Marshall University’s Bill Noe Flight School has expanded its professional training offerings with the addition of a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Aircraft Dispatcher Certification program, preparing students for one of the most critical roles in the aviation industry. The 16-week program consists of 235 instructional hours; with evening classes tailored for working professionals […]
Aviation Education
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Celebrates 2025 Oklahoma Girls in Aviation Day in OKC
Photo – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics welcomed more than 600 children to Oklahoma’s Third Annual Girls in Aviation Day on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at the AAR campus at Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) partnered with several community organizations to host the […]
675 Girls and Family Members Attend 11th Annual Girls in Aviation Day at Lone Star Flight Museum
A record-breaking 675 future aviators and STEM leaders and their families attended Girls in Aviation Day on Saturday, Sept. 20, presented by ExxonMobil at the Lone Star Flight Museum at Ellington Airport in Houston. A total of 391 young people ages 8 to 17, were accompanied by nearly 300 scout troop and group leaders and […]
AOPA Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications, Speeds Up Award Process
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the AOPA Foundation opened its scholarship application window today with a new, streamlined process that shortens wait times and helps current and future pilots take advantage of the scholarships sooner. Previously, the application window was open for five months, which was followed by several months of processing […]
Colorado Division of Aeronautics Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Aviation Education Grant Program
The Colorado Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics has announced the launch of the 2026 Colorado Aviation Education Grant Program. The application window is now open to eligible candidates with a deadline of December 15th, 2025 for submission. The purpose and intent of this aviation education program is to support education programs, projects, and initiatives […]
North Dakota Honored with National Aviation Education Award for Fly-ND Aviation Career Expo
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) is proud to announce that North Dakota has been selected as the recipient of the NASAO Center Aviation Education Program Award in recognition of its outstanding efforts to advance aviation education through the Fly-ND Aviation Career Expo. Presented annually by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), this […]
Cirrus Introduces New Instrument Rating Program
Cirrus® has expanded its Cirrus Approach™ Flight Training curriculum with the new Cirrus Instrument Rating Program. The Instrument Rating Program was designed by Cirrus Instructor Pilots for pilots interested in obtaining an Instrument Rating in a Cirrus aircraft. The program combines self-study content with in-person flight training. “The Cirrus Instrument Rating Program represents our commitment […]
U.S. High School Students Invited to Apply for Epic Flight Academy Scholarships
Epic Flight Academy will award 17 aviation scholarships totaling $145,000 in its 10th Annual Aviation Scholarship Awards. U.S. high school juniors and seniors are invited to apply. The deadline is October 1, 2025. Epic founder and CEO Danny Perna said, “This is the largest amount we have ever allocated for the annual scholarship awards. To […]
Aims Aviation Professor William Standerfer Inducted into Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame
Aims Community College Aviation Professor William Standerfer will be inducted into the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame next month, recognizing his decades of contributions to flight safety, education and community service. The Colorado Aviation Historical Society created the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame in 1969. Since its establishment, over 150 pioneers in aviation have been […]
ATP Flight School Begins Training First Class of American Airlines Cadet Academy Students
ATP Flight School began training its inaugural class of four American Airlines cadets at its Charlotte-Concord training center. This milestone marks the first group of cadets to enroll in the American Airlines Cadet Academy pathway through ATP, following ATP’s selection as an official partner school earlier this year. ATP Flight School welcomed its inaugural class […]
