The Elevate Scholarship Program, targeting individuals between the ages of 16 and 24, provides Part 107 training, as well as resources to equip young individuals with essential drone operation capabilities, according to officials.
Briefings
TITAN Aerospace Insurance expands to Dallas
The Dallas office joins a growing list of TITAN locations, including New Bern, N.C.; Greensboro, N.C.; Atlanta; Memphis; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Denver.
MedXpress upgraded
Upgrades have been made to the FAA’s MedXpress website to assist pilots in preparing for their next visit with an aviation medical examiner (AME).
TAS Aviation expands to KAOH
TAS Aviation, which provides Twin Cessna maintenance and support, has opened its second location at Lima Allen County Regional Airport (KAOH) in Lima, Ohio.
Aviation advocates welcome approval of pilot mental wellness legislation
The bill directs the FAA to revise regulations for mental health disclosure and treatment, with the aim of removing barriers to mental wellness services and updating archaic policies surrounding mental health disclosures.
Embry‑Riddle introduces air traffic management associate’s degree
The new Associate of Science in Air Traffic Management program — set to debut in August 2025 — has been approved to be part of the FAA’s Enhanced Air Traffic Controller Training Initiative (AT-CTI).
New agreement earns students college credit
Under the new agreement, students who complete the 9th, 10th, and 11th grade AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Curriculum will earn up to 10 credits at Community College of Beaver County in Pennsylvania.
Executive MBA program in aviation takes off at CU Denver
The Executive MBA in Aviation includes all the foundational knowledge of a traditional MBA, while immersing students in the interconnected elements that drive aviation, university officials said.
More than $500,000 offered in scholarships
This year’s scholarships are available to NGPA members at all stages of flight training, as well as those pursuing careers in other aviation-related pursuits.