The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) announced the names of three recipients for the 2023 Henry Ogrodzinski (Henry O.) Scholarship. NASAO congratulates Benjamin Parham of Elizabeth City State University (Surf City, NC), Tanner Bowman of Purdue University (Trafalgar, IN), and John Laing of Purdue University (Milford, OH). NASAO established the scholarship program in […]
Aviation Education
Utah State’s Aviation Faculty Honored with Statewide Awards
Each year, the Utah Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division honors five individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the state’s aviation industry. This year, two of those award winners are faculty members in Utah State University’s Department of Aviation Technology. Shalyn Drake earned the Rookie of the Year Award. Before joining USU’s faculty as a […]
Western Michigan University Selects Cirrus Aircraft for Training Fleet
Cirrus Aircraft has announced that Western Michigan University has purchased thirty-two (32) TRAC SR Series aircraft as it prepares to expand its College of Aviation. As a long-time collegiate partner, Western Michigan University has leveraged Cirrus Aircraft’s technology and sophistication for advanced student flight training. “We are honored to support one of the largest collegiate […]
Sling Pilot Academy Awarded $500,000 FAA Workforce Development Grant, Enabling Community Uplift with Scholarships
Sling Pilot Academy, located in Torrance, CA, has announced its recent achievement in being awarded one of the 2022 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Workforce Development Grants amounting to almost $500,000. With this significant Grant, the Academy is set to uplift the Torrance and local area communities by providing invaluable opportunities for our very own residents. […]
Colorado Aeronautical Board Approves $539,921 in Aviation Education and Workforce Development Grants
Last month, the Colorado Aeronautical Board approved nearly $540,000 in Colorado Aviation Education and Workforce Development grants. The grants were awarded on June 22, 2023, during a meeting of the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB) held in conjunction with the Colorado Airport Operators Association (CAOA) Spring Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A total of 20 organizations […]
16-Year-Old Washingtonian Achieves Glider Pilot License, Inspiring Youth Against All Odds
Ishitha Arekapudi, a determined and visionary 16-year-old from Washington, has reached another milestone on her journey to become an Astronaut, defying all the odds by attaining her Glider Pilot License. Ishitha’s ultimate dream is to become an Astronaut, and she has tirelessly pursued this path against all challenges with unwavering focus. Her achievements include her […]
How to End the National Pilot Shortage
By Trey Walters Travelers across the United States may have noticed an increase in flight delays and cancellations, as well as a reduction in the number of routes, but they might need to learn the cause behind these inconveniences. The airline industry is currently experiencing a massive pilot shortage that, if not resolved, could wreak […]
Kelly Heritage Foundation Grants $150,000 to Dee Howard Foundation for Futures in Drone Technology and AAM
Beginning this fall, more than 200 area middle and high schoolers will be well on their way to future careers in drone technology. As part of a two-year curriculum, students will learn assembly and repair, engineering and design, programming and operation of drone units. They will also learn about laws and ethics surrounding drone use […]
OSU, Partners Take State’s Aerospace and Aviation Leadership to Next Level
Last week, Oklahoma State University and partners — including Tulsa Innovation Labs and the Osage Nation — celebrated a ribbon-cutting at the LaunchPad Center for Advanced Air Mobility at OSU-Tulsa’s Helmerich Research Center (HRC). The LaunchPad Center will house dedicated resources to promote the development of new technologies in advanced air mobility, including staff to […]
Long Beach Airport Kicks Off New Aviation Program for High School Students
Long Beach Airport (LGB) kicked off its first Careers Taking Flight Externship Program last week, with 13 students from Cabrillo and Jordan high schools learning about a wide variety of aviation careers and how to make themselves competitive for future positions. “Long Beach’s deep-rooted connection to the aviation sector, which contributes to our local economy, […]
