Regulations and Government
Center promises to be catalyst for U.S. rotorcraft R&D efforts
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“The U.S. rotorcraft industry has fallen behind because of lack of funding and interest,” William Retz, rear admiral USN (ret.), told AIN. “We need to get behind the industry and move it forward again.” Retz is the executive director of operations for the proposed Center for Rotorcraft Innovation (CRI).

“Rotorcraft have a unique, indispensable capability in support of America’s national defense and homeland security. As a country we’ve let ourselves fall so far behind that the industry now requires significant investment in research and development to maximize its potential,” Retz said. “The CRI will reinforce and coordinate several existing efforts while providing a centralized location for additional research, education and development.”

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