EKU Aviation

We enjoyed celebrating with our new students, faculty, and staff today at the airport! Welcome Eastern Kentucky University Class of 2027!

It's been 40 years since our program began and we are celebrating by welcoming the largest class of new students in our history!

‘The word is getting out:’ EKU Aviation soars to record enrollment level More than 400 students are taking flight with the EKU Center for Aviation this fall - a record-setting enrollment.

Interested in learning more about our program? New prospective student visit dates have been added for this fall and are now available for registration!

Eastern Kentucky University - Aviation Prospective Student Events Thank you for your interest in EKU Aviation! Throughout the academic year, the Aviation Program is proud to offer Aviation Program Visits to provide prospective students and their families with a comprehensive overview of the program, a tour of the program’s facilities, and a forum to meet and ask...

Graduates and Families: Please note, Aviation is a part of the 1:30pm ceremony with the College of STEM. Congrats to the Class of 2023!

Amid pilot shortage, EKU program sees increased popularity In the next five years, 13% of pilots will retire

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our Maintenance Manager and Assistant Chief Flight Instructor, Austin Newsom. His impact on our program and students will not soon be forgotten. Please visit the link for information on arrangements. All are welcome.

Obituary information for Austin Ryan Christopher Newsom View Austin Ryan Christopher Newsom's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Thanks for being such a great supporter of our program and students, Blue Grass Airport!

Blue Grass Airport enjoyed spending time at Eastern Kentucky University’s Career Day. It’s always a good day when you can engage with the future of aviation!

Our HR Administrator Angela Tavarez, Marketing Coordinator Winter Walker, and Flight Coordinator Clay Rogers had the privilege of meeting and speaking to students today at their 6th Annual Aviation Career Day! Congratulations on choosing the always exciting and ever changing career path of aviation! We look forward to working with you in the future! ✈️

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2023 Aviation Career Day ✅ Awesome turnout! Huge thanks to all our exhibitors and guest speakers!

Thanks to Behind the Prop hosts Bobby and Wally for joining us for our Spring 2023 Safety Stand Down! Be sure to check out their latest episode, recorded live at the event!

Thank you Eastern Kentucky University for having Behind the Prop (Bobby & Wally) out to do a live podcast for your safety stand down!!! Fly safely and thanks for having us out!

Eastern Kentucky University sees explosive growth in aviation program If you feel like the skies around Central Kentucky seem a bit busier these days, you're not imagining things.