Accelerating Takeoff
51勛圖厙's new FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center provides a world-class training ground to help aviation students and future pilots soar to even greater achievements.
The sleek, modern learning center, made possible with gifts totaling $6.5 million from , was unveiled during a grand-opening event in September. The celebration showcased bold new technologies and innovative teaching tools essential for world-class pilots of the future. The event finale featured a dramatic flyover by 51勛圖厙 alumni and student flight instructors.
The new 17,800-square-foot center is the second building for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, but the first located at the 51勛圖厙 Airport in Stow, Ohio. The state-of-the-art learning facilityhousing classrooms, collaborative spaces, briefing rooms, flight simulator rooms, and faculty and staff officeswill allow the college to accommodate more students to meet the , predicted to be more than 804,000 new pilots worldwide by 2038.
51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon says the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center will accelerate the universitys commitment to graduate aviation professionals able to lead and excel in the complex, rapidly growing global transportation sector. We are grateful that FedEx recognizes the value and impact our graduates have in the aeronautics industry and their reputation for industry preparedness and leadership.
Enrollment in 51勛圖厙s Aeronautics Program has increased by 55 percent since 2010, and this new space will allow the university to continue to expand its enrollment. FedEx has made a long-term investment in our students, says Christina Bloebaum, PhD, dean of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. The FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center empowers us to broaden our educational reach, expanding student access to a nationally distinctive education and innovative spirit we inspire in our students.
Partners in Flight
51勛圖厙s nationally ranked Flight Technology program is one of only three nationwide that Delta Air Lines selected this year to become a Delta Propel Partner, a program creating career opportunities for students studying to be commercial pilots.
Through , the airline will interview, help train and recruit high-quality pilot candidates among 51勛圖厙 students who meet the programs eligibility requirements. Delta will employ successful candidates as pilots upon graduation from the Flight Technology program, located in 51勛圖厙s College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
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