Korea Aerospace University (KAU) has further strengthened its support system for flight training in Sanford, Florida. On April 9 (local time), KAU opened a dedicated 'KAU Office' within the Acron Aviation Academy in Sanford and officially launched the 'KAU Ambassador' student support program.

This initiative aims to expand the operational foundation of the Sanford Flight Academy, which opened in May 2024, and to ensure a more stable environment for student support and training management. Notably, as KAU’s partner institution, formerly known as L3Harris, rebranded as Acron Aviation Academy, the local cooperation and student support systems have also been newly reorganized.

The newly opened KAU Office will serve as a real-time communication channel between the flight academy and KAU. It will also function as a hub to provide close, hands-on support for students' academic and daily lives during their training in the U.S.

In tandem with the office opening, KAU appointed three current trainees as the first 'KAU Ambassadors.' Based on their firsthand experience with the U.S. training system, these ambassadors will help incoming students adapt to the new environment and share practical tips for living and training in the U.S. They will also act as a bridge between the university and the trainees by sharing updates on local training and campus environments through various channels, including social media.

Lee Jun-yong, one of the newly appointed KAU Ambassadors, shared his thoughts: "I feel a great sense of pride and responsibility to serve as one of the first ambassadors. I will actively share my experiences and information to help junior trainees minimize trial and error and settle in smoothly in a new environment."

Kim In-gyu, Director of the Flight Training Center, stated, "Based on our cooperation with overseas flight academies, we are continuously strengthening our local support system so that students can train in a safer and more stable environment. We will continue to build a world-class flight education environment to nurture top-tier pilots."

Meanwhile, during this official trip, the KAU delegation also visited other major overseas partner institutions, including Hillsboro Aero Academy, to discuss the status of joint educational programs and ways to improve the training environment. Through these efforts, KAU plans to review the operational foundations of its overseas flight training programs and further solidify its international educational cooperation network.