Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide has launched a new center dedicated to developing future leaders for the aviation and aerospace industry.  

The Center for Aviation and Aerospace Leadership will perform multiple roles, including collecting and developing profiles on civilian and military leaders in aviation and aerospace; offering leadership assessments for individuals and organizations; delivering leadership development programs for both individuals as well as teams; conducting leadership studies that are tailored for the industry; issuing periodic reports on leadership issues; administering a major research program on collaborative innovation across the industry; and developing an online knowledge management capability to meet the leadership-related needs of higher education and industry.  

According to retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Robert Mansfield, "The challenges facing the aviation and aerospace industry today are complex, and there is a tremendous need for programs that can train and prepare leaders to meet these challenges."   

The center also plans to publish case studies for use in corporate training and higher education, as well as a new journal on leadership for the aviation and aerospace industry.    

"Embry-Riddle Worldwide is delighted to be able to offer a program to meet the needs of future leaders who can sustain our position in an industry that is critical to the economy and our national security," said Dr. Robert Materna, director of the new center.