Thu, Dec 09, 2010
When one of the most innovative companies in the world comes
back from Oshkosh -- in awe -- at the innovation they've witnessed,
you know that the world of sport and general aviation have more
going for it than many might think. These days, GE Aerospace comes
to Oshkosh to stay inspired and look for the next big idea... and
if there's one thing that GE knows... its BIG IDEAS.
In 2010, GE was on site to look at and discuss electric
propulsion technologies since, "it's an exciting time to be in
electric power" -- according to Chet Fuller, President of GE Civil
Aviation Systems.
GE's research and development capabilities are extensive, and
include over 2,800 researchers and employees at GE's four global
research facilities estimated to entail over $1 billion in research
spending each year. UDRI employs over 400 researchers whose focus
includes aero propulsion, energy, materials, and mechanical
systems.
GEAE was also at Wittman Field, this year, to do business. Among
the activities that took priority in 2010 was the official signing
of an agreement between GE Aviation and the University of Dayton
Research Institute (UDRI). The signing took place in the GE
Aviation Learning Center, which was dedicated this year to
energizing innovation in electric aircraft. In talking with ANN
about the program, Chet Fuller expressed GE's confidence that
electric aircraft are going to play a major role in the future of
aviation. "Innovation is a core competence of aviation and our
nation. This initiative between GE and UDRI is going to create the
most modern lab for aircraft systems in the world."
When probing why GE selected UDRI as its partner, GE's Fuller
described a number of factors that included the State of Ohio's
leadership and support of industry, support from the voters as
evidenced by approving the Third Frontier Program and UDRI's track
record in producing results.
GE's alliance with academic research centers is not new. "If we
hire from the university system, we must also invest in it", said
Fuller. Proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its Air
Force Research Labs (AFRL) was also identified as an additional
consideration in GE's decision to locate in the Dayton region.
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