College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Charting a Path to Aviation Leadership
It was a childhood fascination with aviation that led alumna Linell Homentosky to choose 91¿´Æ¬Íø when it came time to pick the ideal college program for her. As she tells it, the interest was first sparked by her aunt, Judy, who was a flight attendant.
91¿´Æ¬Íø to Host 2025 NIFA SAFECON Region III Competition
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at 91¿´Æ¬Íø will host the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 19–24. The competition will bring collegiate aviators from across the region to the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Airport in Stow, Ohi…
Drone-Delivered Kickoff Highlights Innovation at Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Homecoming
Fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø and a milestone for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
Chicago Native Pursues Aviation Dream at Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø
Ashanti Mallit's childhood fascination with aviation led her to Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø, where she is now a professional pilot major. She discovered Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø through the United Aviate Program, a career development initiative that helps aspiring pilots transition to United Airlines as first officers.
Building Experience Through Research and Leadership
Opportunities in Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering are giving aerospace engineering junior Stuart Klein a front-row seat to the future of sustainable energy and advanced aerospace systems.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø's Spacecraft Design Lab is Where Students Build Flight-Ready Satellites
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø's Spacecraft Design Lab is the location where a group of 35 Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø undergraduates and nine graduate students in the AstroFlashes space exploration club are designing, building, and testing satellites and spacecraft components, and competing in space engineering challenges.
FAA Grant to Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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 91¿´Æ¬Íø 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…
IN A FLASH: Back Where It Began
The 91¿´Æ¬Íø Aeronautics & Engineering Expo at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Airport received a special visitor as Goodyear's retro-painted Wingfoot One aircraft returned to the place where the company's first blimp was christened, 100 years ago.
IN A FLASH: Winging It
Students in the aeronautics programs in Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering learn about every aspect of aircraft and flight.
91¿´Æ¬Íø Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo
91¿´Æ¬Íø will host its Aeronautics and Engineering Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Airport. The family friendly event offers a full day of aviation excitement and STEM inspiration for all ages.