FAA Tech Center Tuesday

Tech Center Tuesday:
Behind the Scenes of Aviation's Future

November 4th

William J. Hughes Technical Center
for Advanced Aerospace

Exclusive Access for Tech Attendees Only

Join us for an unprecedented look inside one of the world's most advanced aerospace facilities. This exclusive event offers Tech Attendees rare access to cutting-edge aviation technology, innovative research projects, and the brilliant minds shaping the future of flight. 

Tech Tour Registration Opens in September

Your Day at a Glance

8:00 AM - Attendee Check-In & Welcome

Begin your journey into the heart of aviation innovation

 

Morning & Afternoon - Choose Your Adventure:

  • Connect with industry-leading exhibitors
  • Experience live demonstrations of breakthrough technologies
  • Take guided tours of restricted FAA facilities
  • Explore campus organizations' groundbreaking projects

 

Important Event Details

  • Capacity for all tours is 15 persons, *Denotes U.S. Citizen only.
  • Security & Access All attendees must complete security screening upon arrival. Government-issued ID required. Please allow additional time for security procedures. *On the tours denotes U.S. Citizen only.
  • Professional Attire Recommended You'll be touring active government facilities. Business casual or professional attire is appropriate.

What Awaits You

  • Exhibitor Innovation Zone
    Step into tomorrow's aviation landscape. Meet the visionaries behind next-generation aerospace projects and witness live demonstrations that are redefining what's possible in flight. From concept to cockpit, see how today's innovations become tomorrow's standards.
  • Exclusive Campus Access
    Go where few have gone before. Our guided tours provide unprecedented access to FAA facilities and campus organization projects that are typically off-limits to the public. Get an insider's view of the research and development driving aviation safety and efficiency.
  • Interactive Technology Demonstrations
    Don't just observe—participate. Engage with hands-on demonstrations of aviation-themed projects and programs. Ask questions, test systems, and discover how these technologies will impact your corner of the aviation world.

Specialized Walking Tours

Choose from four expertly guided tours, each offering deep insights into different aspects of modern aviation technology:

  • "NAS Today" Tour - Current Systems Powering Our Skies Explore the backbone of today's National Airspace System through STARS, ERAM, ATOP, TFMS, and TFDM technologies. See firsthand how these integrated systems manage thousands of daily flights with unprecedented safety and efficiency.
  • "NAS Systems and Capabilities Innovation" Tour - The Technology Revolution in Progress Discover breakthrough capabilities through EIDS, TBFM, IESP, CSS-Wx, and NWP systems. Learn how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced algorithms are creating smarter, more responsive air traffic management.
  • "Emerging Operations" Tour - The Future Takes Flight Today Experience tomorrow's aviation through NIEC, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) technologies. Witness the convergence of aviation, urban planning, and sustainable transportation.
  • "Resiliency / Regulatory Safety" Tour - Protecting Aviation's Critical Infrastructure Understand how Cyber Test Facility (CyTF) and Research & Development Operations Engineering (RD-OE) programs safeguard our aviation systems against emerging threats while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Driving Tours

  • ACY Tower*
  • VFAST/CSF
  • R&D Human Factors
  • AFTIL
  • NAPTF
  • FAMS*
  • Full-Scale Fire Test Facility

Ready to Secure Your Future in Aviation?

Spaces are limited for this exclusive experience. This is your opportunity to see, touch, and understand the technologies that will define aviation's next chapter.

Tech Symposium registration required. Tour registration required.

Questions? Contact Sandra Strickland at sandra.strickland@atca.org

Event Date: November 4th, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace
Round Trip Shuttle Buses provided from Caesars Resort to the FAA Tech Center.