Aerium

08/28/2026

Don’t wait—book your stay for the 2026 Aerium Fall Education Summit!

The deadline to secure the special $165 conference hotel rate has been extended to Sunday, September 13. Rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading are limited, so attendees are encouraged to reserve as soon as possible.

📅 Summit: October 7–9, 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading
🏨 Discount code: CDT90F

Book your room today: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?arrivalDate=2026-10-06&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink&ctyhocn=RDGDTDT&departureDate=2026-10-09&groupCode=CDT90F&room1NumAdults=1

Stay close to the action and enjoy convenient access to the summit’s educational sessions, networking opportunities, tours, and special events.

08/27/2026

Pennsylvania is helping advance the future of regional air travel.

The FAA, PennDOT, NJDOT, and Electra are conducting hybrid-electric flight demonstrations designed to explore connections between smaller community airports and major airline hubs. The flights include stops at Northeast Philadelphia Airport and Philadelphia International Airport, helping gather critical data for the safe integration of Advanced Air Mobility aircraft.

For Aerium, initiatives like this highlight the important role innovation, collaboration, and workforce development will play in building a more accessible and connected aviation system.

Read more: https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/38486-faa-announces-hybrid-electric-flight-demonstrations/

FAA announces hybrid-electric flight demonstrations By Liz Carey  |   August 20, 2026   |   Air © Shutterstock The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Departments of Transportation would join Electra in conducting hybrid-electric demonstration fli...

08/26/2026

A major investment is helping agricultural drone technology take flight across western Pennsylvania.

Aerial Applications, an Aerium partner company, has received a $310,000 Pennsylvania Agricultural Innovation Grant—one of the largest awards made through this year’s program. The funding will help the Davidsville-based company expand its agricultural drone spraying and mapping services throughout Armstrong, Cambria, Clearfield, Indiana, and Somerset counties.

Founded by Nathaniel Denault, who also serves as Aerium’s Administrator and Drone Curriculum Developer, Aerial Applications has experienced remarkable growth. What began with drone applications on a local farm has developed into an operation employing nine pilots and serving more than 300 clients across 11 counties during its March-to-October season.

The company uses drone technology to provide farmers and property owners with services including:

• Aerial spraying
• Cover crop seeding
• Granular product application
• Field perimeter mapping
• NDVI mapping to measure plant health

The grant will allow Aerial Applications to invest in additional drones and equipment, increase its capacity, and respond to the growing demand for precision-agriculture services.

Drone technology is particularly valuable across western Pennsylvania, where steep terrain can be difficult for traditional ground equipment to navigate. By bringing specialized equipment, trained pilots, and regulatory expertise directly to farmers, Aerial Applications is making advanced agricultural technology more accessible and practical.

This investment is an exciting example of how aviation, agriculture, education, and entrepreneurship can work together to solve real-world challenges. Aerium is proud to partner with Aerial Applications and to have Nathaniel helping develop the drone curriculum that prepares students and educators to participate in the growing UAS industry.

Congratulations to Nathaniel and the entire Aerial Applications team on this well-deserved recognition and the next chapter of their growth!

Read the full story here:

Farmers in western Pennsylvania will get a boost to drone mapping and spraying thanks to recently announced state grants.

08/25/2026

Elevate your organization’s presence at the 2026 Aerium Fall Education Summit!

Sponsoring this three-day event offers a valuable opportunity to:

• Build visibility across Pennsylvania’s aviation and education communities
• Connect with industry leaders, educators, administrators, and decision-makers
• Engage students and emerging aviation talent
• Showcase your organization’s products, services, and expertise
• Develop valuable professional relationships and new opportunities
• Gain recognition across event signage, digital platforms, and social media
• Demonstrate your commitment to aviation education and workforce development

Join us October 7–9 in Reading, Pennsylvania, and help advance the ideas, partnerships, and talent shaping the future of aviation.

Explore the opportunities and become a sponsor: https://aerium.org/fall26/

08/25/2026

A runway, a community, and a mission worth running for.

With the support of the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 258th Combat Airfield Operations Squadron, our generous sponsors, and every participant who joined us, we raised more than $7,000 to support Aerium’s mission.

We’re grateful to everyone who helped turn this first-of-its-kind event into an unforgettable day—and we can’t wait to see what next year brings.

08/24/2026

Ready to put your organization on the radar?

The 2026 Aerium Fall Education Summit is bringing together aviation professionals, educators, students, administrators, and industry leaders for three days of learning, networking, career exploration, and meaningful connection.

Becoming a sponsor or exhibitor is a great way to get your organization in front of the people helping shape the future of aviation.

• Increase your visibility across Pennsylvania’s aviation and education communities
• Connect with industry leaders, educators, and decision-makers
• Showcase your products, services, programs, and career opportunities
• Engage with students and emerging aviation talent
• Demonstrate your commitment to aviation education and workforce development

A variety of sponsorship levels are available, along with discounted exhibitor rates for schools, colleges, universities, and flight-training programs.

Make connections today that can help shape aviation tomorrow.

Explore sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities: https://aerium.org/fall26/

08/24/2026

Building the Workforce That Keeps Aviation Moving!

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is expanding facilities maintenance training for more than 500 maintenance technicians, helping employees strengthen skills in areas including HVAC, electrical safety, building automation systems, pumps, boilers, OSHA requirements, and more.

This investment highlights an important reality across aviation: a strong industry depends on a skilled, prepared workforce at every level.

At Aerium, workforce development is a key part of strengthening the future of aviation. Creating opportunities for education, hands-on training, and professional growth helps ensure that airports and aviation organizations have the talent they need to operate safely, efficiently, and successfully for years to come.

PHL’s initiative is another great example of how investing in people is an investment in the future of aviation.

🔗 Read more from Aviation Pros: https://www.aviationpros.com/airport-business/news/55397555/philadelphia-international-airport-expands-facilities-maintenance-training

Experienced technicians can use the platform to refresh their knowledge of advanced systems, while newer employees can receive foundational technical training.

08/21/2026

Celebrate a Woman Leading the Way in Aviation!

There’s still time to recognize an outstanding woman making a difference in aviation!
The Aerium Women in Aviation Award celebrates women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing the aviation industry — while inspiring, mentoring, and creating opportunities for the next generation.

From pilots and engineers to mechanics, educators, executives, air traffic controllers, and other aviation professionals, this award recognizes those whose work is helping shape the future of flight.

🏆 The award recipient will also receive $5,000 to an aviation charity of their choice, extending the impact of their leadership even further.

📅 Extended Nomination Deadline: September 1st, 2026

Know someone whose career, leadership, and dedication deserve recognition? Submit a nomination today:
https://aerium.org/wia-award/

08/20/2026

Investing in the Future of Aviation & Aerospace!

Aerium is proud to award $30,000 in scholarships to eight students pursuing careers across aviation, aerospace, engineering, advanced manufacturing, and related fields.

Each recipient received a $3,750 scholarship through Aerium’s job training fund, helping support the education and training needed to enter some of the industry’s most in-demand careers.

From future pilots and aviation maintenance technicians to emerging leaders and aerospace professionals, these students represent the next generation of talent that will keep Pennsylvania’s aviation and aerospace industry moving forward

Congratulations to all eight scholarship recipients on this well-deserved achievement! 🎓✈️

Read the full announcement and meet the recipients: https://conta.cc/4gFseh0