Brazil’s Seamax Launches Research and Development Expansion at Embry-Riddle’s MicaPlex

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“This partnership will allow us to integrate Seamax’s research and development into Embry-Riddle’s remarkable existing cluster to further accelerate our technological and business capabilities,” said Seamax CEO Gilberto Trivelato. “This will enable increased leverage for new features to aircraft and to introduce more reliable products to the aeronautical market.”As part of the Customized Business Acceleration Program, Seamax’s Research & Development department will be housed at the John Mica Engineering Aerospace Innovation Complex (MicaPlex) at Embry-Riddle’s Research Park adjacent to the Daytona Beach Campus. As part of the MicaPlex, they will be able to work with current Research Park tenant and resident partners as well as access research facilities, technology and resources. Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation played a key role in connecting Seamax with Embry-Riddle.“Embry-Riddle is well positioned to support Seamax in market research as well as product development and certification in the U.S. of current and future aircraft,” said Embry-Riddle President Dr. P. Barry Butler. “We are excited that they have decided to make Volusia County their research and development home – and look forward to their success.” The company’s SeaMax M-22 amphibious aircraft was the first S-LSA certified flying boat in the U.S.  Seamax has been leading the industry since the FAA’s groundbreaking regulatory changes created the Light Sport Aircraft category in 2004. Seamax designed the M-22 in 1998, flew the prototype in 2001 and introduced the first factory-produced M-22 in 2002.Headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the company was founded in 1998 and is certified by Aviation Authorities in 19 countries and has sold 150 units globally.“Our company chose Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University because of its exceptional ability to provide business research, strong commitment to innovation and its potential for accelerating our company’s footprint,” said Seamax U.S. Headquarters Executive Director Shalom Confessor. “Partnering with one of the most reputable aeronautical universities in the world ...

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