 Following a presentation by Volair Aviation Consulting during a recent council meeting, enthusiasm about the potentially profitable and convenient endeavor spiked. However, the city is now evaluating challenges in attracting an airline to establish direct flights to the local airport, also identified in the report. Some of those challenges include a current shortage of pilots, increased costs, and fewer airlines. Volair offered some solutions to these challenges. One potential is a grant opportunity through a small community air service development grant program.