The global flight training market in 2025 was largely defined by contrasts. Initial pilot (ab initio) and MPL (Multi-crew Pilot License) training expanded as airlines invested in future pilot pipelines. Type rating activity, on the other hand, faced headwinds from aircraft delivery delays and market adjustments. For training organizations, 2025 required balancing immediate constraints with […]
Aviation Education
Enid High School Aviation Program Reaches New Heights with Inaugural Flight of Student-Built Aircraft
Several Garfield County community members were on hand to see Enid High School’s aviation students’ hard work take to the skies Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2026 at Woodring Regional Airport. Enid celebrated the inaugural flight of its student-built RV-12iS Light Sport Aircraft as part of the Tango Flight (TFI) aircraft construction program. The program utilizes the […]
EAA Young Eagles Program Continues Strong Gains in 2025
EAA Photo – Cindi Pokorny with a Young Eagle EAA’s Young Eagles program continues to make an impact in aviation, as more than 50,000 young people received flight experiences from 4,250 volunteer EAA-member pilots between October 2024 and October 2025. This period also saw 970 pilots fly a Young Eagle for the first time. “Our […]
IAWA Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients as Program Surpasses Half a Million Dollars in Awards to Date
The International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, awarded to women studying aviation and aerospace at universities around the world. Since launching the program in 2004, IAWA has awarded 131 scholarships to women attending 11 universities totaling $555,000, marking a significant milestone in its long-standing effort to expand opportunities […]
New Jersey Wing CAP Cadets Honor Veterans During Wreaths Across America Ceremonies
Photo – The color guard from the McGuire Composite Squadron presents the colors to open the “Wreaths Across America” ceremony. From left are Cadet Lt Col Alexander Hawkins, Cadet 2nd Lt Sophia Loosa, Cadet LtCol Nathaniel Hawkins and Cadet Staff Sgt Lauchlan Marcheski. Photo credits to New Jersey Wing, Civil Air Patrol. Civil Air Patrol […]
Field trips, Extracurricular Events Highlight EAA Education Team’s 2025 Success
EAA’s education team built off its success in 2024 by improving and expanding youth programming to reach more kids across Wisconsin. More than 8,000 kids participated in EAA Education events over the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. These events include school field trips, scout groups, and other extracurricular activities. “Aviation education […]
Future of Aviation Initiative Launches Updated Scholarship Platform to Support the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
The Future of Aviation Initiative is proud to announce the launch of its fully updated scholarship website, FutureOfAviation.aero, a centralized resource designed to make aviation education and career funding more accessible than ever. The redesigned platform features improved search tools, ability for users to save profile information and favorite scholarships that provide streamlined access to […]
First Class of Aircraft Mechanics at Epic Flight Academy’s CVG Airport Campus Graduate
Photo – The first class of aircraft mechanics to graduate from Epic Flight Academy’s CVG Airport Campus Epic Flight Academy graduated its first class of Airframe & Powerplant Aircraft Mechanics from its Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport campus on December 4th, 2025. Seventeen students graduated from the FAA-certified Part 147 program and many already have jobs […]
Moravian University Announces Aviation Management Program Launching in Fall 2026
Moravian University has announced the launch of the Aviation Management program, a new academic initiative that will begin enrolling students in fall 2026. This new program will offer state-of-the-art aviation education in the Lehigh Valley region, combining rigorous instruction with practical flight training, industry partnerships, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and student success. Initial […]
Acron Aviation Academy Awarding Four Scholarships to Commemorate Its 40th Anniversary
To celebrate 40 years at the forefront of pilot training, Acron Aviation Academy, in Sanford, FL, is offering $20,000 in scholarship awards to kickstart the careers of aspiring pilots. The scholarships are open to all U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Applications must be submitted on or before December 15, 2025 and students must begin their […]
