Business Alabama: Alabama colleges and other programs are working to address a potential pilot shortage

10/9/2025

Charlotte Tuggle, Director
News and Media Services
CLA Office of Communications and Marketing
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Auburn Aviation reveals display honoring late Aviation Management director at Delta Airlines Aviation Education Building
Family, friends and alumni gathered on Feb. 4 to unveil the display, which features personal and historical memorabilia honoring the esteemed former faculty member.
Hurricane relief heroes: Auburn aviators deliver supplies to Helene victims
Nick Reyzin, Noah Henry, Jake Owsley and William Abbott don't call themselves 'heroes.' But the people affected by Hurricane Helene, the Auburn Junior High cross country team and you probably would.
Aviation faculty awarded Delta Air Lines professorships
James Witte and James Birdsong are the first recipients of the professorship established by Delta to support outstanding faculty dedicated to high quality aviation instruction, research and service.
‘Pilot for a Day’ event expands community impact at Auburn
Designed to inspire the next generation of aviators, “Pilot for a Day” offered a range of immersive, aviation-themed activities.
10 CLA students win 2026 Auburn Research Symposium awards
Following the 2026 Auburn University Research Symposium, 10 College of Liberal Arts students received awards for their posters and oral presentations.
Alumni Spotlight: Jared Hodge, Delta Airlines
Jared Hodge credits his Auburn experience for a successful aviation career.

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