Embry-Riddle’s Role

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is the world’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious university specializing in aviation and aerospace. ERAU’s Daytona Beach, Florida campus is located next to Dayton Beach International Airport, the location of the Next Gen Test Bed—the test bed for the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System.

Because of its reputation, experience, resources, and expertise, ERAU is well equipped to evaluate the integration of existing and emerging technologies to create a seamless system in which aircraft, airlines, airports, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) share a unified information repository and alert mechanism to enhance safety, security, and efficiency.

ERAU’s simulation and modeling experience includes airports, air space, and logistical operations. The University’s capacity to test and evaluate next-generation aviation and air-traffic management ideas, approaches, and technologies will support the expansion of the nation’s air transportation infrastructure and capacity.