From the Wright Brothers Flyer to the X51, Ohio has been at the forefront of Aviation technology. It is exciting to see this substantial hypersonic contract awarded to a local business. The Air Force’s investment SBIR system continues to payFrom the Wright Brothers Flyer to the X51, Ohio has been at the forefront of Aviation technology. It is exciting to see this substantial hypersonic contract awarded to a local business. The Air Force’s investment SBIR system continues to pay huge dividends for the country and its small business/VOSB. These contracts will drive innovation and accelerate prototype development substantially. huge dividends for the country and its small business/VOSB. These contracts will drive innovation and accelerate prototype development substantially.