The UND Aerospace Foundation announced a $300,000 award by The Ray Foundation, Inc. to be used for scholarships to help 25 U.S. Military Veterans earn their Private Pilot License. Training will take place at the UND Phoenix Flight Training Center (UND Phoenix), beginning as early as February 2022. The scholarships are designed to cover nearly […]
Aviation Education
Piper Aircraft Expands Brand Ambassador Program to Include Minnesota State University – Mankato
Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced the expansion of its brand ambassador program to include Minnesota State University at Mankato (MNSU). Piper Brand Ambassadors leverage their social media channels to promote their individual pilot training journey and act as advocates for the aviation industry. The program is designed to increase awareness of the aviation degree paths offered […]
AOPA’S AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE RELEASES EARLY ANALYSIS: N880Z VIDEO
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) released a new video from its Early Analysis series providing an initial analysis of a tragic accident that took place on December 27th. On that date, a Learjet 35A crashed into a neighborhood in El Cajon, Calif., killing the pilot, copilot, and two flight nurses. […]
Flying for Change
Photo above – Middle school kids at the Marlin, TX fly-in event, took flight for the very first time. As part of American’s ongoing pilot recruiting efforts, the American Airlines Cadet Academy (AACA) team is working hard to expand awareness of the pilot career in communities across the United States. Just in the past few […]
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Receives New Flight Simulator ALSIM AL250
ALSIM has announced that Saskatchewan Polytechnic is upgrading its fleet with a new AL250 flight simulator. Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada, they have been operating their AL200 simulator since 2011. The AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re-configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II or Level 2-IPC […]
Colorado Division of Aeronautics Welcomes Hetty Carlson to the Team
The Colorado Division of Aeronautics has announced Hetty Carlson as the latest addition to the team. Hetty will begin on January 4, 2022, as the Division’s Education Grants and Outreach Program Specialist. Ms. Carlson will be responsible for the management and implementation of the Division’s Aviation Education Grant and Internship Programs. Additionally, she will serve […]
K-State Aerospace and Technology Campus Adds New Training Aircraft
Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus is taking another step forward in becoming a global aerospace leader by providing career-ready pilots. The campus has added 17 new aircraft to enhance its fleet and provide students with a high-quality flight training program. These new planes were purchased from two well-known airplane manufacturers. “This is […]
UTSA Klesse College unveils gift from The Dee Howard Foundation
Last week, the University of Texas at San Antonio’s (UTSA) newly named Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (Klesse College) unveiled a gift from the Dee Howard Education Fund and The Dee Howard Foundation. A Dee Howard XR Learjet replica model is now proudly displayed in the lobby area of the […]
Piper Aircraft Opens Application for 2022 Apprenticeship Program
Piper Aircraft announced today that it has opened the application period for the 2022 Apprenticeship Program. The 2022 group, which will begin in August, will be the fourth apprenticeship class to begin at Piper Aircraft’s world headquarters in Vero Beach, FL. The two-year program includes a combination of on-the-job training, as well as classroom instruction […]
American Airlines CR Smith Museum Recipient of STEM Education Award
The American Airlines CR Smith Museum was awarded the 2021 Million Women Mentors — Texas Stand Up for STEM Educational Organization award. The award recognizes the museum’s commitment to empowering young girls to pursue STEM careers through educational programs. According to the United States Census Bureau, women made up nearly half of the U.S. workforce […]
