Innovation
Together with our partners, Purdue is fostering a dynamic, open innovation hub that accelerates best-in-class ideas and solutions that improve efficiency, safety, reliability and the passenger experience
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The Future of Aviation: Innovations in Airport Technology
Explore the collaboration between Purdue Research Foundation, Purdue University, Ericsson, and Saab at the Aviation Innovation Hub.
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Lab to Life Aviation Innovation Showcase
Purdue University Airport is pioneering the future of aviation through a groundbreaking partnership with Ericsson and Saab. This collaboration leverages Ericsson’s private 5G network to transform airport operations and aviation innovation.
The Lab to Life Aviation Innovation Showcase integrates cutting-edge technologies into a living laboratory environment, enabling real-time testing and deployment of next-generation solutions. From improving safety and passenger experiences to addressing operational inefficiencies and advancing sustainability, this initiative sets the stage for the “Airport of the Future.”
By combining Ericsson’s connectivity expertise, Saab’s leadership in air traffic management, and Purdue’s academic resources, this partnership is creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for the aviation industry — building on Purdue’s long history of innovation in the skies.
To learn more about the Purdue University Lab to Life Aviation Innovation Showcase please contact Troy D. Hege, Vice President of Innovation and Technology, Purdue Research Foundation.
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