Sec. 902. Center of excellence for unmanned aircraft systems
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Chapter 448 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by section 811(a), is amended by inserting after section 44813 the following new section: During the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section, and ending on September 30, 2028, the Administrator shall continue operation of the Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (referred to in this section as the Center ) under the structure of the Center as in effect on January 1, 2023. The Center shall carry out the following responsibilities:
Conduct applied research and training on the safe and efficient integration of unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility into the national airspace system. Promote and facilitate collaboration among academia, the FAA, Federal agency partners, and industry stakeholders (including manufacturers, operators, service providers, standards development organizations, carriers, and suppliers), with respect to the safe and efficient integration of unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility into the national airspace system.
Establish goals set to advance technology, improve engineering practices, and facilitate continuing education with respect to the safe and efficient integration of unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility into the national airspace system. The Administrator shall ensure the participation in the Center of public institutions of higher education and research institutions that provide accredited bachelor’s degree programs in aeronautical sciences that provide pathways to commercial pilot certifications and focus primarily on supporting pilot training for women aviators. .
The analysis for chapter 448 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by section 811(b), is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 44813 the following: 44814. Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. .