Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to help build the Applied Aviation and Engineering Research Hangar. The facility will serve as the new home for the Eagle Flight Research Center, a hub for engineering research and development.
Department of Commerce Invests $1 Million in Eagle Flight Research Center
Key Takeaways:
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University received a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to build the Applied Aviation and Engineering Research Hangar.
- The new facility will house the Eagle Flight Research Center, which will focus on innovative aviation research such as alternative propulsion systems, electric aircraft, eVTOL technology, and new fuels.
- This project is expected to create 387 jobs and spur $1.6 million in private investment, strengthening Florida's aeronautical sector.
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