Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University College of Aviation

Today, faculty and staff gathered for our annual College-wide Retreat to reconnect, collaborate and prepare for the semester ahead. It was a great day focused on supporting student success and strengthening our Daytona Beach College of Aviation community.

We’re so excited to welcome students back soon and to begin another semester of learning, discovery and innovation.

16,000 flight hours. More than 50 years in aviation. One prestigious FAA honor. ✈️

Embry-Riddle Assistant Professor Gregory Zahornacky has received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, recognizing a lifetime of safe flying, professionalism and commitment to aviation excellence. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

The Embry-Riddle Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge Program reached a milestone: 1,000 military graduates.

Brandon Arthur, a former Army Apache helicopter mechanic, is one of more than 1,000 graduates of Embry-Riddle’s AMT SkillBridge Program. The program helped him transition his military experience into civilian aviation maintenance at AAR.

Since 2019, 90%+ of graduates have received job offers, helping service members take their skills to new heights.

Aerospace

Aviation training is evolving—and so are the tools we use to prepare tomorrow’s pilots. ✈️

At Embry-Riddle, research, simulation and emerging technologies help us match the right training tool to the right learning objective—a philosophy guiding our training and research for decades.

Read more from Ken Byrnes Ph.D. in Halldale.

AviationTechnology

Recap on EAA 2026! ✈️

AirVenture Oshkosh brought together the leaders, innovators, and next generation shaping the future of aerospace. From reconnecting with alumni to welcoming prospective students, Embry-Riddle is proud to be part of this global aviation tradition.

FutureOfAviation

Heading to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026? ✈️

Maximize your week with insider tips from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Connect with our team at Booth 49 from July 20-26 and discover what makes us a global leader in aviation and aerospace education.

Hands-on experience turns classroom theory into hangar floor leadership. ✈️🛠️

Aviation Maintenance Science undergraduate Jackie Wilson captained one of the two Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University teams at this year’s Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition in Orlando, taking home top finishes in five events. Read how national competitions help our students refine the precision skills global aerospace employers demand.

How safe is commercial air travel compared to everyday activities?

A new study from the Boeing Center for Aviation & Aerospace Safety at Embry-Riddle examined the risks of flying in the U.S. and compared them with common everyday risks. Led by Dr. Mihhail Berezovski, the research team analyzed available safety data to better understand how safe air travel really is.

Their conclusion: fatal accidents in commercial aviation are extremely rare, reinforcing air travel’s reputation as one of the safest ways to get around.

We’re heading to Oshkosh, and we’d love to see you there. ✈️

Embry-Riddle will be attending EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, July 20–26. Visit us at Booth 49 to connect with our team and learn what makes Embry-Riddle one of the world’s leading aviation and aerospace universities.

At Embry-Riddle, the sky isn’t the limit — it’s just the beginning.