30 Sep Aerozone Stansted opens for the new term with exciting Emirates experience
Aerozone Stansted has opened its doors for the new school year with a variety of exciting new interactive experiences thanks to a generous donation from Emirates.
The world’s largest international airline has donated a range aviation-themed classroom tech to compliment the cutting-edge learning materials already available to students at the centre.
Items donated include interactive displays that teach students about aerodynamics and the principles of flight, as well as demonstrating what happens during an aircraft turnaround at airports such as London Stansted.
In its first session of the autumn term on Monday, September 26, the centre welcomed Saffron Walden County High school students to try out the new equipment.
Alex Smith, Education Coordinator at London Stansted, said:
“We are very excited to welcome schools back to the Aerozone this autumn, and with this donation from Emirates we have lots of exciting new interactive experiences for the students to enjoy. We really appreciate Emirates’ support, and I’m sure the new additions will be welcomed by the thousands of students who will use them each year. Our Aerozone has proven to be incredibly popular with schools across the region since we opened in 2015. The education hub is just one of our many educational initiatives aimed at inspiring the next generation of aviation talent who might end up working here at London Stansted or elsewhere in the industry. This term we have also introduced a new online booking system to make it easier for schools to arrange visits to the Aerozone. We’ve already received a lot of interest, so we encourage schools to sign up as soon as possible to avoid missing out.”
Richard Jewsbury, Emirates Divisional Vice President in the UK, said:
“We are delighted to be continuing our support for Stansted Airport and enhancing the education facility with new interactive equipment within the Aerozone. It is fantastic to be able highlight the range of career opportunities within the industry and inspire the next generation into a rewarding career in aviation. Stansted is a key hub for Emirates in the east and southeast of the UK, and we recommenced services this summer as we continue to scale up travel following the pandemic. We’re looking forward to the continued success of Aerozone facility and our long-standing partnership with the airport.”
Almost 20,000 visitors have visited the Aerozone since it opened in 2015.
With a variety of activities, it aims to improve STEM skills and encourage children between the ages of 4 and 18 to consider aviation careers when they leave school, college, or university.
The facility offers both classroom space and interactive areas where aviation-related activities are incorporated into the curriculum.
There is a spectacular viewing platform, where youngsters can watch planes take off and land, and see some of the jobs that they have learned about in action.
There is also an opportunity for them to meet airport staff who share their experiences about working there and pursuing a career in aviation.
