Southern Illinois University Grows Aviation Program Fleet

The university's aviation program is set to take delivery of seven new Cessna 172s this week.

Monday, May 01, 2023 at 05:00 PM ET

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With the addition of new 172s, the number of aircraft available to the students climbs to 47. [Courtesy: Southern Illinois University]

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale is expanding its aircraft fleet with the acquisition of seven new glass cockpit Cessna 172s.
This addition will increase the university's total fleet to 47 aircraft, enhancing its capacity to serve a growing student body of over 350 aviation flight students.
The new aircraft aim to provide students with modern flight decks, better preparing them for careers and supporting the increasing demand for pilots in the aviation industry.

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The aircraft fleet at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is about to get a little bigger. University officials announced that this week—weather permitting—they will be taking delivery of seven glass cockpit Cessna 172s.

The aircraft are slated to be ferried from Independence, Kansas, to Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH). Several SIU aviation program officials, including director José R. Ruiz and chief flight instructor Steven Goetz, along with several flight instructors, will be on hand to welcome the new aircraft.