1. Larry Williams October 19, 2011 ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION THROUGH AVIATION RESEARCH

2. Background Initiative began in the mid-1980s 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 todays 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 JOBS, JOBS, JOBS Universities, Colleges and Federal Labs Private Industry

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 Jerseys 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