Flight training provider Thrust Flight is expanding in aviation education with the launch of a new Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic School in Conroe, Texas, and a new FAA-approved Aircraft Dispatcher program at its North Texas campuses in Addison and Denison.
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North Dakota college to launch aviation maintenance program in fall 2025
Set to launch in Fall 2025, the program is the only FAA-certified offering of its kind in North Dakota, according to college officials, who note instruction will take place in both the classroom and at the AMT Program Hangar in collaboration with the Fargo Jet Center.
Drones, astronauts and more at KPPO aviation camp
“Aviation Camp is a chance for students to immerse themselves in the world of aviation and experience flight, learn basic flight maneuvers to fly an aircraft, discover career opportunities available to them, get hands on with aviation STEM activities, and more,” said Rachel Boulahanis, the airport’s operations manager.
Habitat for Aviation: Learning by doing
Beth White of Milton, Vermont, created a habitat using aviation to nurture an environment where young women do more than thrive. What Beth has brought to life with Habitat for Aviation’s Women Build Planes program is amazing. Her program does more than build airplanes — it introduces women and girls to commitment, connections, and community.
Oklahoma once again tops list for aerospace education
For the 2025-2026 school year, 144 schools across Oklahoma will teach the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) “You Can Fly” curriculum, up from 117 schools the previous year. This expansion represents more than 20% of all Oklahoma school districts, according to ODAA officials.
Iowa community college to launch new aviation degree
Delivered in partnership with North Iowa Air Service, the program is a five-semester curriculum that combines classroom instruction at North Iowa Area Community College with hands-on lab and flight training at Mason City Municipal Airport (KMCW).
Epic Flight Academy partners with Denver university
Epic Flight Academy and Metropolitan State University Denver have partnered, with Epic providing FAA Part 141 pilot training provider to MSU Denver students.
Epic Flight Academy partners with Florida college
Epic Flight Academy and Seminole State College of Florida (SSC) in Sanford have signed an agreement that allows Epic-trained pilots to transfer their certifications as college credit toward a degree at SSC.
University aviation program expands to KLOM
Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is expanding the reach of its Aviation Management program into the Philadelphia region at Wings Field Airport (KLOM).