Liberty School of Aeronautics enters pilot hiring agreement with Frontier Airlines
Liberty University School of Aeronautics has partnered with Frontier Airlines in a pipeline agreement that will help graduates launch their careers in commercial aviation. The partnership comes at an opportune time as the demand for air travel continues to increase,…
Liberty University School of Aeronautics partners with DHS to train aviators in combating human trafficking
On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Saturday, Jan. 11, Liberty University School of Aeronautics announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Transportation in support of the Blue Lightning Initiative. BLI…
Liberty announces deans for Schools of Aeronautics, Law, and Business
With the Spring 2025 semester scheduled to start on Monday, Liberty University has announced these important leadership updates: Dr. Steven Brinly has been named dean of the School of Aeronautics, Dr. Timothy Todd has been named dean of the School…
Liberty student-pilots receive advanced training with JAARS missionary aviation group
Students from the Liberty University School of Aeronautics have benefited this fall from an ongoing partnership with JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Relay Service), a missionary aviation organization that operates in the Green Band, the most densely populated rain forests around…
School of Aeronautics NIFA team soars to 19th consecutive Region X title
Liberty University School of Aeronautics’ National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) flight team captured its 19th consecutive SAFECON Region X championship on Oct. 23-26 at Danville Regional Airport, hosted by Averett University. The team, which featured 17 new members on…
Liberty aviation students fly hurricane relief aid to cut-off cities in Tennessee, North Carolina
Liberty University School of Aeronautics senior James Quarberg was visiting his hometown of Johnson City, Tenn., when Hurricane Helene hit. While his town was not severely impacted, he witnessed the devastation of massive flooding in areas just miles away….
Liberty’s School of Aeronautics celebrates first Ph.D. in Aviation graduate
Less than two years after earning his M.S. in Aeronautics Aviation Education through Liberty University Online Programs, Dr. Tom Meyer became Liberty’s first Ph.D. in Aviation graduate, defending his dissertation on July 25, his 70th birthday. Meyer’s journey exemplifies dedication,…
UPDATE: Liberty Belles finish fifth, 11th out of 22 collegiate teams at Air Race Classic
Liberty University’s two entries in last week’s 47th annual Air Race Classic — which traveled along a 2,610-mile flight path from Carbondale, Ill., on Tuesday to Loveland, Colo., on Friday — both placed in the upper half of the field…
School of Aeronautics granted FAA examining authority to issue instrument rating certification
Starting this summer, Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics offers more pathways for students to earn their instrument rating. The Federal Aviation Administration recently granted examining authority to the school, meaning students will earn their FAA instrument rating after completing all…
Liberty NIFA team wins Loening Trophy for top collegiate aviation program
The Liberty University School of Aeronautics NIFA Flight Team was awarded the prestigious Loening Trophy at the conclusion of the 2024 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) National SAFECON competition on May 18 at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville, Wis. This is the fourth year…