US colleges leverage private jets to boost athletic recruitment

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US colleges leverage private jets to boost athletic recruitment

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By Sky Industry News

Feb 11, 2025

Several U.S. colleges have incorporated private aircraft into their operations, primarily to support athletic programs and recruitment efforts. The University of Colorado, Boulder, for instance, has chartered a custom Boeing 777-200 featuring a Colorado Buffaloes-themed livery. This aircraft was notably used by the football team during the Alamo Bowl against Brigham Young University.

The University of Alabama utilizes a Cessna Citation Sovereign jet owned by the Crimson Tide Foundation to facilitate its athletic recruitment programs. The jet is based at Tuscaloosa Regional Airport and aids in recruiting talent nationwide.

At the University of Kansas, a Cessna Citation CJ4 business jet supports its basketball program's recruiting efforts. This aircraft is stationed at Lawrence Regional Airport and enhances travel flexibility for university staff.

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The University of Wyoming operates a Beechcraft King Air plane, not for athletics but for research purposes through its Department of Atmospheric Science. This plane has been instrumental in various studies since 1977.

Penn State University maintains two private aircraft, including a 2013 Cessna 525A business jet. These planes are primarily used by university officials like the president and head football coach James Franklin for recruiting and other university-related activities.

These examples illustrate how private aviation plays a role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of college sports programs across the United States.

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