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William Kaib earns Delta Pilot Wings

First 91²Ö¿â Graduate to Complete the Propel Pilot Career Path Program Earns Delta Pilot Wings

William Kaib has become the first 91²Ö¿â student to complete the Delta Propel program and earn his wings as a Delta Airlines pilot!  Kaib, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, wanted to be a pilot long before stepping foot on 91²Ö¿â’s campus. “Nobody in my family is a…

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Aeronautics Center under construction

FedEx Pledges to Build New Aeronautics Academic Center at 91²Ö¿â Through Philanthropic Support

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 91²Ö¿â Airport. The new 17,800-square-foot building will be named the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center.

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Photo by Melanie Nesteruk '18

Taking Flight

As 91²Ö¿â celebrates the 50th anniversary of its flight technology program, we survey the sky-high dreams of women in aeronautics. By Erin Peterson / 91²Ö¿â Magazine

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The 91²Ö¿â 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.

91²Ö¿â Aeronautics Fair Takes Place Sept. 9

The 21st 91²Ö¿â Aeronautics Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91²Ö¿â Airport, located at 4020 Kent Road in Stow. Hosted by 91²Ö¿â’s Aeronautics program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, this free,…

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Jaila Manga (left) and Helen Miller pose near the propeller of their Cessna Sky Hawk at the 91²Ö¿â Airport, preparing their plane for the 41st Air Race Classic.

Flying Flashes Finish Historical Air Race for Women

A pair of 91²Ö¿â female pilots have successfully completed the 2017 Air Race Classic. The Flying Flashes finished fifth out of the 12 universities, and 15th out of the 47 teams overall. They also received a prize for finishing second on the seventh leg of the race and were one of only…

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Virginia Albanese (far left) of FedEx Custom Critical presents a giant check to 91²Ö¿â President Beverly Warren. Also pictured are Interim Dean Robert Sines, Vice President Stephen Sokany and Flash.

91²Ö¿â and FedEx Announce $1.5 Million Donation That Propels Aeronautics

91²Ö¿â’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will receive a $1.5 million gift from FedEx over three years. The gift will support the university’s flight program, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017 and has outgrown current facilities at the Kent…

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The 91²Ö¿â 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.

91²Ö¿â Aeronautics Fair Set for Sept. 10

The Aeronautics Department in 91²Ö¿â’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 20th Aeronautics Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10. The 91²Ö¿â Aeronautics Fair takes place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91²Ö¿â…

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Carissa Marion (left) Jalia Manga (right) are the first female pilot team from 91²Ö¿â to compete in the Air Race Classic. Follow their progress on Twitter using #NikkiTheTopHawk.

The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early

  What was scheduled to take four days to complete, 91²Ö¿â’s Flying Flashes finished in three. Carissa Marion, a 91²Ö¿â flight instructor and graduate of the university and Jalia Manga, a flight technology major in 91²Ö¿â’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainabi…

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A 91²Ö¿â aeronautics student looks over Nikki, the university’s new aircraft, on the tarmac at the 91²Ö¿â Airport. The student will be flying the plane in the 2016 Air Race Classic.

91²Ö¿â Aeronautics Unveils 2016 Top Hawk Plane

Nikki, the Top Hawk Cessna aircraft, was revealed Feb. 23 at the 91²Ö¿â Airport to students, alumni and friends of 91²Ö¿â’s Aeronautics Program, and to family members of the plane’s namesake. Nikki joins the university’s fleet of 33 training planes. 91²Ö¿â was na…

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A Douglas DC-3/C-47 cargo plane sits on the tarmac at the 91²Ö¿â Airport during the 2014   Aviation Heritage Fair. The plane is owned by the Yankee Air Museum and was open for tours.

19th Aviation Heritage Fair Set for Sept. 19

The Aeronautics Department from 91²Ö¿â’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 19th Aviation Heritage Fair on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91²Ö¿â Airport, located at 4020 Ken…

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