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April 2018
American Airlines Aviation Career Day
The American Airlines Aviation Career Day has been scheduled for April 28, 2018. We are happy to have American Airlines flying students to our campus. This event is designed for high school students in the Chicago area who are interested in aviation. The event begins at 6 a.m. with check-in at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago for a flight to Southern Illinois Airport at Carbondale-Murphysboro, Illinois. The selected students will be flown to Carbondale to tour SIU's aviation facilities, the main…
Find out more »June 2018
Big Muddy Air Race
This year's Big Muddy will be held on June 9th at the Southern Illinois, KMDH, airport. This will be a great event featuring the beautiful scenery, rivers and lakes of southern Illinois. Back by popular demand, we will have a great arrival reception on Friday evening at the world famous Big Muddy Brewery along with some great barbecue from World Champion Pat's Barbecue. Registration will be $30 for current SARL members, $40 for non-SARL members, and only $10 for PIC students.
Find out more »October 2018
AOPA Fly-In
There’s so much to experience at an AOPA Fly-In! Enjoy a fun-filled Barnstormers Party on Friday night, sponsored by Jeppesen. Check out the Exhibit Hall for all things aviation-related, then stroll through the Aircraft Display to see some of the most amazing aircraft on display, from the latest GA has to offer to rare vintage aircraft. Don't forget to stop by the AOPA Village, meet AOPA staff, and learn how to make the most of your AOPA membership. Our Trade-A-Plane Aircraft Sellers Corral…
Find out more »October 2019
United Airlines Career Day
Scheduled in conjunction with SIUC homecoming, United Airlines will be flying a Boeing 737 filled with SIU alumni who work for United Airlines as well as Chicago area high school students into the Southern Illinois Airport for a tour of SIUC's campus and aviation training facilities.
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