A unique partnership formed in literally a few hours led to three flights between Montoursville and the Katrina-stricken Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Alabama, bringing relief in the form of urgently needed medicine and medical supplies. A total of $520,000 in supplies had been delivered as of Friday, with a fourth flight planned for later that day.
A Pennsylvania College of Technology faculty member helped deliver $146,000 worth of sorely needed medicine and supplies to the hurricane-stricken Gulf Coast over the weekend. William P. "Scott" Welch, a diesel equipment technology instructor who routinely flies twice-weekly missions for His Wings Aviation Ministry, was part of a delivery to LSU Hospital in Baton Rouge , La.
With a keen eye on the horizon, Pennsylvania College of Technology's aviation technology programming has added certification by Transport Canada to its educational roster. Transport Canada is the Canadian equivalent to the Federal Aviation Administration; Penn College's curriculum already is approved by the FAA.
An A-6E Intruder aircraft has been awarded to Pennsylvania College of Technology by the federal government. Valued at nearly $20.9 million, the Navy aircraft and its accompanying training aids is the single largest gift in the College's history.
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