Ninety-Nines

The bequest honors Josephine Wood Wallingford, who was the youngest woman to hold a pilot certificate when the organization was created in 1929.

The acclaimed pilot was a member of the experimental ‘Mercury 13’ program that laid groundwork for U.S. women to become astronauts.

The Hemlock Films script follows the story of the 20 women who took part in the California-to-Ohio air race.

The airline pilot and airshow star will receive the award jointly presented by the National Aeronautic Association and the Ninety-Nines.

Many women’s organizations are active in preparing and supporting aviation professionals.

Unquestionably, Amelia Earhart has left an indelible mark on aviation. Known for a number of aviation feats, not limited to being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, the famed aviator’s triumphs inspire pilots (and future pilots) nearly a hundred years later.  And for almost as long as she’s been a household […]

The NAA and the Ninety-Nines bestow the award on a person who has contributed to the success of others

The first Ninety-Nines China Section International Conference, held November 7 to 9 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, set the bar high for Asian aviation gatherings, focusing on growing general aviation in 21st century China. The country lists more than 230 airports that support GA activities, from flight training and private flying to emergency medical flights, […]