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 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Airport.Students who have earned their Private Pilot Certificate at Ke…
IN A FLASH: Up and Over the Snow!
Northeast Ohio’s unpredictable and sometimes extreme weather conditions provide excellent training scenarios for Â鶹¾«Ñ¡student pilots.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡Finishes Second Overall, Earns Top Honors in Flying Events at NIFA SAFECON Region III
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ hosted the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 19–24 at the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ 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.
FAA Grant to Â鶹¾«Ñ¡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 Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ 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…
IN A FLASH: Winging It
Students in the aeronautics programs in Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering learn about every aspect of aircraft and flight.
IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'s Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'s Aeronautics and Engineering Expo Promises Fun for All Ages
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ will host the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo (A&E Expo) on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Airport. This event offers a day of aviation excitement, hands-on STEM experiences, and family-friendly activities for all ages.
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Precision Flight Team Reaches New Heights at 2024 NIFA SAFECON
The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡ Precision Flight Team finished 11th overall out of 32 teams at this year’s .
Kent State's Aircraft Dispatch Program Takes Flight: Celebrating a Decade of Excellence
Â鶹¾«Ñ¡'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.
IN A FLASH: Taking to the Skies
Last year, the The Â鶹¾«Ñ¡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.