The fourth Aviation Inclusion Summit will be held Nov. 1-3, 2022, in Washington, D.C., a collaborative effort between the Air Line Pilots Association and NGPA, an international organization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) aviation professionals and enthusiasts.
“This event targets leaders in today’s robust aviation industry with aspirations of heightening diversity, equity, and inclusion issues,” NGPA officials said. “In addition, it aims to arm attendees with the right tools to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all.”
Speakers include representatives from the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), Latino Pilots Association (LPA), Women in Aviation International (WAI), Professional Asian Pilots Association (PAPA), Professional Pilots of Tomorrow (PPOT), and others to speak to “the value of diverse and inclusive workspaces,” association officials added.
“I believe that having their participation will surely contribute new ideas and discussions to further our goal of making the industry more inclusive and diverse,” said NGPA Board Member Jason Israel. “The faces in aviation are changing.”
Registration for the Aviation Inclusion Summit is open. Cost is $599 per attendee. You can register and find more information at NGPA.org/AIS.
Shame on ALPA. Skin color, sexual orientation and gender identity have absolutely nothing to do with safety.
No Pilots of Caucasian Heritage, I guess, or did I miss that group?
Great for the kids involved, but let’s make it truly inclusive.