Florida’s Hernando County has secured a $13.6 million federal grant to accelerate infrastructure improvements at Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (KBKV). The funding will prepare 600 acres for aviation development, paving the way for aerospace companies, MROs, and a new workforce training campus.
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AviatorPro and Liberty University Partner on New Aviation Maintenance Training Platform
AviatorPro and Liberty University have partnered to launch a new FAA Part 147 aviation maintenance training platform.
CAU Expands Reach Flight Center Network
California Aeronautical University (CAU) continues expanding its Reach Flight Center network with the addition of the Lunken Flight Training Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. This partnership allows students to complete local flight training while earning a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree through CAU’s online program.
New Non-Profit Designed to Help First Generation Pilots
Unveiled at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the newly launched First Generation Pilots (FGP) non-profit organization is dedicated to supporting aspiring aviators. Through scholarships, networking, and nationwide collegiate chapters, FGP provides guidance to students who are the first in their families to pursue aviation careers.
Pilot Donates Cessna 310 To High School Aviation Program
Students at Westfield Technical Academy’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program in Massachusetts will receive hands-on training on a multi-engine aircraft thanks the donation of an airworthy Cessna 310 by a local pilot.
Aviation Education & Career Expo Returns to Rider Jet Center
The Nov. 6, 2026, event will welcome more than 65 vendors and 1,300 students, according to organizers.
Jet Stream Aviation Products Partners with Aero Detailing Academy
Jet Stream Aviation Products will support Aero Detailing Academy, which offers a four-week online aircraft detailing course paired with a two-day in-person, hands-on training experience.
Rare Jet Donated to Colorado College
A rare homebuilt Maverick TwinJet 1500 has landed at Aims Community College, bringing a new learning opportunity to A&P students.
N.C. Community College Introduces New Aviation Programs
Bladen Community College in Dublin, North Carolina, is preparing to launch an Aviation Management degree in the fall of 2026 and an Air Traffic Control training program in 2027.