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NIAR develops new RTCA security courses to Address Security Framework Guidance, Security Event Management and ATM ANS Ground Systems

… Aviation Research (NIAR) recently developed three new training courses for RTCA to add to its security series. The courses provide training on RTCA security documents: DO-391 - Aeronautical Information System Security Framework Guidance To maximize effectiveness in protecting the airspace systems, and not place undue burden on any particular area, the…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2023-08-01-1.php

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NIAR secures $100 million contract for digital transformation and technologies to support USAF operational readiness

…two million square feet across Wichita and a satellite office in Huntsville, AL. Areas of expertise include Additive/Advanced Manufacturing; Advanced Coatings; Aerodynamics; Ballistics/Crash Dynamics; Composites/Advanced Materials; Digital Twin; Environmental/EME; eXtended Reality; Flight Simulation; Full-Scale Structural Test; NDT; Sustainment; Reverse…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2023-08-01.php

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NIAR seeks industry experts for new study of digital twins for advanced manufacturing

…Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute has selected a new joint short-cycle project from Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research and Spirit AeroSystems for a $400,000 award. The project, titled Technology Assessment of Virtual Commissioning for Day One Manufacturing Readiness, involves the development of digital twins…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2023-09-06.php

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Wichita State grads win local NASA Space Apps challenge

…Innovation Center. The Wichita-based Space Apps challenge was hosted by the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and its Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS). The local challenge consisted of seven teams who spent a weekend at ATLAS developing and presenting their challenge solutions. Event sponsors included Dassault Systémes,…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2023-10-13.php

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NIAR engages federal grants to accelerate growth of advanced materials and manufacturing

…Woolsey Hall, home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business, and will open in 2025. This facility will complement NIAR’s existing Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS), a nearly $180 million investment with facilities on and off-campus focused on automated manufacturing processes that incorporate machine learning. Senator Jerry Moran…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2023-10-18.php

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NIAR researchers recognized for advanced materials efforts at CAMX expo

…Expo (CAMX) in San Diego this week and returned home with coveted accolades. Waruna Seneviratne, senior research scientist and director of NIAR’s Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS), received the Pioneer Award from the American Composites Manufacturer’s Association (ACMA); and a combined team from NIAR ATLAS and KraussMaffei received…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2024-09-12.php

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Industry, government, academia partnership results in development of new technology for complex advanced materials structures

…and Fiber Dynamics to build a composite inlet duct for a combat drone aircraft using a novel overbraiding technology. Researchers with NIAR’s Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS) designed the inlet duct as a part of a manufacturing demonstrator called Frankenstein (FS-19), which is a 30-foot unmanned combat aircraft. The project, part …

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2024-05-20.php

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NIAR adds expertise in advanced materials curriculum and training development

…with the fleet, and advanced manufacturing technologies. In his 31st year of U. S. Navy service in both active and reserve capacities, Peabody has served as a naval aviator, aerospace maintenance duty officer, director for NAVAIR’s Forward Deployed Combat Repair (aircraft battle damage repair), and officer-in-charge of unmanned aerial vehicle detachments in …

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2024-10-29.php

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NIAR announces advanced manufacturing program to celebrate Manufacturing Day

…manufacturing, beginning with a keynote address from Eric Hein, NIAR director of strategy and product development. Formerly vice president of defense programs at Spirit AeroSystems, Hein now leads NIAR’s long-term strategic planning and guide product development efforts. Additional NIAR Manufacturing Day program highlights include: Training the…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2025-09-25.php

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NIAR wraps up structural testing for MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft

…10:39:26 AM Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) recently completed a long-term full-scale fatigue test program with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft. The program, which began Dec. 13, 2022, was for the third and final lifetime of the MQ-9B, which includes…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2025-11-19.php

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NIAR announces Environmental Test Lab leadership change

…and state. Providing research, design, testing, certification and training in areas such as Additive manufacturing, advanced machining, aerodynamics, aircraft modification, coatings, composites and advanced materials, ballistics and crash dynamics digital twin, environmental and electromagnetic testing, extended reality, robotics and automation, virtual…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2026-01-13.php

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NIAR employees complete Wichita State’s Executive MBA program

…Kona Ravi, engineer, Advanced Virtual Engineering & Testing Matt Tomblin, director, Automatic Research Center Kyle Tubbs, program manager, Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems The classes required students to meet in person one Saturday per month for 18 months and attend two virtual evening classes per month. “That kept the time away from home …

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/MediaCenter/2026-06-18.php

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How to Find Us: NIAR HQ

…OR proceed to the reception desk on the 2nd floor in room 214 to check in. Laboratories at NIAR HQ: NIAR Advanced Machining & Prototyping NIAR Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS) NIAR Composites & Advanced Materials NIAR Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel

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AMTAS Research Projects

… Adhesive Bondlines - JAMS.UW.Bonding, Brian Flinn, University of Washington Notch Sensitivity of Composite Sandwich Structures, Dan Adams, University of Utah Durability of Bonded Aerospace Structure, Lloyd Smith, Washington State University Test Method Development for Environmental Durability of Bonded Composite Joints, Dan Adams, University of Utah Effects…

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NIAR Locations WSU Main Campus1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260 NIAR Headquarters Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS) Composites & Advanced Materials Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel Executive Offices, Human Resources How to Find Us NIAR Advanced Virtual Engineering and Testing Lab (AVET) at Jerry Moran Center, 4720 E 18th St N, Wichita, KS…

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FAA JAMS 2007 Wichita Presentations

…Through Surface Characterization Brian D. Flinn, Molly Phariss, Brian Clark and Jeff Satterwhite; University of Washington Industry Feedback JAMS 2007 George H. Miller; Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. JAMS Working Group Boeing Prospective Brad Lund, Will Grace, Mostafa Rassaian VARTM Variability and Substantiation “C” J. Hughes, D. Heider, J. W. Gillespie,…

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FAA JAMS 2011 San Diego Presentations

…Wichita State University Effects of Repair Procedures on Bonded Repairs of Composite StructuresJohn Tomblin, Lamia Salah; NIAR The Effects of Damage and Uncertainty on the Aeroelastic / Aeroservoelastic Behavior and Safety of Composite Aircraft Eli Livne; University of Washington

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FAA JAMS 2009 Wichita Presentations

Composite Safety and Certification Initiatives Larry Ilcewicz Evaluation of Friction Stir Welding Process and Properties for Aerospace Application: Standards and Specifications Development Dwight Burford, Christian Widener; Wichita State University NIAR Identification and Validation of Analytical Chemistry Methods for Detecting Composite Surface…

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FAA JAMS 2018 Long Beach Presentations

…Characterization,Brian Flinn, University of Washington Inspection and Teardown of Aged In-service Bonded Repair,Brandon Saathoff, Wichita State University Durability of Bonded Aerospace Structure,Lloyd Smith, Washington State University Bond Process Qualification Protocols & Adhesive Qualification Guidance for AircraftDesign and Certification,Upul…

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FAA JAMS 2017 Salt Lake City Presentations

…Flinn – University of Washington Durability of Adhesively Bonded Joint for Aircraft Structures Dan Adams – University of Utah Durability of Bonded Aerospace Structure Lloyd Smith – Washington State University Effect of Surface Contamination on Composite Bond IntegrityDwayne McDaniel – Florida International University Inspection and…

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