aviation

Luke Hewitt, instructor with Coe College's aviation management and flight operations program, stands next to Addy LuGrain, the first of three aviation students in the program's history to complete a solo flight.

Coe College aviation students complete first solo flights

Three Coe College students completed solo training flights Dec. 9, marking the first solo flights in the aviation management and flight operations program’s history. The milestone represents a key progression in pilot training, where students transition from instructor-guided learning to…

Kirkwood’s new aviation program approved by the FAA

Kirkwood Community College’s new Aviation Maintenance Technology program has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval…

Legislative Launch policies revealed, workforce remains first priority

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP)…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Executive Director Doug Neumann outlines top 2023 issues to an audience of statewide leaders Dec. 8 at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery.

Editorial: Eastern Iowa Airport, Kirkwood aviation program a great match

Two of the Corridor’s most important institutions came together to create another regional win-win. The…

Kirkwood Community College partners with CID to offer new avionics program

Even amid a highly competitive labor market for aircraft mechanics, Matt Wolford wasn’t too concerned…

CID’s new face promises more relaxing, regional vibe

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Airport terminals aren’t usually known for being relaxing, enjoyable or memorable,…