NUAIR, a New York-based nonprofit organization that provides unsurpassed expertise in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations, aeronautical research, safety management, and consulting services hired Ken Stewart as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO). Stewart most recently served as CEO of AiRXOS, part of GE Aviation, and is a well-known innovator and leader within the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry. He will oversee the organization’s efforts to safely integrate UAS (drones) into the National Airspace System and keep NUAIR at the forefront of the industry.
Stewart will lead the commercialization of New York’s 50-mile UAS Traffic Management (UTM) corridor and oversee operations of the New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome. His leadership will help solidify NUAIR’s role within the international UAS industry, making the Mohawk Valley and Central New York the go-to place for all things unmanned, contributing to the economic development of the region.
“I am excited to lead the NUAIR team and support the region’s unsurpassed ‘innovation-friendly’ environment for UAS research, testing, and operations,” said Stewart. “NUAIR has all the elements required and the ability to make a lasting impact on the UAS industry. I’m looking forward to changing the world through innovation and empowering our team to do amazing things.”
