The Colorado Aerotropolis just got a major boost with the arrival of Southwest Airlines University (SWAU), a cutting-edge training facility designed to shape the future of aviation professionals. Southwest Airlines officially marked its presence in the area last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its brand-new, 23,000-square-foot learning center, located in Aurora in the JAG […]
Aviation Education
North Dakota Teacher Named 2025 A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) is proud to announce that Thomas M. Sando, aviation instructor at Williston High School and the Williston Basin CTE Center in Williston, North Dakota, has been selected as this year’s A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year. Sando has developed a dynamic classroom that includes hands-on projects, […]
Careers Launch to New Heights at 7th Annual Women’s Aviation Career Symposium
The Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) celebrated their seventh year that included over 300 participants and record-breaking scholarships awarded to women pursuing careers in aviation. The annual professional career conference for women – from high school juniors through retirees – took place at Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation in Battle Creek, Michigan on March […]
Oklahoma’s AERO Education Grant Program Open
The grant application is now open for the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Education Grant Program. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are due on May 31, 2025. Grants are for education programs that are aviation and aerospace minded for primary through post-secondary education. The program funds are part of more than $500,000 the […]
SIU School of Aviation Gets High National Marks for Management, Flight Program
By Pete Rosenbery The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation continues to earn national attention. The program was recently ranked No. 4 among the best schools for students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in aviation/airway management and operations by College Factual, which looks at the university’s overall Best Colleges ranking, along with areas […]
New Exhibit at IND Honors Indiana’s Legendary Contribution to Aviation
Aviation leaders from the Indianapolis Airport Authority and the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame gathered recently to dedicate a new exhibit at the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) that honors and tells the rich history of Hoosiers in Flight. From the first flight at Kitty Hawk to the Apollo 11 mission, to Amelia Earhart, the Tuskegee […]
NCDOT Awards Grant Funds to 12 Airports for Aviation Career Education Academies
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has awarded grants of up to $5,000 each to 12 airports to host aviation and aerospace-themed summer academies for K-12 students. “We’re thrilled to partner with airports across the state to offer these academies,” said Nick Short, interim director of the NCDOT Division of Aviation. “Not only […]
DBIA’s 2025 Student Competition Showcases Progressive Design-Build in Airport Expansion Challenge
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has officially opened registration for the 2025 National Design-Build Student Competition, offering students nationwide the opportunity to showcase their design-build expertise in a fast-paced, real-world challenge. This annual competition, a cornerstone of DBIA’s student engagement efforts, prepares future industry leaders by providing hands-on experience with design-build best practices. Teams […]
AOPA Recognizes Top Flight Instructors, Schools in the Nation
Students and pilots submitted more than 2,500 reviews, sharing their thoughts on instructors and flight schools vying for annual Flight Training Experience Awards. The awards are part of AOPA’s You Can Fly program, which seeks to attract more people to flying and keep them engaged. Regional winners were notified in January and invited to Redbird Migration […]
ACEA, NARTP, and Applied Research Associates Partner to Lead the $140 Million Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies Proposal
The Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA), the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park (NARTP), and Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), partnered to submit a market survey/response for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed $140 million Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT). Together, the partnership continues to strengthen New Jersey’s position as the premier hub for […]
