Thirty-two schools will receive $13.5 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help attract and train students for careers as pilots and aviation maintenance technicians. Twelve of the schools will receive $4.5 million from the FAA’s Aircraft Pilots Aviation Workforce Development Grants program. The schools can use the funding to create and […]
Aviation Education
Air Canada and CAE Announce 2024 Judy Cameron Scholarship Winners
On International Women’s Day, Air Canada and CAE announced the eight winners of the 2024 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships. The two Montreal-based global aviation companies have again joined forces, to award scholarships to eight women from across Canada who are pursuing careers as commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers. The four CAE recipients training to […]
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Welcomes New Campus Executive Director in Manassas
Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Dengler to the role of Campus Executive Director at the Manassas campus. Dengler brings over three decades of experience in admissions, operations, and campus leadership, making him a valuable addition to the AIM family. Dengler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in […]
Greater Delaware Valley ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ Coming to Northeast Philadelphia Airport
A rescheduled date of Saturday, March 16, Women in Aviation International (WAI) corporate member Atlantic Aviation at Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) is hosting their first Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) Greater Delaware Valley at PNE – an annual outreach event organized by nonprofit, Aviation Influence, Inc. (AVi). Taking place at Atlantic Aviation’s PNE location, this […]
Colorado Division of Aeronautics Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Aviation Education Grant Program
The Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics has announced the launch of the 2024 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program. The application process is currently open to eligible candidates with a deadline of May 1st, 2024, for submission. The purpose and intent of this aviation education program is to support education programs, projects, and initiatives […]
State Champion Crowned at 2024 State High School Aviation Championship
On February 23, 2024, the Challenger Learning Center in Columbia, SC, witnessed the thrilling spectacle of the Second Annual AviCom, a prestigious event organized by Greenville Technical Charter High School in collaboration with Triple Tree Aerodrome. This remarkable occasion marks South Carolina as the only state in the nation to crown a “State Champion” for […]
NCDOT 2024 Aviation Art Contest Winners Announced
Artwork above – Isabel Chang’s artwork (above) won first place in the Senior category for this year’s North Carolina Aviation Art Contest. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation has announced the winners of the 2024 North Carolina Aviation Art Contest, which is hosted to inspire and engage young people in aviation. NCDOT received […]
AOPA Air Safety Institute and Liberty University Release Fatal Flight Training Accident Report
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute has released the updated Fatal Flight Training Accident Report 2000 – 2019. A collaboration between the AOPA Air Safety Institute and the Liberty University School of Aeronautics, the report explores flight training risks and innovations within the past two decades. The study covers fatal training accidents […]
Idaho Students Invited to Display Skills in Aviation Art Contest
Idaho students age 5-18 are encouraged to demonstrate their artistic skills under the theme “Careers in Aerospace” in the annual Aviation Art Contest through the Idaho Division of Aeronautics. The contest is open now through April 5, with winners announced May 3. Age-group winners (categories listed below) received the following awards/recognition: First place winners: Invitation […]
Air Canada Announces Scholarships for Aspiring Aircraft Maintenance Engineers at 7 Technical Colleges Across the Country
Photo above – One student from each school will receive a $1,500 scholarship to assist with the cost of their education to become AMEs. Air Canada today has announced an agreement with seven colleges across the country to provide financial assistance to students who self-identify as women or visible minorities who are pursuing studies as […]
