As the demand for more pilots and maintenance technicians continues, Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan plans to grow its College of Aviation campus located at nearby W. K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek, Michigan (BTL).
Western Michigan University to Expand College of Aviation Campus
Key Takeaways:
- Western Michigan University's (WMU) College of Aviation is undergoing a significant campus expansion to meet a 35% increase in student demand and the growing need for pilots and maintenance technicians.
- The expansion includes a new 67,000 sq. ft. building with added classrooms, a state-of-the-art simulation center, a research facility, and updated technology and laboratories.
- Expected to be completed by summer 2020, the $20 million project received a $15 million grant from the State of Michigan, reinforcing WMU's standing as a top-ranked collegiate aviation program.
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