Piper Aircraft has taken orders for three twin-engine piston-powered Training Class Piper Seminole aircraft from the UND Aerospace Foundation, which provides training and aircraft for the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences. The aircraft will be delivered later this year and join the Aviation Department’s training fleet of more than […]
Education
Four new board members elected at Embry-Riddle
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Board of Trustees has elected four new members: Dr. Charles D. Duva, president and CEO of DuvaSawko; C. Jeffrey Knittel, president of CIT Transportation Finance; David B. O’Maley, chairman emeritus and retired president and CEO of Ohio National Life Insurance Co.; and Jon W. Slangerup, an executive advisor to Moelis Capital Partners. […]
Two students earn EAA/Daher-Socata scholarships
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. — Grace Huseth of Tucker, Ga., and Michael Keck of Oshkosh, Wis., have been named recipients of this year’s EAA/DAHER-SOCATA International Scholarships. The internship program is now in its eighth year. Each recipient receives a five-week internship at DAHER-SOCATA’s Tarbes facility in France, located in the shadow of the Pyrenees […]
NIAR to host ground vibration testing class
Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research is working with LMS to offer a ground vibration testing class June 17-20 at the National Center for Aviation Training. The four-day Master Class provides an overview of the challenges and associated solutions for dynamic testing of full aircraft structures. The master class rolls out an integrated […]
Embry-Riddle inks deal for new Cessnas
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Cessna Aircraft Co. have signed a long-term purchase agreement that includes the delivery of 29 Cessna Skyhawk model 172S aircraft this year and 28 next year to upgrade the school’s current Skyhawk flight-training fleet at its campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz. “The Skyhawk is the workhorse of our […]
CWU Aviation offers new pilot certification
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Central Washington University’s Aviation program has become the first in the Pacific Northwest approved to authorize graduates for a Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) certificate. The FAA gave its final approval in early April. “We went through an application process with the FAA, where they reviewed our entire aviation curriculum,” says CWU […]
Liberty University partners with Cessna Pilot Centers
Cessna is collaborating with Liberty University to complement Liberty’s School of Aeronautics flight training program. Under this agreement, students who enroll in flight training at qualifying Cessna Pilot Centers can also enroll in Liberty’s online courses leading to a bachelor’s degree in aeronautics. “We are excited about what this partnership means for pilot training and […]
Jeppesen sponsors chart clinic webinars
Jeppesen is sponsoring a free educational webinar series for improving pilot awareness and navigational skills. The Chart Clinic Confidential series of interactive presentations is aimed at increasing general aviation pilot knowledge related to working with aviation navigation information and charts. Hosted by highly experienced pilots and navigation information professionals, the Chart Clinic Confidential series is […]
Angel MedFlight accepting applications for scholarship
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance is once again offer the Scholarship for Excellence in Aviation. Applications are being accepted now through July 11 for the fall 2014 scholarship award. Angel MedFlight established the scholarship, in partnership with the Arizona Business Aviation Association (AZBAA), to promote leadership and resourcefulness in students enrolled in […]