Liberty University School of Aeronautics

05/20/2026

Liberty University’s 53rd Commencement would not have gone as smoothly this past weekend without a volunteer student force of Unmanned Aerial System operators deployed by the School of Aeronautics. “Over the past several years, we have really started relying on...

05/16/2026

Our very own Dr. Morrison has been recognized for Excellence in Teaching with the President’s Award this year!

The Liberty University Center for Teaching Excellence has announced the recipients of the 2025-26 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, honoring five professors for their dedication in fulfilling Liberty’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. The award is the university’s most...

05/14/2026

Hey Grads, if you’re looking for some posing inspiration for photos on the flight line this morning, Jake and Dakota have you covered 🤌🏼🤌🏼

05/12/2026

Our Drone Team is gearing up for an eventful Commencement Weekend as they work alongside numerous safety and security departments and organizations aiding in making campus safety a priority this weekend.

  Liberty University is preparing for one of its largest Commencements in school history this week. From Thursday through Friday, the university expects to welcome over 70,000 family members, friends, and other special guests to campus to honor the more...

05/12/2026

Our Aviation Maintenance Competition Team represented Liberty and the School of Aeronautics well in their competition last month!

The National Aviation Maintenance Competition team from Liberty University School of Aeronautics finished in the top 10 of collegiate and university programs at the Aerospace Maintenance Competition during the MRO Americas conference, held at the Orange County Convention Center in...

05/01/2026

Your wholesome Mr. Blanton content for this Friday as we prepare for another Completion Ceremony today where we recognize our AMTP students who have completed the Aviation Maintenance Training Program.

Come support the most recent cohort that will be walking across stage today at 3 p.m. in the AMTP hangar.

03/26/2026

As the City of Lynchburg celebrated new, daily flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on Tuesday, greatly expanding its jet service and connecting local travelers to over 200 locations around...

02/11/2026

The Liberty University School of Aeronautics’ National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) team officially captured its 20th consecutive SAFECON Region X championship. The competition was held Oct. 15-18 at the Chesapeake Regional Airport. Final results were released last week. Liberty’s t...

01/28/2026

Students in Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics have a clearer vision and safer flight path toward careers in aviation this fall with two recent additions to boost its hands-on training: a state-of-the-art flight simulator with an upgraded visual package and...

12/13/2025

Buckle up for a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a LUSOA student ✈️

Spend a full day with Judd, an aviation student at Liberty University 👨‍✈️✨ From watching planes take off at his favorite overlook to facing his fear of hei...