UAM Operation Policy
R. George Rey Sr.
Houma-Terrebonne Airport
President, COTS Technology, LLC
Lieutenant Commander Rey retired from the U.S. Navy after completing 33 years of active duty in the United States Navy’s Submarine Service. During that period he served on 5 submarines, 3 major staffs, and two tours in the Pentagon.
He started COTS Technology, a consulting company, supporting industry, academic, and government entities in operational and research endeavors with a focus on Robotic systems.
Commander Rey is the founder and President of the UAS Gulf of Mexico Center of Excellence (UGC) a 501 (C) (3) Research and Development.
The UGC is working with MITRE to conduct a preliminary airspace analysis aimed at realizing its vision and goals) for future airspace growth throughout the State of Louisiana starting first with the Houma-Terrebonne Airport (KHUM).
The analysis serves as a foundational step towards integrating traditional crewed operations with emerging technologies such as Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Regional Air Mobility (RAM), and Urban Air Mobility (UAM), including electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Moreover, the UGC is partnering with several private companies to build an AAM demonstration vertiport platform for testing eVTOL aircraft out into the Gulf of Mexico in support of oil and gas platforms.
The UGC is seeking international cooperation partnerships involving various cities, airports, and research institutes.
