Women in Aviation

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) celebrates every year those people who have demonstrated over time their commitment to the advancement of the aerospace industry. The Distinguished Statesman and Stateswoman Awards have been bestowed upon nominated candidates for more than 60 years. For 2021, NAA has announced the honorees, which will receive the award at a […]

What was it that attracted you to the world of sky travel? Did you have a fascination with aircrafts as a child or were you introduced to flying later in life? Most of the female pilots I’ve met were introduced to aviation by a man in their lives, like a dad, brother, or partner. My […]

Flight training is hard—I mean really hard. I suppose it is meant to be hard: Passengers depend on their pilots to be knowledgeable and confident so they can land the airplane in any circumstance. In the same vein, many passengers are familiar with the technical aspects of flight training, but they don’t realize the hardest […]

Since 2014, Women in Aviation International has made a significant outreach to girls ages 8 to 17 with Girls in Aviation Day—established as an in-person gathering for young ladies. More than 120 events were hosted in roughly 20 countries by 2019, with about 20,000 attendees. In 2020, WAI pivoted Girls in Aviation Day to a […]

Zara Rutherford wants to be the youngest woman to fly around the world solo, as FlyZolo. She has completed the Atlantic crossing, the first major hurdle along the way. The 19-year-old Belgian pilot is flying a Shark Ultralight single-engine airplane approved in the rough European equivalent of the light sport category, with a maximum takeoff […]

Wednesday, July 28, at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was filled with inspiring activities highlighting women in various aviation roles. EAA WomenVenture is an annual event held in partnership with Women in Aviation International that aims to build camaraderie, celebrate the joy of aviation and help build mentor relationships. Wednesday’s show kicked off with the […]

She’s well known amongst women who fly as a spark of energy, a driven force, and a bit of an instigator. So, the fact that Wally Funk has now achieved her lifelong dream of flying beyond the Kármán Line and becoming an astronaut does not surprise those who know her in the slightest. We knew […]

The Ninety-Nines Inc.—established in 1929 to promote and advance women pilots—is the longest running organization for thousands of flyers around the world. The International Organization of Women Pilots this week announced that five women and one man were named to the association’s 2021 award list for outstanding contributions to the industry. They are Dr. Rebecca […]

No one can deny that the cost of entering the aviation industry can be expensive. But with a little detective work, industry hopefuls can find organizations with scholarship offerings to help make up some of the shortfalls. One organization that Flying has been recommending for years is Women in Aviation International. Each year they offer […]

Boom Technologies recently asked readers if they could name the first woman to pilot an airplane faster than the speed of sound, or the first woman to win a national air race. “As part of Women’s History Month, Boom teamed up with the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) to spotlight six barrier-breaking women and […]