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 […]
Aviation Education
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 […]
NBAA Awards 18 Scholarships to Students at NBAA-BACE
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation. This week at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, NV, 18 students will be receiving the following awards: UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship The UAA Janice […]
AOPA Air Safety Institute Releases 28th Joseph T. Nall Report
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released the 28th Joseph T. Nall Report for 2016 which reports that general aviation (GA) fatal accidents continued the previous year’s decline even as hours flown marked three years of steady growth. The 1,214 total accidents for the year rose from the previous […]
Oklahoma Set to Soar with Aviation as Core Curriculum
There is a strong tailwind pushing aviation and aerospace education in the State of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission is leading a renewed and dedicated charge in that effort. The endeavor began three years ago in the heart of Pontotoc County when an educator from Ada Public Schools, Paula Kedy, Executive Director Of Academics […]
EAA, AMA Creating Hands-On ‘Build-and-Fly’ R/C Model Building, Flying Opportunities for Kids
Bringing hands-on aviation activities to young people is the goal as the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) unveil the new “Young Eagles Build and Fly” program to engage youth in hands-on building and flying of radio-control aircraft. The initiative provides EAA chapters the opportunity to purchase a specially designed SIG […]
New Youth Aviation Education Program Launches in Aspen
The Aspen Flight Academy in Aspen, Colorado, is launching a youth aviation education program this fall that is the first of its kind in the nation. The “Every Student Flies” program will provide a free flight lesson to every student at the Aspen Public High School, with enrollment this fall being 556 students. Four Roaring […]
