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The Florida Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) has inducted Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University Trustee Glenn Ritchey, a long-time civic, philanthropic and business leader based in Volusia County, into its Hall of Fame.

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide Campus and the international Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) have joined forces in offering a unique and comprehensive Aviation Essentials Certificate program for professionals looking to expand their knowledge base in an ever-evolving aviation and aerospace industry.

Dr. David Thirtyacre is an assistant professor in the College of Aviation and the chair of the Flight Department at Embry‑Riddle's Worldwide Campus.

Steve Varsano, an aviation industry leader, founder of The Jet Business and internationally known broker of corporate jets, was confirmed on Oct. 27 to serve on the Board of Trustees of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University.

In his latest “Aviation Week”essay, Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D., notes that meeting the need for more aviation maintenance technicians “requires applying all available resources — from industry, government and aviation education.”

Launched in 2015, ISTAT (International Society of Transport Aircraft) University, or ISTAT U, is a specialized program that provides an overview of the multi-faceted aviation finance and leasing industry and exposes students to real-world concepts and methodologies.

A team of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University students is conducting research using swarm microdrones that could change the way 3D mapping is done, especially in complex, hard-to-reach locations.

In August 2023, Cyber Intelligence and Security Department students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University had a rare opportunity: the chance to build and deliver the first and only aviation cyber capture-the-flag (CTF) competition.

Six Embry‑Riddle students were chosen for the prestigious SFS program, which aims to recruit and train the U.S. government’s next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

The startup company is exploring a balloon-based concept intended to achieve more efficient, cost-effective capture of data from the mesosphere.

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today announced a new partnership with Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University to launch a scholarship program meant to empower the next generation of aerospace leaders.

In addition to her role with Embry‑Riddle’s Formula SAE team, Jennea Katic also currently works as a data engineering intern for the Jr III Racing team.