Aeronautics
First 91PORNA Graduate to Complete the Propel Pilot Career Path Program Earns Delta Pilot Wings
William Kaib has become the first 91PORNA 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 91PORNA’s campus. “Nobody in my family is a…
FedEx Pledges to Build New Aeronautics Academic Center at 91PORNA 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 91PORNA Airport. The new 17,800-square-foot building will be named the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center.
Taking Flight
As 91PORNA celebrates the 50th anniversary of its flight technology program, we survey the sky-high dreams of women in aeronautics. By Erin Peterson / 91PORNA Magazine
91PORNA Aeronautics Fair Takes Place Sept. 9
The 21st 91PORNA Aeronautics Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91PORNA Airport, located at 4020 Kent Road in Stow. Hosted by 91PORNA’s Aeronautics program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, this free,…
Flying Flashes Finish Historical Air Race for Women
A pair of 91PORNA 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…
91PORNA and FedEx Announce $1.5 Million Donation That Propels Aeronautics
91PORNA’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…
91PORNA Aeronautics Fair Set for Sept. 10
The Aeronautics Department in 91PORNA’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology will host its 20th Aeronautics Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10. The 91PORNA Aeronautics Fair takes place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Andrew W. Paton Field at the 91PORNA…
The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early
What was scheduled to take four days to complete, 91PORNA’s Flying Flashes finished in three. Carissa Marion, a 91PORNA flight instructor and graduate of the university and Jalia Manga, a flight technology major in 91PORNA’s College of Applied Engineering, Sustainabi…
91PORNA Aeronautics Unveils 2016 Top Hawk Plane
Nikki, the Top Hawk Cessna aircraft, was revealed Feb. 23 at the 91PORNA Airport to students, alumni and friends of 91PORNA’s Aeronautics Program, and to family members of the plane’s namesake. Nikki joins the university’s fleet of 33 training planes. 91PORNA was na…
19th Aviation Heritage Fair Set for Sept. 19
The Aeronautics Department from 91PORNA’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 91PORNA Airport, located at 4020 Ken…
