; (ii) refer such technology to the relevant office of the Administration; and (iii) in the case of a recommendation by the Director that a technology be considered an advanced aviation system, refer such technology to the Advanced Aviation Coordination Unit established under section 4. (3) Collaboration In examining each technology proposed under the program established under this subsection, the Director shall collaborate with subject matter experts from relevant offices of the Administration in an expeditious and thorough manner to provide an effective pathway for the development, demonstration, and adoption of such technology. (4) Partnerships The Director may enter into partnerships with stakeholders to participate in the program established under this subsection. (d) Authority The Director may establish cooperative research and development agreements and make grants to carry out this section. (e) Preservation The redesignation of the William J. Hughes Technical Center under this section shall not affect any agreement between the William J. Hughes Technical Center and another entity that was in effect on the day before such redesignation occurs. (f) Conforming amendment Section 44507 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking (a) Civil aeromedical institute and all that follows through The Civil Aeromedical Institute established and inserting The Civil Aeromedical Institute established ; and (2) by striking subsection (b). 6. Definitions In this Act: (1) Administrator The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. (2) Administration The term Administration means the Federal Aviation Administration. (3) Advanced aviation system The term advanced aviation system means— (A) an unmanned aircraft system; (B) a counter-UAS system; (C) a powered lift aircraft; (D) a technology related to— (i) advanced air mobility; (ii) the ability of an aircraft to detect surroundings and avoid impacts; (iii) autonomous functioning of aircraft