundbreaking Textron eAviation Nexus project, bringing air taxis closer to reality.
Also, hear about the ongoing environmental cleanup efforts to remove pollution from the former Schilling Air Force Base and plans to expand the Salina Airport's capabilities and partnerships.