Richard and Christine Estey have been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, respectively, according to 1st Lt Lucien Thresher, Commander of the Burlington Senior Squadron (VT-002). Their respective promotions recognize their accomplishments, time in service, and enduring commitment to the Squadron and CAP. “Lts Christine and Richard Estey bring successful and relevant backgrounds that have enhanced our […]
Aviation Education
Arizona-Based True Course Simulations & Pilot Institute Join Forces to Revolutionize Pilot Training
Arizona-Based, True Course Simulations and Pilot Institute announced that they have joined forces to create a cutting-edge approach to flight instruction. The two companies say their new partnership will revolutionize the way pilots are trained. TCS is a leader in virtual reality flight simulation technology and PI is an industry leader in video flight training, […]
SIU Aviation to Receive Seven New Cessna 172s
SIU Aviation will be receiving seven new state-of-the-art Cessna 172s into its flight training program later this week at Southern Illinois Airport. Several SIU aviation program officials, including director José R. Ruiz and chief flight instructor Steven Goetz, along with several flight instructors, will be on-hand. “I am very excited at the prospect of acquiring […]
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr. Encourages Auburn Students to Drive Change
Gen. CQ Brown Jr., chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, visited Auburn University’s School of Aviation on April 20 to inspire the next generation of change-makers in aviation by advising them on sound leadership. As chief of staff, Brown leads the organization and training of more than half a million active-duty Airmen at […]
OAC Recognizes 2023 Oklahoma Aviation Art Contest Winners
Artwork above by Norman North High student, Elizabeth Yue. The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission recognized the students that placed in the 2023 Oklahoma Aviation & Aerospace Art Contest. This year, Oklahoma Aeronautics received over 400 pieces of art from 35 participating school districts. The annual contest is part of a larger national and international effort to […]
NASAO Accepting Applications for 2023 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship
The NASAO Center for Aviation Research and Education is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for the 2023 Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship. The Henry Ogrodzinski Scholarship is awarded to a college student for academic achievement in aviation or aerospace. The annual scholarship was created in memory of Henry Ogrodzinski, who spent more than 17 […]
Calio Honored at Vaughn College Annual Gala
Airlines for America (A4A) President and CEO Nicholas E. Calio was honored at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology’s spring 2023 gala. Vaughn College, a private college in New York, specializes in aviation education and is a pipeline to many A4A member carriers. “I am honored and humbled to celebrate Vaughn College because I believe […]
Inaugural Oklahoma Student Pilot Day Held in Tulsa
At the American Airlines Hangar 80 situated at Tulsa International Airport, over 400 aviation students and educators made the journey to attend the first-ever Oklahoma Student Pilot Day on April 6. Students gathered at the event presented by the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission in partnership with American Airlines, Tulsa Air and Space Museum, the Oklahoma Air […]
Quiet Skies: Universities to Research Way to Reduce Aviation Noise
America’s best aviation minds will look for new ways to reduce aviation noise this year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $19 million to 14 universities across the country as part of the Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT). “Research is the gateway to breakthroughs. With the best minds, we can reduce noise and fly with […]
K-State Salina Names New Residence Hall After Kansas Aviator Amelia Earhart
Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus has named its third on-campus residence hall Earhart Hall in honor of Kansas aviator and female trailblazer Amelia Earhart. Earhart Hall will open later this year, and the facility’s name recognizes the campus’s history of teaching future aeronauts. “Providing a strong campus community helps students succeed both […]



