MONACA, Pennsylvania — The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) Foundation has made a $50,000 donation to support the college’s “Future Takes Flight” Aviation Capital Campaign, marking the first public contribution toward the initiative.
The donation will fund the purchase of a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) tabletop simulator, an advanced training tool designed to replicate real-world runway environments, including layouts modeled after Beaver County Airport (KBVI), Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT), and the FAA training academy in Oklahoma City, according to college officials.
“This leadership gift represents more than funding, it’s an investment in student success and the future of aviation,” said James Tompkins, associate professor of air traffic control. “With this new simulator, our students will train using technology that mirrors the environments they will encounter in their careers, giving them a critical advantage as they enter the workforce.”
The “Future Takes Flight” campaign supports the development of a new 30,000-square-foot Aviation Sciences Center at Beaver County Airport.
For more information: CCBCFoundation.org, CCBC.edu
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