UPDATED PRESS ADVISORY: Aerium to Announce Major News at The Joint Aerium Fall Summit and Aviation Council of PA Annual Conference
Western Headquarter Expansion and First-Of-Its-Kind Curriculum Offerings Continue To Put Pennsylvania In The Driver's Seat For Aviation Education
For Immediate Release: October 3, 2025 |
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Announcement: The Launch of Aerium West
WHO:
Aerium, a statewide leader in aviation and education workforce development, alongside Hosanna House.
WHAT:
The Launch of Aerium West – Aerium’s first regional Center for Aviation and Aerospace Innovation and Workforce Development, housed at Hosanna House’s Center for Aviation Technology and Training in Wilkinsburg, PA.
WHY is this important:
The Aerium-Hosanna House partnership is a vital step toward meeting Pennsylvania’s growing demand for aerospace STEM professionals, empowering students to pursue meaningful, well-paying careers in the state. Aerium West at Hosanna House will serve as a model for regional aviation education centers, offering teacher training, workforce development, apprenticeship blueprints, and school-to-work pathways. These centers will support K–career aviation education, career and technical programs, and adult learning initiatives, building a robust aerospace talent pipeline while expanding access to career resources and real-world opportunities for underserved youth.
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Lunch Session)
WHERE:
Pennsylvania Aviation Conference
Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center
301 Napoleon St.
Johnstown, PA 15901
UPDATE: Due to the Federal Government shutdown, the second announcement mentioned in our original advisory has been delayed. We apologize for any inconvenience and will provide a new timeline for the second announcement as soon as it becomes available.
Media are encouraged to attend to hear the announcement firsthand, capture remarks from Aerium and its partners, and ask questions during the session.
Aerium drives innovation in aviation and aerospace by supporting emerging businesses and developing the skilled workforce needed for today and the future. Through strategic partnerships, Aerium positions Pennsylvania as a national leader in aviation and aerospace by: accelerating the commercialization of next-generation technologies, including Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and crewed aircraft, and training the professionals who will build, operate, and sustain them.
