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While working, MTSU aerospace grad flies over commencement site instead

May 19, 2023 at 08:34 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Tony Briotta would’ve enjoyed attending Middle Tennessee State University’s May 5 commencement to personally receive his mast.... Read More

MTSU, Southwest Airlines partner in Destination 225° pilot recruiting program

Apr 26, 2023 at 03:04 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s highly touted Department of Aerospace joined the Southwest Airlines Destination 225° p.... Read More

Low Flying Aircraft and Technology - Today's Commentary by a Local Professor at MTSU

Jan 24, 2023 at 07:09 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: A low flying aircraft, technology and the FAA. With today's commentary, here is MTSU professor Larry Burriss...     Verbatim: “We’ve.... Read More

Today, WGNS Spoke to a 16-year-old who is a 3-time cancer survivor - Listen to his inspirational story on this podcast - Hear how his parents helped him every step of the way!

Jan 20, 2023 at 10:15 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - This summer, Colton Sheets from Rockvale High School will join outstanding high school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and.... Read More

Rockvale High Student Colton Sheets to Take Part in Envision’s Aerospace and Aviation Academy at the NASA and Houston Space Center in Texas

Jan 18, 2023 at 02:36 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - This summer, Colton Sheets from Rockvale High School will join outstanding high school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and.... Read More

MTSU Aerospace study investigates pilot examiner shortage

Jun 28, 2022 at 10:18 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A nationwide survey by the Middle Tennessee State University Aerospace Department is shedding light on.... Read More

UPDATE: MTSU Making Strides in the move of their Aerospace Program from Murfreesboro to Shelbyville

Mar 07, 2022 at 09:39 am by WGNS

WGNS continues to follow the growth of the MTSU Aerospace Program, which is making strides in receiving funding to build new classrooms and airplane hangars in nearby Shelbyvi.... Read More

Aerospace, Red Bull invite MTSU students to compete in 'Paper Wings' qualifier March 3

Feb 23, 2022 at 07:04 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Red Bull Paper Wings event is making a return visit to Murfreesboro next week — seeking MTSU students wanting to.... Read More

MTSU Planning for Big Expansion and Move to the Shelbyville Municipal Airport

Feb 21, 2022 at 12:09 pm by WGNS

MTSU is moving closer to relocating their Aerospace Program to the nearby Shelbyville Municipal Airport. Currently, the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport is landlocked within t.... Read More

MTSU Eyes the Shelbyville Municipal Airport as a place to eventually call home for future pilots

Feb 14, 2022 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

As heard in recent news stories, the MTSU Aerospace programs is continuing their pattern of growth. Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland noted...The Mayor said that MTSU didn'.... Read More

Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Continues to Grow as Community Grows - Long-time Tenants of Airport Also Seeing Positive Growth

Feb 04, 2022 at 07:50 am by WGNS

More growth is expected at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport as Rutherford County continues to grow. Long-time Airport Manager Chad Gehrke told WGNS NEWS that in th.... Read More

This Morning's Subject: The Murfreesboro Municipal Airport

Jan 31, 2022 at 09:04 am by Producer

Scott talks with Murfreesboro Municipal Airport Manager Chad Gehrke about growth and excitement at the local airport. This is one of the few government entities that co.... Read More

Flight Operation, Air Traffic, Flight Training at Murfreesboro Airport Growing Busier and Busier

Dec 14, 2021 at 12:30 pm by WGNS

More news on the Murfreesboro Airport… it is becoming more and more popular as our area continues to grow.That was Murfreesboro City Manager Craig Tindall.The MTSU airp.... Read More

MTSU student enjoys 'amazing' Virgin Galactic summer internship

Aug 06, 2021 at 02:58 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University aerospace professional pilot major Mike Harris can claim he had a near-out of this world expe.... Read More

AEDC tests directed energy system in wind tunnel

Aug 02, 2021 at 07:00 pm by WGNS

The Aerodynamics Branch of Arnold Engineering Development Complex at Arnold Air Force Base is helping the Air Force take directed energy (DE) systems airborne. The base is loc.... Read More

Show-stealing 747 jet, flown by MTSU graduate, highlight of university’s 2021 EAA AirVenture visit

Aug 02, 2021 at 09:25 am by WGNS

It was hard to miss the plane that MTSU Aerospace graduate Mike Starnes brought to EAA AirVenture.That’s because Starnes, 54, a captain for United Parcel Service, brough.... Read More

MTSU Aerospace Program Needs More Airport Space

Jul 26, 2021 at 05:25 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  The MTSU Aerospace program is growing and the need for more airport space is a pressing issue. In recent years, the demand for more pilots has caused the.... Read More

MTSU names aviation veteran new chair of Aerospace Department

Jul 01, 2021 at 09:42 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University has named experienced aviation professor Chaminda S. Prelis as the new chair of its nationally recognized De.... Read More

Murfreesboro Aviation Sponsors Patrick Jordan’s Private Pilot’s License

May 14, 2021 at 08:30 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro Aviation is a unique enterprise and is surrounded by unique stories. One of those stories is of a 16-year-old Blackman High School student who has always been fas.... Read More

Murfreesboro Civil Air Patrol Recognizes Award Winners

Mar 08, 2021 at 02:21 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn.- Members of the Murfreesboro Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol hosted a virtual awards ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of the members in their.... Read More