Avemco Insurance Company now offers a 5% discount to all Women in Aviation International members. “With all of us trying to keep our flying affordable, this discount from Avemco will help stretch our flying budgets a bit more,” says WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. “We thank Avemco for recognizing our commitment to safety and partnering with […]
Women In Aviation
A woman’s place is…
Thanks to a stroke of good luck and a bit of favorable geographic proximity, I got to spend some time at the Women in Aviation Conference held in Orlando, Florida, last week. If you missed it, let me tell you, you really did miss something. This is no idle gathering of vacationers disguised as convention […]
Women in Aviation conference achieves goals
The 28th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, held March 2-4 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort In Lake Buena Vista, Florida, accomplished its goals to connect, engage and inspire, according to officials. “The accomplishments and the sophistication of our speakers this year was impressive. This year’s conference reflected the cutting edge of innovation and a passion for aviation,” […]
Women Take Flight
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The New England Air Museum will re-launch its annual Women Take Flight Day on Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in commemoration of Women’s History Month. Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate women’s contributions to aerospace history through special events, hands-on activities, and three special guest speakers […]
WASP’s 100th birthday to be celebrated
The opening reception of Women in Aviation International’s 2017 annual conference will be turned into a 100th birthday party for WASP Dawn Seymour. Accompanied by her two daughters, Dawn will attend the 28th International Women in Aviation Conference March 2-4, 2017, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. As a Women Airforce […]
2017 Pioneer Hall of Fame inductees revealed
Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the 2017 inductees into its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored at the 28th annual International Women in Aviation Conference, which will be held March 2-4, 2017, at Disney’s Coronado Spring Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. “Honoring these women and chronicling their achievements […]
Pictures of the day: Girls in Aviation Day
Women in Aviation International’s next Girls in Aviation Day is officially set for Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Meanwhile enjoy some photos from this year’s event. With two years of successful experience in managing this international outreach, the third International Girls in Aviation Day is set to be enhanced and expanded to include more WAI chapters […]
$662,625 in WAI scholarships available for 2017
Two deadlines are approaching for individuals interested in applying for a Women in Aviation International (WAI) scholarship for 2017. In order to apply, you must be a WAI member as of Nov. 1, 2016. Scholarship applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than Nov. 14, 2016. New this year, all applications may be submitted […]
WAI corporate members plan Girls in Aviation Day events
In addition to Women in Aviation International chapters, some of WAI’s corporate members are hosting Girls in Aviation Day events on Sept. 24. The plans by corporate members include:United Airlines and uIMPACT, United’s women’s Business Resource Group, will host a Girls in Aviation Day event in Chicago for the first time. Girls from various organizations […]