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UNO Aviation Institute Students Selected for Southwest Airlines Destination 225° Program
Eight students from the UNO Aviation Institute have been selected for the competitive Southwest Airlines Destination 225° Program, highlighting the institute’s strong professional flight training and industry partnerships.
UNO Aviation Institute Concludes Successful 2026 Exploring Post Program
The University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute wrapped its 2026 Exploring Post, giving 25 students hands-on aviation career exposure.
UNO Aviation Students Gain Hands-On Experience in Drone Operations Lab
Students in the AVN 2500 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Operations course at the University of Nebraska Omaha Aviation Institute recently completed a hands-on drone lab, where they programmed aircraft to fly survey routes, captured aerial images, and produced high-definition composite maps—gaining experience with the full workflow used in professional UAS operations.
University of Nebraska at Omaha Flight Team Soars to New Heights at 2025 Region VI SAFECON
The UNO Flight Team captured 2nd place overall at the 2025 Region VI SAFECON and secured their bid to the national championship of the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA).
Spotlights
UNO Aviation Alumnus James Slabaugh Leads with Safety and Professionalism at Kiewit
From UNO Aviation to corporate aviation, James Slabaugh now flies for Kiewit Corporation while leading the department’s safety programs.
Faculty Spotlight: Victor Huang Inspires the Next Generation of Aviation Leaders
At the Aviation Institute, Victor Huang combines real-world insight, mentorship, and research to prepare students for evolving aviation careers while emphasizing curiosity and adaptability.
Senior Spotlight: From Discovery Flight to the Flight Deck — Nick Hinkel’s Aviation Journey
From a last-minute career decision to the flight deck, one UNO Aviation senior is turning a single discovery flight into a fast-moving future in the airlines.