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 […]
Aviation Education
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 […]
Dee Howard Foundation Names Workforce Development Leader as New Executive Director
The Dee Howard Foundation (“DHF”) has named Christopher Mammen its new Executive Director. Mammen brings a wealth of experience in executive leadership, workforce development, strategic partnership-building, and a deep commitment to strengthening economic mobility for residents in the San Antonio community. “We are thrilled to welcome Christopher as our new executive director,” said Tyler Schroeder, […]
Tecnam Aircraft Announces Fleet Agreement for 90 Planes with US Aviation Academy
Tecnam and US Aviation Academy have announced the expansion of its training fleet with the acquisition of 38 aircraft, consisting of the P2010 powered by the Lycoming IO-360 and the P2006T MKII powered by the Rotax 912S3, to be delivered from now until Q1/2026, with an option for 52 additional aircraft for 2026 and 2027. […]
2025 Virginia Aviation Art Contest Winners Announced
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 […]
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 […]
