First in Flight Act.

Summary

HB 1096 appropriates $5 million for a new Aviation Capital Project Account to grant money to airports for infrastructure projects tied to aerospace businesses, and $25 million for community colleges to expand aerospace training and apprenticeship programs. The bill aims to modernize airport facilities, attract aerospace investment, and develop high‑wage jobs for North Carolinians. It also establishes dual‑enrollment pathways for students interested in aerospace careers.

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