Aeronautics

FedEx Pledges to Build New Aeronautics Academic Center at Kent State Through Philanthropic Support
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Aeronautics Center under construction

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 Kent State University Airport. The new 17,800-square-foot building will be named the FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center.

Taking Flight
Kent State Magazine
Photo by Melanie Nesteruk '18

As Kent State celebrates the 50th anniversary of its flight technology program, we survey the sky-high dreams of women in aeronautics. By Erin Peterson / Kent State Magazine

Kent State University Aeronautics Fair Takes Place Sept. 9
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The Kent State University Aeronautics Fair, a family-friendly event on Sept. 9, will feature vintage aircraft, military vehicles, speakers and pilots, as well as airplane and hot air balloon rides.

Flying Flashes Finish Historical Air Race for Women
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Jaila Manga (left) and Helen Miller pose near the propeller of their Cessna Sky Hawk at the Kent State University Airport, preparing their plane for the 41st Air Race Classic.

Kent State University and FedEx Announce $1.5 Million Donation That Propels Aeronautics
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Virginia Albanese (far left) of FedEx Custom Critical presents a giant check to Kent State President Beverly Warren. Also pictured are Interim Dean Robert Sines, Vice President Stephen Sokany and Flash.

Kent State University Aeronautics Fair Set for Sept. 10
Kent Campus
The Kent State University Aeronautics Fair, a family-friendly event on Sept. 10, will feature vintage aircraft, military vehicles, speakers and pilots, as well as airplane and hot air balloon rides.

The Flying Flashes Reach the Finish Line Early
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Carissa Marion (left) Jalia Manga (right) are the first female pilot team from Kent State to compete in the Air Race Classic. Follow their progress on Twitter using #NikkiTheTopHawk.

Kent State Aeronautics Unveils 2016 Top Hawk Plane
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A Kent State aeronautics student looks over Nikki, the university’s new aircraft, on the tarmac at the Kent State Airport. The student will be flying the plane in the 2016 Air Race Classic.

19th Aviation Heritage Fair Set for Sept. 19
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A Douglas DC-3/C-47 cargo plane sits on the tarmac at the Kent State University Airport during the 2014 Aviation Heritage Fair. The plane is owned by the Yankee Air Museum and was open for tours.

Scholar of the Month
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Thomas Long (second from left), assistant professor in the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology, walks along the flight line at the Kent State University Airport with a group of Kent State students.

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