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Kentucky’s aviation and aerospace industry is soaring – but it faces a critical challenge. An aging workforce, rising demand, and limited access to training pipelines threaten one of the Commonwealth’s most vital economic sectors. DreamFlight Charities believes this challenge also represents a generational opportunity. Through a bold new initiative under the Kentucky Aerospace, Aviation, and

One of our DFC interns, Maeher Joshi, recently participated in her first discovery flight! This special occasion was recorded and shown at the recent Just Say Yes Showcase, but is indicative of our standard Discovery Flight Events. Watch Video

As aviation continues to transform our world – from drones and unmanned aircraft to advanced commercial flight and aerospace engineering – there’s never been a more exciting time for young people to soar into aviation careers. In Kentucky, the recently enacted AERO Act serves as a game-changer in opening those doors. At DreamFlight Charities, we’re

Lincoln Co. High School student Brady Crook with DreamFlight and Wings Flight Training staff. Western Hills High School student Justin Brooks with DreamFlight and Wings Flight Training staff. DANVILLE, Ky. – DreamFlight Charities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and equipping the next generation of aviators, has announced the awarding of its Fall 2025 Flight

DreamFlight Charities recently launched an Airport Engagement Survey in order to gather data regarding the level of engagement between our vast network of general aviation airports and their respective communities. This, alongside recent surveys gauging the status and health of aviation programs across the state, look to reveal ways in which the charity can fill