Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is collaborating with McFarland Research and Development to expand its military fleet sustainment research and development capabilities.
McFarland R&D will continue in operation. To further leverage McFarland R&D’s existing programs, NIAR assumed its facilities, equipment and operations (which focuses on unique airframe repair and replacement strategies, tooling development to support repairs and modifications and depot support) on June 1st.
NIAR’s expansion aims to provide additional applied learning opportunities for students related to novel tooling design, modification of military airframes, depot line support, and process development for airframe repair and modification. NIAR will also gain experienced staff, including McFarland R&D founder Randy McFarland.
The new staff and facilities will become part of the NIAR’s Sustainment Lab.
