Modula Empowers the Next Generation of Aviation Talent at the New Butler Tech Aviation Center
MIDDLETOWN, OH – Today, Modula joined community leaders and educators for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Butler Tech Aviation Center at Middletown Regional Airport. As a dedicated Business Partner, Modula is proud to support this $15.5 million facility, which stands as a premier hub for aerospace education and workforce development in the region.
To empower the center’s mission of providing high-tech, hands-on training, Modula provided a Modula Lift Vertical Lift Module (VLM) with an external bay. installed directly in the heart of the 8,500-square-foot hangar, the system provides students with an authentic industrial experience in managing aircraft parts and maintenance inventory.
Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Hangar
The new Aviation Center provides hands-on training for high-demand careers in aviation maintenance, engineering, and piloting. By integrating a Modula Lift into the learning environment, students gain a competitive edge by learning to leverage automation to increase efficiency and accuracy in real-world scenarios.
“Supporting STEM education in our own backyard is a cornerstone of our mission at Modula,” said Orfeo Finocchi, CEO of Modula Inc. “By bringing our Vertical Lift technology directly into the hangar, we are providing students with the tools they will encounter in the modern workforce. We are honored to invest in the talent and ambition of these students as they prepare to lead the aviation industry into the future.”
A Milestone for the Ohio Region
The ceremony highlighted the power of public-private partnerships in bridging the gap between education and industry. Modula’s contribution ensures that the facility is not just a classroom, but a high-tech hub that reflects the current state of industrial innovation.
We extend our heartiest congratulations to Butler Tech on this incredible achievement. Modula is honored to be part of this journey, helping to clear the runway for the next generation of aviation professionals.
