Oklahoma to Field-Test Bessie Coleman After School Aviation Program

Photo above – Senate Education Chairman Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, joined Grayson Ardies, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Thursday to announce a partnership with the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars Program to create a special after-school aviation program for 6th and 7th graders in Weatherford Public Schools, Pryor Public Schools, and Springdale […]

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Tom DeAveiro Joins NCDOT Division of Aviation Staff

Tom DeAveiro has joined the N.C. Department of Transportation as its new Aviation Safety and Preservation Engineer. In this role, DeAveiro will provide day-to-day administration of Maintenance Contracts and play a key role in establishing and maintaining Division Asset Management Systems through contracts and direct data collection. His responsibilities also extend to supporting the Division […]

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Shelton Named Director of Government Affairs, Industry Development, and Communications

The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) has named Sandra Shelton as its Director of Government Affairs, Industry Development, and Communications. In this position Shelton will be responsible for the agency’s marketing and communications initiatives, legislative and congressional affairs activities, and spearheading industry outreach and development efforts. Prior to Shelton joining the Department in […]

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Columbia Regional Airport to Lease Space to Moberly Area Community College for Aviation Technology Program

At the Dec. 18 City Council meeting, the Columbia City Council approved an agreement for Moberly Area Community College (MACC) to lease space at the Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to establish an Aviation Technology Program. The program will be a college-accredited FAA-certified flight school where graduates will attain an Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS). […]

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Boca Raton Airport Authority’s Annual Toys for Tots Drive Spreads Holiday Joy for the Seventh Consecutive Year

In a heartening tradition marking its seventh year, the Boca Raton Airport Authority, along with dedicated Airport Tenants including Atlantic Aviation, Boca Aircraft Maintenance, Boomers, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Privaira, Reliable Jet Maintenance, Lynn University, Civil Air Patrol, and Signature Aviation, has once again rallied the community for its annual Toys for Tots toy drive. […]

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Tidewater Tech and Aviation Institute of Maintenance Host Governor Youngkin and State Officials to Discuss Workforce Development

Tidewater Tech and Aviation Institute of Maintenance were honored to welcome Governor Glenn Youngkin, G. Bryan Slater, Secretary of Labor, and Carrie Roth, Director of the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, for a productive visit to the schools. The purpose of the visit was to engage in discussions about workforce development and skilled trades […]

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