Legislation, S. 3360, introduced by Senators James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) will create “a national, independent forum to facilitate collaboration and cooperation between all sectors of aviation and aerospace stakeholders and related partners to coordinate, promote, and support the future of aviation,” according to the letter signed by multiple aviation associations.
The letter added, “…we value the National Center’s focus on four key areas: aviation and aerospace STEM curriculum; workforce development; economic, safety data; and research sharing; and being a forum for cross-disciplinary collaboration.”
In his remarks, Inhofe said, “As a national forum for cross-disciplinary collaboration, this center would: support aviation and aerospace education and curriculum efforts; leverage industry expertise to develop and deploy the needed workforce of trained and qualified pilots, engineers and maintainers….
Duckworth added, “I’m proud to introduce the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act with Sen. Inhofe to support the development of next-generation aviators and foster collaboration in the aviation and aerospace industries to help meet the demands and challenges of tomorrow.”