U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), as a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, locked in $5.29 million for Tuskegee University’s Aviation and Aero Technology Program in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This congressionally directed spending would contribute to the growth and success […]
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NBAA-BACE Collegiate Connect to Inspire Tomorrow’s Business Aviation Workforce
Career opportunities in business aviation are limitless and provide substantial growth potential for young professionals. This message will be on display during the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) Collegiate Connect program, which will shine the spotlight on all the industry has to offer. Taking place Oct. 24, admission to the one-day program […]
National Aviation Day Creates Great Opportunities to Promote Careers in Aviation
Photo above – Lone Star Flight Museum. Each year throughout the country on August 19th, National Aviation Day provides a great opportunity for organizations to promote careers in aviation. That was certainly true for a number of organizations in Texas including the Lone Star Flight Museum. “National Aviation Day is the best day of the […]
American Airlines CR Smith Museum Inspires Next Generation of Aviators
On National Aviation Day, American Airlines honored the incredible achievements of the aviation industry and reflected on the boundless potential it holds for the future. In a field where innovation and exploration are fundamental processes, American is committed to building a diverse pipeline of future aviation professionals. Empowering the next generation is crucial to the […]
Burlington Senior Squadron of Vermont Wing, CAP Conducts Monthly SAREX
Photo above – Capt Anthony Derderian (left) and Mission Pilot Lt Col Don Majercik review SAREX flight plans. The Burlington Squadron of the Vermont Wing (NER-VT-002) routinely practices its airborne search and rescue skills and technologies, while building aircrew and mission staff teams for aerial photo reconnaissance needed for natural disaster assessment, navigation; as well […]
AOPA Foundation Helps Dreams Come True
The philanthropic arm of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, a 501(c)(3) organization known as the AOPA Foundation, has announced the recipients of its 2024 flight training scholarship awards. Ranging from $250 to $14,000, each scholarship will help ease the recipient’s financial burden of flight training, testing, obtaining materials, and furthering their education to reach […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Announces Record Investment in Aerospace Education for FY 2025
Photo above – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Aero Education program has been recognized twice by the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO), enjoying a positive reputation for investing millions in aerospace and aviation education programs statewide. The commission approved grants totaling $732,000 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and will provide nearly $2 […]
PenFed Credit Union Announces Young Aviator Scholarship Winner
PenFed Credit Union announced U.S. Air National Guard Senior Airmen Grace Swarts as the winner of a $10,000 scholarship to pursue her pilot’s license. Swarts was selected for demonstrating academic excellence while serving in the military. The scholarship is administered by the EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc. “Grace is a talented individual who embodies ‘The Spirit […]
NC Global TransPark Wraps Up Successful ACE Academy
The North Carolina Global TransPark ACE Academy completed its third week with attendees traveling to some incredible locations to learn more about how aerospace applies to many areas, such as how pilots receive their licenses and the importance of aviation to the Department of Defense. The ACE Academy group took a tour of the Marine […]
Four Students Complete Daher/GAMA International Internship with Busy Week at EAA AirVenture
The four students selected by Daher Aircraft and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) for their annual joint international internship program are present at last week’s EAA AirVenture gathering in Oshkosh, Wisconsin – supporting the Daher team during the world’s largest air show event and benefitting from an exceptional first-hand experience with the aviation industry. […]
