The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is accepting applications through Sept. 1 from business aviation students for scholarships. Grants funded by the IADA Foundation will range from $1,000 to $5,000. The IADA Foundation supports philanthropic programs that enhance the industry, including providing scholarships for college students studying for careers in business aviation. “The IADA Foundation […]
Aviation Education
RTCA and NAHF Launch New Scholarship Program
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) and RTCA, Inc. have partnered to create a new scholarship program targeted at educators teaching grades Pre-K – 6th grade. The purpose of the scholarship program is to support educators who are sharing the concepts of aviation and aerospace with students through the curriculum portion of the NAHF’s […]
Delta, Wheels Up Broaden Propel College Pathway to Pilot Careers
A new partnership between Delta and Wheels Up will allow pilots in the airline’s Propel College Path Program to log flight hours with the private aviation operator, giving them another path to full-time employment with Delta. Wheels Up is the first Part-135 operator and only private aviation partner in the Propel program. Private aviation offers […]
Daher Resumes Its ‘Young Eagles’ Internship Program
After two years of interruption due to the pandemic, Daher Aerospace company was happy to resume this year its internship program. Initiated 15 years ago this internship program in partnership with EAA offers again to two American students to live the adventure of their life. This year, the scholarship recipients were Lauren Meyer, from Murfreesboro, […]
UND Aerospace to Get the Lead Out
Photo above – UND’s fleet of aircraft is seen gathered at the University’s location at Grand Forks International Airport. Photo by UND Aerospace. In the coming weeks, UND Aerospace will be the largest public flight school in the nation to fully switch to unleaded avgas or aviation gasoline. The fuel is called UL94 and is […]
WAI Launches 8th Annual Girls in Aviation Day
Thousands of girls, ages 8-17, around the world on September 24 will be able to experience the 8th Annual Girls in Aviation Day in their local communities through unique events hosted by Women in Aviation International (WAI) Chapters and Corporate Members. WAI will continue to offer additional virtual resources, activities, information, and instructional videos via […]
Winners Selected for the 2021-2022 TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs
The Transportation Research Board’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) has selected winners for its annual University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs. Now in its 16th year, the prestigious competition encourages students to design innovative and practical solutions to challenges at airports. Four first-place winners were chosen across the four technical challenge areas: Airport Environmental […]
Textron Supports AOPA You Can Fly High School Aviation STEM Curriculum with $1 Million Donation
The AOPA Foundation announced a $1 million donation from Textron Inc. in support of the AOPA You Can Fly initiative and its High School Aviation STEM Curriculum. The gift will enable You Can Fly to further introduce high school students to rewarding career opportunities in aviation through the free curriculum that will help ensure a […]
Baldwin Safety & Compliance Welcomes First Graduating Class RedTail Flight Academy Intern
Baldwin Safety & Compliance announced it has initiated an internship program and welcomes Anthony Gilbert, a recent graduate of the RedTail Flight Academy, to the six-week placement. Donald Baldwin, President, Baldwin Safety & Compliance said, “I have always believed that internships are an excellent opportunity to introduce students to our industry and provide a foundation […]
American Airlines Announces Pilot Cadet Scholarship in Honor of Elise Eberwein
American Airlines announced today the creation of the Elise Eberwein American Airlines Pilot Scholarship, a $1 million commitment over the next 10 years to further the airline’s extensive efforts to increase and diversify the pilot ranks. The scholarship launches later this year and honors Eberwein, American’s Executive Vice President of People and Global Engagement, who […]
