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UNO Aviation Flying Mavericks Shine at National Flight Competition

  • published: 2025/06/11
  • contact: Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
  • email: unonews@unomaha.edu
UNO aviation students spend time at the Council Bluffs Municipal Airport. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

UNO aviation students spend time at the Council Bluffs Municipal Airport. Photo: Ryan Soderlin, Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Aviation Flying Mavericks flight team recently competed in the National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference for the 16th consecutive year, earning multiple awards for their performance.

✈️ Why it matters: The team’s continued success demonstrates the skill, dedication, and teamwork that UNO’s aviation program fosters in its students.

🔍 The big picture: By competing at the national level and earning recognition, the Flying Mavericks highlight UNO’s commitment to excellence in aviation, preparing students for successful careers in the field.

For more on the team’s achievements, read the full article on KETV.

Read the full article on KETV

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