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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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Airport.Students who have earned their Private Pilot Certificate at Ke…

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Delonte Goodman in the lab.

Moving Ever Closer to His Doctoral Degree and NASA Dream

As graduate student Delonte Goodman nears the completion of his doctoral program in Mechatronics, he completes work on several projects and sets his sights on research and landing a job at NASA. 

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A snowy flight over the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University Airport.

IN A FLASH: Up and Over the Snow!

Northeast Ohio’s unpredictable and sometimes extreme weather conditions provide excellent training scenarios for Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State student pilots.

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A plane lands on the tarmac at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Airport

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Finishes Second Overall, Earns Top Honors in Flying Events at NIFA SAFECON Region III

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University hosted the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 19–24 at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State'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!

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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.

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo Promises Fun for All Ages

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State's Aircraft Dispatch Program Takes Flight: Celebrating a Decade of Excellence

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State 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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