Saturday, January 25, 2025 The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, collaborating with Avflight Grand Rapids Corporation, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Seamless Ventures, Southwest Airlines®, and the West Michigan Aviation Academy, has unveiled the seventh group of businesses chosen to receive over $200,000 in collective grant funding through the Ford Launchpad for Innovative Technologies and Entrepreneurship (FLITE). “We are proud to welcome five new companies to the FLITE program that will pilot test their technologies at the Gerald R.
Ford International Airport,” said Alex Peric, COO of the Ford International Airport Authority. “We appreciate the commitment of our partners in supporting companies that will shape the future of aviation.” FLITE, an innovative program pioneering advancements in the aviation industry, is revolutionizing air travel by offering grant funding and pilot-testing opportunities to companies developing cutting-edge technologies and services.
This round includes five visionary companies: “We’re thrilled to be part of the FLITE program at Ford International Airport,” said Marc Liu, chief revenue officer at Civilized Cycles. “This partnership provides a unique opportunity to showcase the capabilities of our electric cargo trikes in a real-world setting and demonstrate how they can revolutionize airport operations. “FLITE aligns perfectly with our mission to provide sustainable and efficient transporta.