OSHKOSH — Today at AirVenture, Women in Aviation, International and Learning for Life joined forces to find common ground and complement each other’s resources to promote aviation careers among youth from kindergarten to high school. WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian and National Learning for Life Executive Director Dr. Diane Thornton signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]
Women In Aviation
Countdown to WomenVenture 2012
What began as a one-time program in 2008 has now become a tradition at EAA AirVenture. WomenVenture is a way to gather like-minded women during AirVenture, exchange information, do some hangar talking, and informally match mentors with mentees. “WomenVenture has done an incredible job of increasing the visibility of women in Oshkosh,” says WAI President […]
Air Zoo to host Women in Aerospace Day
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, Mich., is hosting Women in Aerospace Day on Saturday, March 24, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Air Zoo guests will have the chance to learn about the accomplishments of women in aviation and space through hands-on activities throughout the day. From 1-2 p.m., the Air […]
Women in Aviation Conference sets records
With its largest attendance in a decade, the 23rd annual Women in Aviation Conference, held in Dallas, from March 8-10, featured dozens of companies and organizations that were actively recruiting new employees. “This year, our numbers were up almost 8% from last year, and an all-time record for us,” said WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. […]
Women in Aviation unveils lineup of conference speakers
The 23rd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, slated March 8-10, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, will feature a variety of speakers, including Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. Huerta will begin Friday’s General Session sponsored by the Helicopter Association International (HAI), EAA, GAMA, and NBAA. WAI will then present a panel of women […]
Museum to celebrate Women’s History Month
In 1911 Harriet Quimby became the first American woman to earn a pilot’s license. On Saturday, March 10, the International Women’s Air & Space Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, will celebrate her achievements at the museum’s seventh annual free family day. The event is open to the public and will take place from 10 a.m. – […]
Helicopter panel slated for Women in Aviation conference
A new feature at this year’s International Women in Aviation Conference is an all-female panel of helicopter experts, moderated by Helicopter Association International President Matt Zuccaro. The Helicopter Panel will take place during the General Session on Friday, March 9, which is sponsored by Helicopter Association International, EAA, GAMA and NBAA. The panel is composed […]
Sporty’s releases free app for Women in Aviation conference
Sporty’s now offers a fourth app in its series of apps for aviation conventions and airshows. Having produced apps for Sun ‘n Fun, EAA AirVenture and AOPA Expo, Sporty’s has now developed an app for the 2012 International Women in Aviation Conference to be held in Dallas, Texas, from March 8-10. “Thank you to Sporty’s […]
Bring Your Daughter to the Conference Day receives grant
Thanks to a $15,000 grant from the UPS Foundation, 200 girls, ages 10 to 17, will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about career opportunities in aviation at the Women in Aviation International annual conference in March. The $15,000 grant from the UPS Foundation for “Bring Your Daughter to the Conference Day’ will purchase tools […]