The Dee Howard Foundation has announced the members of the San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame Class of 2020. They are June Scobee Rodgers, Ph.D., the widow of Challenger Space Shuttle Commander Richard “Dick” Scobee, Col. Thomas M. McNish, M.D., MPH (USAF Ret.), and The United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine […]
Aviation Education
Sling Pilot Academy Awards 2019 $20K Scholarship
Throughout his journey from Costa Rica to the USA, California student pilot, Anthony ‘Tony’ Jimenez, has dreamed of becoming a professional aviator. Even with aggressive new programs like that offered by the Sling Pilot Academy (SPA), such pursuits seem at first, daunting, but Anthony’s recent win in a $20K scholarship competition makes his dream all […]
Ticket Punched: Flying Salukis Head to National after Ninth Straight Regional Title
With more than half of his squad potentially competing for the first time, Nathan Lincoln, head coach of Southern Illinois University’s Flying Salukis, had a few anxious moments leading to the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region VIII competition. But a blend of veterans and youth during the Oct. 29-Nov. 2 event at Southern Illinois Airport […]
American Airlines Offers Flight Education Grants to High Schools Utilizing AOPA’s You Can Fly Curriculum
In an effort to grow and diversify the pilot population, the American Airlines Pilot Recruiting & Development team has announced the 2019 continuation of the Flight Education Grant. These grants are awarded to fund creative and inspirational ideas aimed at growing and diversifying the next generation of aviators. In the last several years, American Airlines […]
Data on the Fly Event In NC Uses Aviation to Inspire Students, Honor Gold Star Families
Photo above – Karen Allen and Don Koch, SAS employees that have been instrumental in developing the successful Data on the Fly program. Data on the Fly, an event sponsored by SAS that uses aviation to inspire students to pursue science, technology, engineering and math careers, returned to the North Carolina DOT’s Division of Aviation […]
Women Take Flight During I Hart Flying Foundation’s Triple Scholarship Announcement During NBAA-BACE
With innovative technology, safety, sustainably, interactive experiences as highlights of this year’s NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, one of the more prominent focus areas centered on diversity and inclusion, and a future workforce. We need both a talented and diverse future pipeline of aviation professionals to meet industry demands. Matching this excitement, energy and need, on […]
Raytheon Awards Women in Aviation Scholarships with Air Traffic Control Association
Raytheon Company awarded two Women in Aviation scholarships as part of the Air Traffic Control Association’s (ATCA) Scholarship Fund Program. Each scholarship winner will receive a $10,000 cash scholarship to pursue an aviation-related degree. Administered by ATCA and announced in conjunction with the organization’s 64th annual conference, the Raytheon Women in Aviation Scholarship awardees include […]
Online Schools Report Publishes Ranking of Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Aeronautics and Aviation for 2019-2020
Online Schools Report (OSR) has released their ranking of the Best Online Aeronautics and Aviation Degrees. OSR, the new student resource site, based their ranking strictly on data, prioritizing the school’s ability to deliver an online education comparable to an on-campus degree. OSR recently went through a complete revamp. Part of the upgrade includes a […]
12th Annual Al Conklin and Bill de Decker Scholarship Announced
Conklin & de Decker in association with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), has announced the recipient of the annual Al Conklin and Bill de Decker Business Aviation Management Scholarship is Connyr Bennett of West Point, Utah. NBAA Charities and Conklin & de Decker annually award $5,000 to a carefully selected undergraduate student who is […]
Six Certified Aviation Manager Scholarships Awarded at NBAA-BACE
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced at its Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) that six scholarships have been awarded to current and aspiring Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs). These scholarships, which are given annually, promote professional development in business aviation by providing financial support for qualified CAM exam candidates. Jake Cartwright Leadership Scholarship […]
