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FAA Announces Air Transportation Center of Excellence

The FAA's Air Transportation Center of Excellence will conduct training research and development for air traffic controllers, among other aviation-related fields. Mark Brouwer/Creative Commons
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Key Takeaways:

  • The FAA has chosen the University of Oklahoma and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE TTHP).
  • This COE will focus on technical training and human performance research for various aviation professionals, including air traffic controllers, pilots, and technicians.
  • The COE program is a long-term, cost-sharing partnership between academia, industry, and government, with this new center expected to be fully operational soon.
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The FAA has selected teams from the University of Oklahoma and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) to lead the new Air Transportation Center of Excellence focused on Technical Training and Human Performance (COE TTHP). The COE will conduct technical training research and development for air traffic controllers, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, pilots and technicians, as well as advancements in airspace and airport planning and design.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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