Women in Aviation Conference Hits Record Attendance in Texas

Annual event celebrates global community, scholarship milestones, and future pathways for females in flight.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

The exhibit hall at the 2026 Women in Aviation Conference in Grapevine, Texas [Credit: WAI]

Key Takeaways:

The 37th annual Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference set a new attendance record of 5,500 participants from 18 countries, reflecting WAI's significant global growth and expanding impact in the aviation industry.
The event actively supported career advancement for women, awarding over $610,000 in scholarships, hosting a robust job fair, offering diverse seminars, and inducting pioneering women into its International Pioneer Hall of Fame.
A key highlight was Girls in Aviation Day, which engaged 200 youths aged 8-18 in hands-on activities to foster interest in aerospace careers for the next generation.

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The Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference set a new attendance record during its 37th annual event at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, drawing 5,500 attendees from around the globe.

The three-day event, held March 19-21, featured members from 18 countries, including Kenya, Korea, and the United Kingdom. WAI CEO Lynda Coffman highlighted the organization’s growth, noting its 20,000 members across 112 countries and its expanding impact on the industry.