Eastern Michigan University and the Eagle Flight Centre
at Willow Run are first in line to become a Cessna Collegiate
Center.
Representatives from Cessna and EMU, along with other
college flight center representatives, met at Eagle Flight
Centre at Willow Run Aug. 30 to discuss plans.
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READY TO FLY: Anthony Adamski, director
of EMU's
aviation technology program, poses with
a Cessna
aircraft at the Eagle Flight Centre at
Willow Run.
Representatives from Cessna and EMU
are in talks to
have the University be the first
in the country to
become a Cessna Collegiate Center. |
"We are solidifying our relationship with Cessna
and helping to build a foundation for the development of
these centers nationwide," said Tony Adamski, director
of EMU's aviation technology program. "This opportunity
with Cessna provides EMU with worldwide opportunities for
our students. This relationship will allow us to utilize
the newest technology and provide state-of-the-art education
and flight training."
"This is a great opportunity to team with the industry
leader and have the identity of the Cessna brand. We are
proud to be a part of the Cessna team," said Tom Trumbull,
president of Eagle Flight Centre.
Cessna Aircraft Company is the world's largest manufacturer
of general aviation airplanes. In 2006, Cessna delivered
1,239 aircraft, including 307 Citation business jets, and
reported revenues of about $4.2 billion and a backlog of
$8.5 billion. Since the company was originally established
in 1927, more than 189,000 Cessna airplanes have been delivered
to nearly every country in the world.
The Cessna Collegiate Program is designed to provide recruiting,
retention and marketing tools to its partners. Some benefits
include: instructional seminars designed specifically for
college aviations programs; Cessna flight instructors to
train flight instructors on site; special Cessna purchase
options; curriculum development assistance, and career
and internship opportunities.
EMU partnered with Eagle Flight Center at Willow Run in
2002 to offer the first bachelor of science degree in aviation
technology in southeast Michigan. The EMU aviation flight
curriculum encompasses a program of study that takes individuals
from student pilots to certified flight instructors. The
program has grown from 15 students in 2002 to approximately
100 this year.
