The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics collaborated with multiple entities including Atlantic Aviation Corporation, Wiley Post Airport, the 137th Special Operations Wing, the Air and Space Forces Association of Oklahoma, and the Women in Aviation International Greater Oklahoma City Metro Chapter to host its second annual Girls in Aviation Day in central Oklahoma. The […]
Aviation Education
Lift Off! Your Vision, Your Art, in the 2025 Aviation Art Contest
Grab your colored pencils, crayons, and paints and let your imagination take flight! The N.C. Department of Transportation is soaring into the 2025 Aviation Art Contest, and this year’s theme, “Women with Wings,” is all about celebrating the pioneering women who were trailblazers in aviation, such as pilots, skydivers or women who built and maintained […]
Girls in Aviation Day Continues to Expand Reaching 33,000 Participants
Above – The Blue Angels Air Association India Chapter celebrated GIAD 2024. Girls around the world participated in the 10th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) organized by Women in Aviation International (WAI) on September 21. Through unique local events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members, the number of GIAD participants grew to over […]
GAMA Opens Registration for 2025 Aviation Design Challenge
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has officially opened registration for the 2025 Aviation Design Challenge. This annual competition, now in its thirteenth year, promotes careers in aviation in U.S. high schools through aviation-focused and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education curriculum. “GAMA is excited and proud to cultivate exciting aviation learning experiences through […]
Largest Study of Girls Identifies Persistent Barriers to STEM Participation Despite Rising Interest
Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) recently released “The Girls’ Index™: Girls & STEM Report,” a groundbreaking study involving 17,502 girls in grades 5-12 across the United States. This report sheds light on evolving perceptions, interests and challenges girls face in pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education and careers. The good news: The efforts of […]
Flying for Pure Fun; Online Course Preps Pros to Rekindle Passion for Simple Flying
No schedule, no paperwork, just the experiences that made you fall in love with flying in the first place. Sound good? The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is here to help. Many career pilots leave general aviation behind, and forget the joy of flying low and slow, taking in the view. Sharing the fun […]
Aviation Education Pioneer to Receive National Recognition
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that it is awarding the 2024 Frank G. Brewer Trophy to Lt. Col. Glendon Fraser, U.S.A.F. (ret.), Senior Airline Captain, aviation program pioneer, aerospace educator, and non-profit board member. Established in 1943, the Frank G. Brewer Trophy is awarded annually to an individual, a group of individuals, or an […]
Salina Airport Authority Names Amy Cole as Executive Director of AIM Center of Excellence at SLN
The Salina Airport Authority has announced Amy Cole as the new Executive Director of the Aviation Innovation and Maintenance (AIM) Center of Excellence at SLN, effective October 2024. Cole brings over twenty years of leadership experience to her new role at the AIM Center. Her background includes significant contributions as Chief Impact Officer at The […]
Chimes Aviation Academy Expands Fleet with Tecnam
Tecnam and Chimes Aviation Academy have announced the purchase of four P2010 TDI aircraft, powered by the Continental CD170 engine. This new acquisition will allow Chimes Aviation Academy to enhance its pilot training and provide students with a modern platform. Chimes Aviation Academy is one of the largest flying training organizations in India. With 2 […]
Air Charter Safety Foundation Announces Dates for 2025 Safety Symposium
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has announced that its 2025 Safety Symposium will take place from April 7-9, hosted at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach campus. The event, co-hosted by Embry-Riddle’s Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety and the College of Aviation, will bring together business aviation professionals dedicated to advancing safety in […]
