Ohio’s Aerospace economy is leading the way for the advancement of new aerospace technologies in a wide variety of applications in aviation, space, near space, lighter-than-air, hypersonics, propulsion, sensors, instrumentation, communications, advanced materials, human effectiveness and others.
Only Ohio can boast of two federal laboratories, ten leading universities with dedicated doctoral level research and education programs in aerospace related disciplines and a large number of aerospace manufacturing companies.
The NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland develops critical systems technologies and capabilities that address national priorities in partnership with U.S. industry, universities, and other government institutions. World-class research, technology, and capability development efforts are keys to advancing space exploration of the solar system and beyond, while maintaining global leadership in aeronautics. NASA Glenn is distinguished by its unique blend of aeronautics and space flight expertise and experience. The Center’s work is focused on technological advancements in space flight systems development, aeropropulsion, space propulsion, power systems, nuclear systems, communications, and human-related systems.
hiVelocity, an online magazine highlighting the people and businesses that are helping to transition Ohio’s economy for future generations, recently interviewed the director of NASA's Glenn, Ray Lugo. Ray has been around America's space program since he was a kid -- and now he could be at the epicenter of changes within the space agency as President Obama has proposed a redirection of NASA priorities. That shift in focus could propel the Glenn Center to the top of the agency's research centers, leading the development of new technologies that will be the foundation of future space flight, and feeding millions of science and technology dollars into Ohio's economy.
Ohio’s complete spectrum of aerospace, aviation and advanced propulsion technologies - both military and commercial – make the state attractive to businesses and executives in the aerospace industry. Ohio is home to 24 astronauts including Neil Armstrong, one of the three members of the Apollo 11 crew. Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to land on the Moon. Ohioan Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took the first steps on the moon on July 20, 1969.
Click here to read hiVelocity's interview with Ray.
Ohio is the nation's leader in advanced propulsion and derivative power technology providing a world-class research environment that includes two dedicated federal aerospace laboratories – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton and NASA Glenn in Cleveland – and ten aerospace related doctoral programs at Ohio universities. Graduates of these institutions provide a cluster of highly skilled and educated workers.
In addition, Ohio's aerospace industry is supported by the state's Ohio Third Frontier, a $1.6 billion initiative to help catalyze connections between companies and academia.
No state can match Ohio’s capabilities in aerospace propulsion and power – from basic and advanced research, to technology development, to systems development, to sourcing of component suppliers, and final product testing – all critical phases of aerospace propulsion and power development take place in Ohio.
Dayton, Ohio has always played an important part in the development of American aviation technology, from the birth of flight as home of the Wright Brothers to the latest aeropropulsion military advances today. It's no wonder the Dayton Air Show, taking place this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, is one of the most popular events of its kind in the country. It brings a $3.9 million economic impact to the Dayton area annually.
Four American visionaries of flight are to be honored for their contributions to aviation on July 17 at the 49th annual Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony at the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) in Dayton, Ohio, the birthplace of flight and a national leader in the aerospace industry. The 2010 NAHF inductees are Capt. Alan Bean, USN (Ret.); Warren G. Grimes; Clay Lacy and Noel Wien. For more information about their achievements in aviation click here.
Ohio is the nation's leader in advanced propulsion and derivative power technology, providing a world-class research environment that includes two dedicated federal aerospace laboratories – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton and NASA Glenn in Cleveland – and ten aerospace related doctoral programs at Ohio universities. Graduates of these institutions provide a cluster of highly skilled and educated workers. Ohio's aerospace industry is supported by the state's Ohio Third Frontier, a $1.6 billion initiative to help catalyze connections between companies and academia.
Tickets to the enshrinement reception are still available for purchase. For information or to order tickets, please call 937-256-0944 at extension 10.
A recent announcement by GE Aviation proves that Ohio’s aerospace advancements continue to take flight. The company recently announced a $200 million revitalization of its Evendale, Ohio headquarters, further strengthening Ohio’s reputation as a global leader in the aerospace industry.
The revitalization effort is a public-private partnership that includes a $100 million investment by GE Aviation for capital improvements, a 15-year Job Retention Tax Credit from the Ohio Department of Development (valued at over $100 million) and a $1 million dollar grant from the village of Evendale to launch the revitalization. Test and production facilities will be modernized, inefficient buildings will be razed and new equipment for long-term stability and growth will be acquired. The revitalization is expected to help retain 5,000 jobs while positioning Ohio as a premier location for growth in aerospace and aviation.
GE Aviation is a world-leader in providing commercial and military jet engines and components as well as avionics, electric power and mechanical systems for aircrafts. The company employs about 7,400 people in southern Ohio and northern Kentucky, with a payroll exceeding $600 million. GE is also one of Ohio’s leading exporters, taking advantage of Ohio’s central location and world-class multi-modal transportation infrastructure.
According to David Joyce, president and CEO of GE Aviation, Ohio’s talented aerospace workforce is why the company calls Ohio home. Ohio houses two federal laboratories, ten leading universities with doctoral-level programs in aerospace-related disciplines and over 450 aerospace manufacturers and suppliers. Ohio also leads the nation in advanced propulsion and power technology.
Click here to read more about the revitalization project.
Ohio has a strong history in the aerospace and aviation industry. The engineering and creative energy of the Wright Brothers working in Dayton made Ohio the "Birthplace of Aviation".
Today Ohio is leading the way for the advancement of new aerospace technologies in a wide variety of applications in aviation, space, near space, lighter-than-air, hypersonics, propulsion, sensors, instrumentation, communications, advanced materials, human effectiveness and others. In Ohio, federal, civilian and non-profit entities span the civilian and military and industrial product development spectrum in the aerospace and aviation industry.
Ohio-based Ohio Airships claims its Dynalifter will be the first new category of aircraft to fly in Ohio since the Wright Flyer more than 100 years ago. Designed to carry heavy loads over long distances, the Dynalifter isn't in production yet – but the sky’s the limit. Check out this video to find out more about the Dynalifter.
