Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has announced to have received a $5.1 million donation from Boeing to establish the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety. The center, located at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach campus, will focus on independent research to mitigate safety risks in aviation and aerospace. The research will include data analytics, runway safety, safety management systems, risk management, and the safe integration of new entrants into the global airspace system, among other topics.
The Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety will be housed in a 13,000-square-foot building on Embry-Riddle’s campus, set to open in January 2024. The center will foster collaboration across academia, industry, and government entities, with graduate and undergraduate students gaining real-world exposure through hands-on research projects. The center’s findings will be shared with the broader aviation community to advance knowledge and practices across the industry.