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Aeronautics

A plane lands on the tarmac at Kent State Airport

Kent State Finishes Second Overall, Earns Top Honors in Flying Events at NIFA SAFECON Region III

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at 5XÉçÇø hosted the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 19–24 at the 5XÉçÇø Airport in Stow, Ohio. The weeklong event brought together collegiate aviators from across the…

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A single-engine airplane parked outside a hangar.

FAA Grant to Kent State 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 5XÉçÇø 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…

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Air Frame Lab, CAE

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.

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Kent State Today

2024 Aeronautics and Engineering Expo

IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!

5XÉçÇø's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages. 

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two images, a Douglas C-53 Skytrooper airplane and a robot dog.

5XÉçÇø's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo Promises Fun for All Ages

5XÉçÇø will host the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo (A&E Expo) on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 5XÉçÇø Airport. This event offers a day of aviation excitement, hands-on STEM experiences, and family-friendly activities for all ages.

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Jim Sebastian (Southwest Airlines Captain and KSU alumni) and Jaime Martello (Southwest Airlines Dispatcher and KSU alumni) in the Southwest Airlines Network Operation Control Building

Kent State's Aircraft Dispatch Program Takes Flight: Celebrating a Decade of Excellence

5XÉçÇø'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.

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

2024 KSU Flight Team

IN A FLASH: Taking to the Skies

Last year, the The Kent State 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.

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Kent State Today

Olivia Carnprobst standing next to a Piper Seminole aircraft

From Aspiring Aviator to First Officer: Olivia (Semon) Carnprobst's Journey Through the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Camp

Olivia (Semon) Carnbprobst’s (’22, ’23) journey from a high school junior at the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Camp (NKMAC) to a first officer at Endeavor Air epitomizes the camp's impact on young women's careers in aviation.

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FAA Erik Amend talks with students at the KSU airport

5XÉçÇøâ€™s College of Aeronautics and Engineering Welcomes Federal Aviation Administration Officials to Showcase Facilities and Capabilities

The visit highlighted the college’s current capabilities and plans for additional expansion and growth, particularly in advanced air mobility and aviation maintenance, and capabilities in workforce talent training and development.

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