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Economic Transformation through Aviation Research

Economic Transformation through Aviation Research. Larry Williams October 19, 2011. Background. Initiative began in the mid-1980’s Develop Aviation Incubator Facility Attract Research Oriented Companies Generate concepts for development

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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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