DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION OPEN HOUSE & DEDICATION SE

Celebrating the Launch of the 737‑MAX Crew Resource Trainer

Friday, February 27, 2026 • Open House 3:00 PM | Dedication Service 4:00 PM
Andrews University Airpark – Open to the Public

The Department of Aviation warmly invites you to join us for a milestone moment as we celebrate the arrival of our new 737‑MAX Crew Resource Trainer—a full‑scale, 1:1 replica of the Boeing 737 cockpit. This advanced training device represents a major step forward in preparing the next generation of professional pilots at Andrews University.

Designed to mirror real‑world airline operations, this simulator provides a realistic environment where students strengthen crew communication, decision‑making, and technical proficiency. More than a technological enhancement, this trainer strengthens our mission to seek knowledge, affirm faith, and prepare graduates who will change the world through aviation.

During the Dedication Service, we will prayerfully commit this training asset and the students who will learn within it to God’s guidance. Our hope is that this tool not only sharpens professional skill but also nurtures humility, service, and a heart for ministry—qualities that will travel with our graduates to flight decks across North America and around the world.

Schedule

3:00 PM – Open House
Tour our facility, meet faculty and students, learn about our Programs of Excellence, and explore how flight training, aviation maintenance, and mission aviation are integrated with a Christ‑centered educational approach.

4:00 PM – Dedication Service
A time of reflection, prayer, and thanksgiving as we present this higher‑learning tool to God and reaffirm our mission of preparing skilled, service‑focused aviation professionals.