Close Menu
The Westside GazetteThe Westside Gazette
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • About Us
    • Contact
    • Media Kit
    • Political Rate Sheet
    • Links
      • NNPA Links
      • Archives
    • SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    The Westside GazetteThe Westside Gazette
    Advertise With Us
    • Home
    • News
      • National
      • Local
      • International
      • Business
      • Releases
    • Entertainment
      • Photo Gallery
      • Arts
    • Politics
    • OP-ED
      • Opinions
      • Editorials
      • Black History
    • Lifestyle
      • Health
      • HIV/AIDS Supplements
      • Advice
      • Religion
      • Obituaries
    • Sports
      • Local
      • National Sports
    • Podcast and Livestreams
      • Just A Lil Bit
      • Two Minute Warning Series
    The Westside GazetteThe Westside Gazette
    You are at:Home » FMU Aviation Program Soars with New Plane Purchase
    News

    FMU Aviation Program Soars with New Plane Purchase

    October 10, 20122 Mins Read0 Views
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Telegram LinkedIn Tumblr Email Reddit
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest WhatsApp Email
    Advertisement

    The Florida Memorial University (FMU) Aviation and Safety Department ushered in a new era of excellence with the purchase of a Cessna 172 SP airplane. The university invited institutional stakeholders and community members to help dedicate the newest addition to the South Florida skies at Miami Executive Aviation in the Opa-Locka Airport.

    The U.S. Air Force and the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust provided grants to underwrite the aircraft. FMU President Henry Lewis III  declared, “We are here to serve notice that FMU is a place where dreams also take flight.” He added: “This new airplane allows our students to gain experience on state-of-the-art equipment and provides the greater community with stellar aviation professionals.”

    The plane will be used to train students and customers interested in flight lessons. Notable Aviation graduates include Norma Ely, Air Traffic Control Manager at Andrews Air Force, home of Air Force One, and Barrington Irving, the youngest pilot to successfully embark of a solo flight around the world. Irving was on-hand to commemorate the occasion. FMU boasts one of the region’s most exhaustive Aviation and Safety programs. It confers bachelor degrees in Aeronautical Science, Airway Science and Homeland Security.  For more information log on to www.FMUniv.edu

     

    Irving and FMU aviation students

    From left to right: Barrington Irving, an FMU alumnus and Guinness World Record holder, poises with current FMU Aviation and Safety students.

    Florida Memorial University U.S. Air ForceEmil Buehler Perpetual Trust
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit WhatsApp Telegram Email
    babybtc@gmail.com'
    Dvon

    Related Posts

    Target continues to challenge our spending power, so we must continue to take action • Full Target Boycott! ✊

    April 28, 2025

    1879 Florida Memorial University Founders’ Day Celebration

    March 25, 2025

    Spend your money where you’re respected

    March 17, 2025
    Advertisement

    View Our E-Editon

    Advertisement

    –>

    advertisement

    advertisement

    Advertisement

    –>

    The Westside Gazette
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest
    © 2025 The Westside Gazette - Site Designed by No Regret Media.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Go to mobile version