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FAA announces 2021 Airport Design Challenge for Students

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 07:07 PM ET

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Students in the competition will develop development plans for layout, pavement, lighting, structures and innovative growth. Adobe Stock

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The FAA's 2021 Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) Airport Design Challenge opens registration on November 1 for K-12 students globally.
Participants will work in teams over seven weeks, using Minecraft to design airports and learn about the aerospace industry with guidance from FAA experts.
The challenge aims to promote STEM education, offering hands-on experience where students apply academic skills, and awards winners for technical accuracy, creativity, and presentation.

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The FAA announced this week that registration will open for the 2021 Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) Airport Design Challenge on November 1.

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