This event has limited capacity. Once capacity is reached, we will start a waitlist. 

Join us for an informative luncheon focused on the future of air travel and transportation in Utah. Representatives from Salt Lake City International Airport will provide updates on current airport developments, upcoming projects, and important TSA-related changes that impact travelers and the business travel community.

We will also explore the future of mobility with a presentation from 47G on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and emerging aircraft technologies. Electric and next-generation aircraft have the potential to transform how people travel throughout Utah by expanding transportation options, reducing congestion, and improving regional connectivity. Learn how 47G is helping drive innovation in this space and what these advancements could mean for the future of passenger transportation across the state.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into both the current and future landscape of air travel in Utah.

Speaker

Chris Metts - 47G

VP Aerospace & Innovation, Executive Director, Project ALTA

Chris Metts is the Vice President of Aerospace and Innovation, and Executive Director of Project ALTA ( Utah’s Advanced Air Mobility - AAM) at 47G, Utah Aerospace and Defense. His career has included 35+ years of progressively responsible leadership both in government and industry, resulting in incredible success throughout the FAA and the global aviation community. This includes time as a transportation Attaché at US Embassies in Japan, China and Singapore, with regional responsibilities. He distinguished himself in Senior Executive Service at the FAA where he served as Chief Acquisitions Officer, VP of the ATO's PMO and as VP of US Air Traffic’s En Route and Oceanic Services. In industry, he served as a corporate global VP at L3Harris and partner level executive at Deloitte, partnering with NASA to write the concept of operations document for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). He also served on the ATCA board. Chris is a distinguished graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is fluent in Japanese.

Brady Fredrickson

Director of Planning and Environmental - Salt Lake City International Airport

Brady Fredrickson has 25 years of experience working in the planning and capital programming field.  He started his carrier with the SE Group in New Hampshire as a resort planner designing and developing plans for ski resort base area and mountainside facilities.

Mr. Fredrickson has worked for the Salt Lake City Department of Airports since 2000.  Over the last 25 years, he has worked on a variety of planning and development projects including the 2021 Salt Lake City International Airport master plan update, planning and design of terminal and concourse facilities, general aviation development plans, light rail service to the airport, aircraft parking plans, and a variety airport planning studies.  As the Director of Planning and Capital Programming, he oversees the planning and capital programming for Salt Lake City International Airport, South Valley Airport and Tooele Valley Airport.

Mr. Fredrickson is a graduate of Utah State University.  He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives.

Nate Lavin

Air Service and Business Development Manager at Salt Lake City International Airport

Nate Lavin is the Air Service and Business Development Manager at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), where he is responsible for the development and implementation of market strategies to support 
the retention and expansion of passenger and cargo air service. Within six years, Nate has been instrumental in bringing seven new air carriers to the market, accommodating the growing demand of the Intermountain region and increasing the competitive landscape at the airport.

Prior to landing at SLC, Nate spent the six years at Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT), where he held various roles in air service development and marketing.

Nate holds a Bachelor of Aviation Science with an emphasis in Aviation Administration from Utah Valley University and is a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). He was also named one of Airport Business Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2023

Know Before You Go 

We’re excited to welcome you on Sept. 10, 2026, at Salt Lake City International Airport!

To help make your arrival smooth, here’s what you need to know before you go:

Parking:

Please park in the covered self-parking garage on levels 2 through 5. Remember to bring your parking ticket inside and present it at the front desk to receive your validation.

Validation will only be provided with the physical parking ticket, so make sure to bring it with you.

Entrance & Check-In:

The entrance to the airport from the parking garage is located on Level 2.

Once inside the airport, take the elevators or escalators up to Level 3, where the main airline check-in desks are located.

Locate the Southwest check-in area. From there, proceed past the wall to the left of the Southwest check-in desk. You will see double glass doors—this is where the meeting will be held.

Upon entering, check in at the desk to collect your validation and then proceed to the UBTA registration desk.

Small Raffle at Registration:

• We’ll have a fun, small raffle at check-in. Tickets are $1 each, no obligation.
• If you’d like to contribute, we welcome small giveaway items just for fun! (These are not large event prizes, just little items to make the raffle enjoyable.)

Timing Tips:

• Please email us at [email protected] for questions or cancellations as there is a waitlist due to capacity limits.
• Meeting may run over 15-30 minutes depending on questions with the presenters.