Women in Aviation

The plan calls for a systems approach to remove a web of barriers for women in aviation.

Women in Aviation International hosted local school and Girl Scout groups on Saturday, March 19, at the 33rd WAI conference in Nashville, Tennessee to participate in a wide range of aerospace activities sponsored by industry exhibitors and the armed services. The Girls in Aviation Day at #WAI22 echoes the GIAD events that take place each […]

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 25: Bonny Simi of […]

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: Women […]

A hangar full of teams gathers for the main weather briefing. It’s the morning of the first day of the Air Race Classic, and the focused tension in the building is palpable. Competitors all—whether new to the game or not—whisper strategy amongst themselves as the chief meteorologist tasked with the briefing delivers the verdict: Good […]

So, you want to be a pilot? That’s great! But how can you go from wanting an office in the sky to actually having one? One of the greatest barriers to becoming a pilot is cost. No worries, though. There are a number of organizations, colleges, and universities that offer aviation scholarships to help you. […]

Actress Renée Zellweger is slated to star in a TV drama series inspired by the Women Airforce Service Pilots.  According to Variety Magazine, Zellweger, 52, will play the role of WASP founder Jacqueline Cochran. Cochran, a record-setting aviatrix led the WASP program during World War II.   Avenger Field is a one-hour drama series still in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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