ECSU to Host Public Unveiling of New Branding and Tribute to Tuskegee Airmen on University’s Aircraft Fleet on Feb. 10

Elizabeth City State University (ECSU)’s Aviation Science program will host a community event to unveil the new branding on its aircraft fleet. Each aircraft includes a special tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, a historic group of African American military pilots and airmen who fought in World War II as part of the U.S. Army Air Corps. The university owns 12 planes that are housed at its hangar at the Elizabeth City Regional Airport. The event, which is free and open to the public, will include an open house from 10-11 a.m. and 12-1 p.m., and a short program from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

ECSU offers the only four-year Aviation Science and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) degree programs in North Carolina. The Aviation Science program’s five areas of specialization, include: Flight Education; Aviation Management; Avionics; Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Professional Aeronautics. Enrollment in the program totals more than 180 students, with a nearly 60 percent minority student population. Further, ECSU is one of 40 institution worldwide to offer an aviation degree program accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABInternational).