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Economic Transformation through Aviation Research

Discover the initiative started in the mid-1980s to develop an Aviation Incubator Facility attracting research-oriented companies to generate concepts for development. Explore the importance of aviation research in economic transformation supported by key figures and the FAA SE2020 Program. Learn about the need for a central hub of aviation excellence, highlighting NJ's unique WJHTC facility, challenges faced, and potential for global leadership. Uncover the key elements required for success and the focus on creating a dedicated Aviation Research Park.

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Economic Transformation through Aviation Research

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  1. Economic Transformation through Aviation Research Larry Williams October 19, 2011

  2. Background • Initiative began in the mid-1980’s • Develop Aviation Incubator Facility • Attract Research Oriented Companies • Generate concepts for development • Supported by Bill Hughes and Frank Lautenberg among others • Did Not Receive Traction

  3. Today • Aviation is a cornerstone of the global economy • FAA is transforming the current aviation system to meet today’s national and global needs • Aviation Research is key to that transformation (FAA SE2020 Program $7 Billion) • Many areas of the country contain elements of aviation research, but no area has it all; therefore The Need Exists for an Aviation Center of Excellence

  4. Concept Universities, Colleges and Federal Labs Private Industry JOBS, JOBS, JOBS

  5. Aviation Center of Excellence Requires the Availability of High Technology Capabilities • High Fidelity Laboratories • National Experts • National Focal Point for Innovation • Technical Colleges and Universities • Involvement of High Tech Companies • Available Airspace

  6. Why New Jersey FAA WJHTC is a Unique Facility • People • Laboratories • Processes • Environment New Jersey’s Historical Legacy in Aviation

  7. Challenges • Economy • FAA Funding for NEXTGEN R&D • Competition

  8. Bottom Line • New Jersey can be the Center for Global Aviation Research, Development and Possible Manufacture • We Must Focus Available Resources; and • We Must Develop the Aviation Research Park

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