Speed City Non-Stop Growth Fund 2026

 

Built for speed, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

 

A Regional Tool to Expand Air Connectivity

To keep pace with the Indy region’s momentum, the corporate community needs to work collaboratively to ensure we serve the growing business needs of a thriving Indiana economy.



Connecting the Indy Region to the World

Two Purposes—One Goal: Keep the Indy Region Connected and Winning

 

Expand Connectivity: Grow Non-stop Service Strategically

We will focus on a targeted set of priorities, including: One Transatlantic Non-stop Target, Domestic Expansion, Enhanced Americas Connectivity, Economic Development Wins  

Weather Storms: Protect Critical Connectivity

Global events and macroeconomic headwinds can threaten existing service—even when demand is strong. The fund provides a tool to stabilize high-value routes and prevent backsliding in connectivity

Regional Air Service Development Fund

  • $15M, private sector-backed fund to accelerate new international and domestic non-stop service.
  • Housed at the Indy Chamber and overseen by civic and investor leadership.
    • The fund provides airline incentives through Minimum Revenue Guarantees (MRGs).
    • The IAA is a key partner, but FAA regulations require MRGs to be funded by non-IAA partners.
    • Unused funds can be reallocated to support additional incentive packages
This is a proven, widely used air service development model—built for speed, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Your investment is not just about flights. It’s about ensuring the Indy region has the global reach to compete—and win—for the next decade and beyond.

We’re asking you to accelerate the Speed City Non-Stop Growth Fund:

Commit

Commit capital to the $15M fund (multi-year commitments welcomed)

Strengthen

Strengthen the pitch (business insight on priority markets, travel patterns and strategic needs)

Connect

Open doors to peer companies who benefit from better connectivity