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 acquiring seven new glass cockpit Cessna 172s to expand its aviation fleet.
This addition aims to enhance flight training quality, provide students with modern aircraft, and meet the growing demand for pilots.
The new aircraft will increase SIU's fleet to 47, supporting over 350 aviation flight students and preparing them for careers in the expanding 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.