Artwork above – 1st Place, Intermediate Category – Ivan Li Out of nearly 70 submissions, nine students were selected as the winners of Virginia’s Aviation Art Contest. This year’s theme, “Women with Wings,” guided their creativity to meld aviation and art for the original pieces. Their work will now go on to be judged against […]
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NCDOT 2025 Aviation Art Contest Winners Announced
Artwork above – First place winner of the Senior Division: Catherine Park The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2025 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest, an annual competition designed to inspire and engage young people in aviation through artistic expression. This year’s contest, themed “Women With Wings,” encouraged […]
First Aviation Maintenance Apprenticeship Program Approved in Louisiana
The Louisiana Workforce Commission State Apprenticeship Council recently approved the launch of the state’s first-ever Aviation Maintenance Apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship connects SOWELA Technical Community College Aviation Maintenance students with a paid apprenticeship at Citadel Completions and is in response to a high demand for Aviation Maintenance Technicians. “This is another great example of industry […]
Beyond Pilots: Unconventional Paths to a Successful Aviation Career
When it comes to the sky, it is usually the pilot and flight attendant roles that get romanticized. Nonetheless, there are still further positions in the industry that could bring successful careers. Gabriele Gile, Human Resources Business Partner at BGS – a leading ground handling service company – shares her insights on career opportunities, the […]
K-State Salina Offering Aviation Maintenance College Courses to High School Students
A one-of-a-kind, educational opportunity is now available to high school students looking to study aircraft mechanics through Kansas State University Salina’s pre-college pathways. K-State Salina is offering courses for students who desire to complete college credits while still in high school in the in-demand career pathway of aviation maintenance. These courses will be predominantly offered […]
FlightSafety International Welcomes Teachers to Simulation Expo in Oklahoma
Forty Oklahoma high school aviation teachers met at FlightSafety International in Broken Arrow last Monday for a two-day event designed to increase awareness of flight simulation techniques and the engineering practices used in the development of flight simulation. The event, created in collaboration and partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA), offered […]
CDOT Announces Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grants Totaling $395,879
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics announced the allocation of $395,879 in funding through the 2025 Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grant Program. This initiative aims to enhance aviation education and support workforce development across Colorado, preparing the next generation of aviation professionals. The program will distribute a total of $502,461.50, with […]
First Flight Society Introduces 2025 Board of Directors
The First Flight Society recently announced its Board of Directors for 2025. Paul Wright Jameson was elected as President, succeeding Mike Fonseca. Paul is a great-great nephew of Wilbur and Orville Wright. In addition, the Executive Committee was appointed as follows: The rest of the 2025 board consists of: Sara Lou Copeland, M. Roy Daniels, […]
NX Cub Selected by Embry-Riddle for Golden Eagles Precision Flight Team
CubCrafters has announced that the company’s certified NX Cub has been chosen by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as the new aircraft for their Golden Eagles Flight Team going forward. This collaboration marks a significant investment in the future of precision flight training and competition. The Golden Eagles Precision Flight Team, based at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Arizona campus, […]
Sullenberger Aviation Museum Embarks on New Era as President Stephen Saucier Announces Retirement
Board has launched nationwide executive search for successor to build on Saucier’s legacy of innovation, opportunity and accessibility After serving nearly eight years as president of Sullenberger Aviation Museum (SAM), Stephen Saucier has announced his plans to retire at the conclusion of the museum’s fiscal year. The SAM Board of Directors has launched a national […]
