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Aeronautics

Pilot Pinning Ceremony

Earning your Private Pilot Certificate is the first step towards an exciting career as a professional aviator. Let’s Commemorate and Celebrate!The 2025 Pilot Pinning Ceremony was held Thursday, September 4, 2025 at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Airport.Students who have earned their Private Pilot Certificate at Ke…

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A snowy flight over the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Airport.

IN A FLASH: Up and Over the Snow!

Northeast Ohio’s unpredictable and sometimes extreme weather conditions provide excellent training scenarios for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ student pilots.

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A plane lands on the tarmac at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Airport

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Finishes Second Overall, Earns Top Honors in Flying Events at NIFA SAFECON Region III

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University hosted the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 19–24 at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Airport in Stow, Ohio. The weeklong event brought together collegiate aviators from across the region for flight and ground competition focused on precision, safety and professionalism.

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A single-engine airplane parked outside a hangar.

FAA Grant to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Airport Enhances Student Training and Supports Workforce Needs

A $4.1 million award from the Federal Aviation Administration will fund major infrastructure upgrades at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Airport, strengthening one of Ohio’s largest collegiate flight training programs and helping meet the aviation industry’s growing demand for pilots.The airport, owned by…

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Air Frame Lab, CAE

IN A FLASH: Winging It

Students in the aeronautics programs in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s College of Aeronautics and Engineering learn about every aspect of aircraft and flight.

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2024 Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages. 

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two images, a Douglas C-53 Skytrooper airplane and a robot dog.

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo Promises Fun for All Ages

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University will host the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo (A&E Expo) on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Airport. This event offers a day of aviation excitement, hands-on STEM experiences, and family-friendly activities for all ages.

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Jim Sebastian (Southwest Airlines Captain and KSU alumni) and Jaime Martello (Southwest Airlines Dispatcher and KSU alumni) in the Southwest Airlines Network Operation Control Building

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Aircraft Dispatch Program Takes Flight: Celebrating a Decade of Excellence

Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Aircraft Dispatch program. During the past decade, this FAA-certified program has graduated nearly 200 students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to pursue rewarding careers as aircraft dispatchers.

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2024 KSU Flight Team

IN A FLASH: Taking to the Skies

Last year, the The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Flight Team brought home an impressive collection of competition trophies and the pilots are is ready to take flight to bring in even more wins this year.

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