<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.avolatusfoundation.org/News/tag/verticon-2026/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Avolatus Foundation - News #VERTICON 2026</title><description>Avolatus Foundation - News #VERTICON 2026</description><link>https://www.avolatusfoundation.org/News/tag/verticon-2026</link><lastBuildDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:10:59 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[The Launch of the Avolatus Foundation]]></title><link>https://www.avolatusfoundation.org/News/post/the-launch-of-the-avolatus-foundation</link><description><![CDATA[The Avolatus Foundation officially launches to expand access to aviation careers through scholarships, mentorship, and community partnerships that remove barriers and empower the next generation.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_dlj3-D9cTZWRMg3xeynrqg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_FH-Ol6zuTCuZO3GbpSc2Dw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_WBrfY5FER8SsZpWFkkQ3RQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Tw76JWixS2OtWHjjw3BW8Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p>A New Beginning for Aviation Access</p><p style="text-align:left;">The aviation industry faces a growing challenge - demand for skilled professionals far exceeds the available talent pipeline.&nbsp; At the same time, countless individuals dream of aviation careers but lack access to the training, funding, and mentorship needed to make those dreams a reality.</p><p style="text-align:left;">The Avolatus Foundation was created to close that gap.&nbsp; Founded in Huntsville, Alabama, and officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in June 2025, the Foundation exists to open doors, eliminate barriers, and create new pathways into the aviation and aerospace workforce.</p><p style="text-align:left;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;">Our Mission</p><p style="text-align:left;">Our mission is simple yet profound:</p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-style:italic;">To support the development of the global aviation workforce by providing scholarships, mentorship, and strategic resources to aspiring professionals - ensuring that motivated individuals can access world-class training regardless of circumstance.</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span>We are dedicated to building and inclusive and sustainable aviation community by aligning education, industry, and service.</span></p></div>
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