Federal Aviation Administration awards Kent State $4M for airport upgrades
KENT, Ohio — Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, announced the Federal Aviation Administration awarded Kent State University $4.1 million to upgrade its airport.
Sykes had written a letter of support to the FAA to bolster the grant application.
“The Kent State University Airport plays a pivotal role in our community, ensuring that the next generation of aviators can receive the best education, right here in Northeast Ohio. These funds will help ensure that we are continuously repairing and making upgrades to the airport, so it can serve generations to come,” said Sykes.
The money will go toward a project that will reconstruct 1,500-square-yards of the existing Compass Calibration Pad Apron pavement and 3,700 feet of existing paved Taxiway A pavement.
“Kent State University is grateful for this investment in our airport and in Ohio’s largest collegiate flight training program. The reconstruction of the Compass Calibration Pad Apron will ensure that our students and faculty continue to train in a safe, modern environment while preparing the next generation of professional pilots. Since the 1960s, Kent State has been advancing aviation education and meeting Ohio’s workforce needs, and today we proudly offer seven professional pilot pathway programs that connect students directly to careers,” said Christina Bloebaum, dean of Kent State University College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
By: Lydia Taylor
Source: Spectrum News 1