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Flying Aggies represent OSU at 2026 NIFA SAFECON competition

Oklahoma State University Flying Aggies competed in the 2026 national aviation SAFECON competition in late May.
Flying Aggies represent OSU at 2026 NIFA SAFECON competition
Alumni Feature: Rachel Emerson

Mon, Aug 24, 2020

Rachel Emerson graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's in aerospace administration and operations, with a professional pilot option. She has already become a Boeing 757/767 first officer for United Airlines.

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Alumni Feature: Spencer Franklin

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Spencer Franklin graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's in aerospace administration and operations. He has worked as the senior analyst for flight safety at American Airlines.

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OSU announces new Ray and Linda Booker Flight Center

Fri, Mar 6, 2020

Oklahoma State University announced a $1 million naming gift from Ray and Linda Booker during a special groundbreaking ceremony on March 7 for the new flight training center, set to officially open by fall 2021.

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OSU selected by PSA Airlines as Cadet Program partner

Wed, Mar 4, 2020

Students in the Oklahoma State University aviation and space program are now eligible for the PSA Airlines Cadet Program thanks to a special agreement between OSU and PSA.

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OSU’s chief drone expert joins new Oklahoma Mesonet advisory council

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 13, 2020) — The Oklahoma Mesonet has created a new faculty advisory council to draw on the knowledge of leading university experts in the state.

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A passion rooted in aviation

Thu, Dec 19, 2019

Aviation runs in Josh Haynes' blood. With a grandfather who piloted in the Air Force and a father who flew for US Airways, Josh was always around planes or listening to stories about flying. As he grew up, he developed a deep passion for aviation

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OSU establishes premier partnership with Air Line Pilots Association

Fri, Nov 22, 2019

Oklahoma State University has established a professional development alliance with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which designates OSU as one of only 12 universities across the country selected to participate in the organization's outreach

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Aircraft pilots approaching a runway usually cannot spot an encroaching drone, especially if it’s not moving, study finds

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Skilled pilots approaching a runway usually can't see small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) encroaching on their airspace, and they virtually never detect motionless drones, a newly published study by researchers at Oklahoma State University and

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OSU Flying Aggies Flight Team wins regional competition

Mon, Oct 14, 2019

The Oklahoma State Flying Aggies Flight Team won first place at this year's Region IV National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) competition held in Norman, Oklahoma, Oct. 7-9. Oklahoma State defeated seven other schools to win the region

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The Space Cowboys are taking Oklahoma State University to new heights

Tue, Jun 25, 2019

Frank Sinatra once sang, "Fly me to the moon/Let me play among the stars." While very few have made these words a reality, a small group of Oklahoma State students might just get the opportunity to traipse through the galaxy ¬– or at least their

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