VERO BEACH, Fla. — Piper Aircraft will begin delivering the first of five new Piper Arrow pilot training aircraft to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach, Fla. campus. “The five Piper Arrows join the Embry-Riddle learning fleet of more than 60 pilot training aircraft,” said Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University President and CEO Dr. John P. Johnson. “The […]
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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 […]
Embry-Riddle launches international research journal
The International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics and Aerospace (IJAAA) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is now accepting submissions from scholars in academia, industry and government. Founded in 2013, this peer-reviewed, online publication focuses on global issues currently facing the aviation, aeronautics and aerospace industries. Topics of interest include: Current aviation problems and solutions; launch and space […]
Embry-Riddle to offer UAS workshop
Those looking to gain a better understanding of the emerging unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry can take advantage of a two-day course being offered in Las Vegas Feb. 27-28 by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. Topics to be discussed include: Introduction and impact of UAS; UAS designs; legislation, certification and regulation; industry concerns; applications; operational profiles; business […]
Embry-Riddle offers short courses
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 […]
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 […]
Embry-Riddle Worldwide names Witcher dean of College of Aeronautics
DAYTONA BEACH — Kenneth L. Witcher has been named dean of the College of Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. In his nine years with the university, Witcher has served in several roles, including adjunct faculty member, director of academics, and program chair. As dean of the College of Aeronautics, he will lead nearly 50 full-time […]
Embry-Riddle: Climbing out despite turbulent times
You might wonder how a big aviation university is doing during the recession. After all, airline flying is not the glamorous, big money career it used to be. What’s a college to do? At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, change is the order of the day. That change has been underway for some […]
Embry-Riddle Prescott adds new degree programs
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will launch three new degree programs in the spring of 2013: Astronomy, Cyber Intelligence and Security, and Software Engineering with an emphasis in Cybersecurity. “The new programs reflect our commitment to expanding the diversity of our programs and focusing on our commitment and vision to providing quality education,” said Dr. Frank Ayers, […]