There are 5 article(s) tagged aviation:

• December 2025

  • Collierville Schools aviation program earns national distinction

    Collierville is the only school in the area to offer aviation mechanics at the high school level.

    By Abigail Warren December 19, 2025

• September 2025

  • Free high school curriculum takes test flight in Memphis

    Drones, hot air balloons and a student-made wind tunnel were part of a hands-on demonstration of what kids could be learning in the classroom.

    By Lydia Williams September 10, 2025

• June 2025

  • Southwest program will help new pilots climb through ranks faster

    A designation for Southwest Tennessee Community College from the Federal Aviation Administration will provide training in school instead of while accumulating hours in a cockpit.

    By Jody Callahan June 26, 2025

• July 2021

  • ‘Pilot’ program offers CBHS students college credit

    The pandemic curbed the speed of pilot departures in the industry, but officials see a shortfall ahead as commercial pilots retire.

    By Toni Lepeska July 07, 2021

• January 2019

  • Airport snares $3 million grant for aircraft repair facility

    Memphis International Airport won a $3 million grant from the state to help design and develop an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility.

    By Wayne Risher January 28, 2019