Embry-Riddle will hold a variety of aviation-focused short courses beginning in April at its campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz. The five-day courses can be completed individually or combined to earn an Embry-Riddle Certificate of Management in Aviation Safety. In addition, two three-day workshops at the Daytona Beach Campus will cover aviation safety […]
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Partnership for Corporate Aviation Training unveils new intiatives
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Partnership for Corporate Aviation Training, a non-profit organization, recently named new board members and officers, along with new initiatives and events. The sixth annual IA Renewal event will be March 11, while the sixth annual Smackdown will be held June 2-4. According to officials, as the partnership becomes more established, it […]
AAR partners with Spartan
TULSA, Okla. — AAR Aircraft Services (AAR) has reached an agreement with Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology to perform technician training and support in its Oklahoma City facility. Spartan will provide AAR employees with online and on location technical training for initial, recurrent, aircraft type specific and airline customer training. The agreement relieves AAR […]
Spartan names new CEO
TULSA, Okla. — Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has appointed of one of its board members, Peter H. Harris, as its new president and CEO. Harris succeeda Jeremy D. Gibson, who served in that role for the past eight years. Gibson will continue on the board and remains actively involved in several key projects. […]
GAMA scholarships now available
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today announced the availability of two scholarships awarded annually to students who have excelled in or are pursuing aviation studies. The Edward W. Stimpson “Aviation Excellence Award” is given to a graduating high school senior who has been accepted to and will be enrolled in an […]
Embry-Riddle ranked among top online educators
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide has been named one of the nation’s top online educators, according to a U.S. News & World Report listing. Embry-Riddle Worldwide undergraduate degree programs placed No. 5 out of nearly 300 institutions ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Embry-Riddle shares the fifth spot with the University of […]
GAMA and Build A Plane launch second design challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and Build A Plane, a non-profit organization to encourage aviation and aerospace education, are partnering for a second year to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education in high schools across the United States through an aviation design competition. The team from the winning high […]
ATA courses approved for IA renewal
Aviation Training Academy (ATA) has received FAA approval for several of its courses for IA renewal credits, including: Hazardous Materials Awareness Training Online, General Aviation Fire Safety Online, and Human Factors, It All Starts with Maintenance in live seminar presentation. The Human Factors course is not currently available online, but planned for availability in 2014, […]
ICG course receives FAA approval for IA renewal credits
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — An Operations & Flight Line Maintenance Course offered by International Communications Group (ICG) for its NxtLink ICS-120A/220A satellite communications devices has been approved by the FAA for Inspection Authorization (IA) Renewal Training. The 14-hour course will allow authorized inspectors to use eight hours toward renewing his or her accreditation. The course […]