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Aeronautics

IN A FLASH: Lighter Than Air
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today
Student competing in the 2023 CAE Lighter Than Air Engineering Competition

Students from the College of Aeronautics and Engineering competed to create flyable aircraft using helium balloons. 

Celebrating Flight Achievements: The College of Aeronautics and Engineering Pilot Pinning Ceremony
College of Aeronautics and Engineering
A table covered in aeronautics lanyards with attached pilot wings

On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University hosted the second annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony.

A New Chapter in Learning: CAE Introduces VR Technology in Aeronautics Classes
College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Students use virtual reality technology

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is thrilled to announce the integration of virtual reality technology into its senior-level Professional Pilot course

FedEx Pledges to Build New Aeronautics Academic Center at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Through Philanthropic Support
Kent Campus
Aeronautics Center under construction

FedEx Corp. has pledged $5 million, in addition to $1.5 million already given, in support of an aeronautics academic center that will be located at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Airport. The new 17,800-square-foot building will be named the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center.

Taking Flight
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Magazine
Photo by Melanie Nesteruk '18

As Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ celebrates the 50th anniversary of its flight technology program, we survey the sky-high dreams of women in aeronautics. By Erin Peterson / Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Magazine

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Aeronautics Fair Takes Place Sept. 9
Kent Campus
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Aeronautics Fair, a family-friendly event on Sept. 9, will feature vintage aircraft, military vehicles, speakers and pilots, as well as airplane and hot air balloon rides.

Flying Flashes Finish Historical Air Race for Women
Kent Campus
Jaila Manga (left) and Helen Miller pose near the propeller of their Cessna Sky Hawk at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Airport, preparing their plane for the 41st Air Race Classic.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University and FedEx Announce $1.5 Million Donation That Propels Aeronautics
Kent Campus
Virginia Albanese (far left) of FedEx Custom Critical presents a giant check to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Beverly Warren. Also pictured are Interim Dean Robert Sines, Vice President Stephen Sokany and Flash.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Aeronautics Fair Set for Sept. 10
Kent Campus
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Aeronautics Fair, a family-friendly event on Sept. 10, will feature vintage aircraft, military vehicles, speakers and pilots, as well as airplane and hot air balloon rides.

The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early
Kent Campus
Carissa Marion (left) Jalia Manga (right) are the first female pilot team from Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to compete in the Air Race Classic. Follow their progress on Twitter using #NikkiTheTopHawk.

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