Women in Aviation

Myron Curry’s artwork celebrates historic achievements of Joann Osterud and Kimberly Scott Ford.

37th annual event will be held in Dallas.

Fewer event exhibitors are in attendance due to recent policy shifts.

An estimated 30,000 girls took part in 185 events at airports, FBOs, and aviation museums in 33 countries, 43 states, and two U.S. territories.

Panelists will be discussing aerospace career pathways and offer suggestions for supporting girls and women with an interest in science and math.

The scholarship aims to promote women in the helicopter industry and includes technical ground training and full-flight simulator training.

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

The member of the famous ‘Mercury 13’ finally reached space at age 82.

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

This year marks the 47th year for the event that traces its roots to the 1929 Women’s Air Derby.