The biggest issue for holiday air travel is typically weather, which can cause last-minute delays and cancellations. However, this year, travelers will also have to prepare for airline staffing shortages that may slow down travel plans between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. According to Jason Lorenzon, J.D., assistant professor of aeronautics in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University, it takes about 1,000 people to get a flight in the air. The ongoing commercial pilot shortage is only one part of the current storyline when you take into consideration all the other...

A system that combines wearable biometric sensors, psychological research and statistical modeling to monitor mental health support in space. Modern AI and autonomous technology to create a drone to assist in search and rescue operations. These were among the winning projects at SkyHack 2023, which took place Nov. 3-5 at the Design Innovation Hub. Ten student teams had 37 hours to define the future of aviation through teamwork and healthy competition. More than $9,000 in prizes was up for grabs.  Learn more about SkyHack 2023.   ...