These Women Impact the Bottom Line for the Aviation Industry

Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 10:42 AM ET

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U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, gives Ms. Mae Krier an original Rosie the Riveter a tour of the Pentagon on Mar. 20, 2019. [File photo: U.S. Air Force]

Key Takeaways:

The article spotlights several women who hold influential leadership positions across diverse sectors of the aviation industry, including cargo, business, airlines, military, and government.
These leaders, such as the VP of Amazon Global Air, CEO of General Dynamics, President and COO of JetBlue, a four-star Air Force General, and the NTSB Chair, are making significant decisions that shape the industry.
Their accomplishments demonstrate that women are achieving great things in a traditionally male-dominated field, from building global air networks to setting critical safety standards and leading major defense operations.
The feature aims to celebrate these women's achievements and inspire young women to pursue leadership roles and make a significant impact in their aviation careers.

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Editor’s Note: This article is part of a month-long series to mark Women’s History Month: March 1: Pioneers of Women’s Aviation | March 2: Carole Hopson | March 4: Martha King | March 8: Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance | March 11: The Air Race Classic | March 15: Sisters of the Skies | March 18: Women in Aviation Conference | March 22: Bonny Simi of Joby Aviation | March 29: The First Graduating Class of Air Force Female Pilots | March 31: Top Female Difference Makers in Aviation

As we’ve documented throughout Women’s History Month 2022, despite navigating the challenges of a male-dominated space, women are achieving great things in and for the aviation industry. Our final spotlight for this month shines on the women who make decisions every day that help shape the industry in many different sectors.