The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has invited Adam Aircraft to participate in a demonstration of their new research & development program focused on developing technologies to create a small aircraft transportation system (SATS). Under the project, NASA has initiated a five-year $69 million research program that will develop and evaluate new technologies and operating procedures in ground and flight research at several airports around the country, culminating in technology flight demonstrations by mid-2005. The ultimate goal of the SATS program-to provide practical new options for travel-weary Americans-may be realized sooner rather than later thanks to research done at NASA Langley Research Center. According to Dr. Bruce Holmes, Manager of the General Aviation Programs Office, "SATS represents a national opportunity to create an affordable and safe transportation alternative that frees people and products from today's system delays by creating access to more communities in less time."
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/press-release-nasa-plans-leadership-role-for-adam-aircraft