Semper Fly Helicopters held a ribbon-cutting for its new headquarters at Max Westheimer Airport, in Norman, Oklahoma, attended by nearly 100 city, county, state and University of Oklahoma officials, friends and family.

After establishing Semper Fly in 2022 and joining the Cleveland County Startup 405 Business Incubator operated by NEDC, Semper Fly has taken flight and landed at Max Westheimer Airport with a contract to serve the needs of the University of Oklahoma Aviation program. The Board of Regents recently approved a new professional pilot–helicopter track option for the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies. The new option will provide students with comprehensive flight training to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become proficient helicopter pilots and strengthen the aviation industry’s need for pilots.

Soon, in partnership with Norman Public Schools, Moore Norman Technology Center, and the Norman Economic Development Coalition, it will break ground on Oklahoma’s only Aviation High School, the Oklahoma Aviation Academy.