EMBRAER • HARRIS CORP • LOCKHEED MARTIN • NORTHROP GRUMMAN • ROCKWELL COLLINS • SPACEX • GENERAL DYNAMICS • HONEYWELL
A n O pportunity to L aunch A N ew E ra of I nnovation in A viation
Universities are essential drivers of economic progress, and in Florida, our wealth of aerospace-focused research and development makes the state particularly attractive to start- ups. Furthermore, the market demands for STEM talent far outpace the supply of job-ready students. The Society for Human Resource Management notes that, in particular, a lack of skills and educational attainment are primary drivers of the shortfall in STEM talent. The Hybrid test cell will provide those transformational real-world skills needed for Florida’s economy. Embry-Riddle has long taken the approach of working in step with industry, providing solutions and talent to move aerospace and aviation forward. The development of the hybrid-electric test cell is a direct answer to the ever- expanding talent and technology needs of industry. Given the worldwide interest in Embry-Riddle’s hybrid- electric research, Daytona Beach and Central Florida continue to expand their footprint for private sector investment and economic development. Since the 2017 completion of the John Mica Engineering and Aerospace Innovation Complex, eight companies bringing high paying jobs have already taken up residence within the building. Public and private investment, combined with top-notch facilities and university talent, is fueling today’s successes and attracting tomorrow’s investment.
SERVING THE NEEDS OF INDUSTRY
Airbus Americas, Inc. supports the development of facilities and a research test bed at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Airbus has partnered with the Eagle Flight Research Center on Hybrid Electric Propulsion Research and believes this research—led by Eagle Flight Research Center—warrants our pledge to provide industry subject matter expertise to this effort.
—Ken McKenzie
Senior Vice President Strategy and Corporate Development Airbus Americas
Hartzell Propeller believes that the Eagle Flight Research Center’s research on Hybrid Electric Aircraft Propulsion is important enough that we have pledged our industry resources to the effort. We believe that a new research facility with a test cell for hybrid electric propulsion research would be an asset to the industry.
— Brian E. Meyer Manager, Aircraft Applications Engineering Hartzell Propeller Inc.
“The successful development of a research test bed in Daytona Beach, Florida at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will provide opportunities for collaboration on joint university/industry research in flight testing, fully electric aircraft propulsion, electrified hybrid aircraft propulsion and other areas of common interest. GE Aviation plans to provide general consulting support to Embry-Riddle, as appropriate, should this proposal be selected for funding. GE Aviation also will consider teaming with Embry-Riddle for future programs should this program result show sufficient potential. —Shawn O’ Day GM, Marketing Business and General Aviation & Integrated Systems
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