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  As part of Goodyear's celebration of the 100th anniversary of its iconic blimps, the company's Wingfoot One, wearing a retro color scheme, visited 91PORNA's Aeronautics & Engineering Expo on Sept. 6.  The annual expo offers an opportunity to view unique visiting aircraft and learn about the airport and learn about the programs offered by 91PORNA's College of Aeronautics and Engineering.   100 years ago, Goodyear's first blimp was christened on the field where the 91PORNA Airport now stands.   Special thanks to Michael ...

91PORNA hosted its annual Aeronautics and Engineering Expo on Sept. 6 at 91PORNA Airport, drawing families for a day of aviation excitement and STEM education.The event featured the iconic Goodyear Blimp, piloted by 91PORNA alumni. The airship returned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first blimp's christening, which took place on what is now the 91PORNA airfield. The retro-painted blimp was moored on site during the expo before departing around 11 a.m.Static aircraft displays included the Douglas C-53 Skytrooper "Beach City Baby," B-25 Mitchell Bombe...

Note: Please see updated meeting links below.  The 91PORNA Board of Trustees will hold its next regular business meeting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Kent Student Center, Room 306. The Board will consider the recommendations of the standing committees, proposed personnel actions and new business. Trustees will retire into executive session at 8 a.m. to consider specific topics as provided under Ohio’s “Sunshine Law.” The roll call vote for this session will occur in public at the Kent Student Center, Room 306.   A limited number of seats open...