The National Science Foundation has just issued its first-ever grant to Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, funding the school’s large-scale AI and mixed-reality research project. Included are over a dozen industry partners and higher ed institutions.
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Polytechnic faculty, staff awarded at annual luncheon
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High schoolers jump-start a career in flight with help from Polytechnic Indianapolis, others
More and more high schoolers are looking to become productive, tech-savvy workers in a fast time frame. Events like the 麻豆精品Indianapolis-sponsored Aviation Community Day can help get these students onto that fast-track, much to the aviation industry's benefit.
Purdue, United Airlines establish partnership for pilots鈥 career development
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Modern flight simulators, partnerships might help colleges address need for new pilots
With its modern flight simulators and relationships with aircraft manufacturers, Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology might be well positioned to help the aviation industry address the shortage of qualified pilots.
Flight skills, automation management both important for today鈥檚 pilots
Today’s pilots need both traditional flight skills and the ability to manage automated flight systems, according to Purdue Polytechnic’s Mike Suckow, an aviation professor and pilot.
Able Flight celebrates 10th year of Purdue partnership
The Able Flight program, which provides people dealing with disabilities the opportunity to learn to fly, is taking place for the 10th consecutive year at Purdue.
Purdue, Frontier Airlines, Airbus collaborating to add passenger jet training to professional flight curriculum
Purdue announced an agreement with Frontier Airlines and Airbus to add Airbus A320 passenger jet training to the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology’s professional flight curriculum.
Purdue aviation adds full flight simulator to suite of training devices
With the addition of a Hawker 900XP full-motion, Level D flight simulator in Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, Purdue is becoming the only university in the nation to offer jet-type training integrated in a bachelor of science degree program.
Student ambassadors see 鈥渉istory and the future鈥 of aviation at Oshkosh air show
Ryan Long, a junior in professional flight, shared his experiences attending an annual gathering of aviation enthusiasts in Wisconsin.