General Info

The National Institute for Aviation Research is a unit within the administrative structure of Wichita State University. The company is located on the campus and reports to the Office of Academic Affairs and Research through the associate vice president for research. This academic connection gives NIAR a unique advantage over other aviation research institutions. It is also located in a city that is recognized as the Air Capital of the World. Through these connections, NIAR integrates university, government and business entities in cooperative efforts to advance technologies for aviation and other industries. The company is a high-tech research, development, testing, certification and learning center.