DSU aviation program partners with United Airlines Delaware News Desk Delaware State University aviation graduates will have a direct path to becoming a pilot with a major airline through a new affiliated partnership between the institution and United Airlines. DSU and United celebrated the new partnership during an April 15 media event at the Delaware Airpark, home to the university's aviation program. The event was also attended by nine Alumni who are now United Airlines pilots. The partnership reflects United Airlines' renewed commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Through their Aviate Academy — the only aviation school operated by a major airline in the U.S. — United plans to train 5,000 new pilots by 2030, with the goal that at least 50% of them will be women or people of color.