Women in Aviation, International has received a $10,000 grant from The UPS Foundation. The grant will be used toward providing teaching materials for Girls in Aviation Day, an international outreach program planned for Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. That day, WAI’s nearly 100 chapters around the world will provide learning opportunities and conduct hands-on aviation activities to introduce […]
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Women in Aviation conference ‘like no other’
Despite a snowy start in Dallas, the 26th Annual Women in Aviation, International Conference (WAI) attracted more than 4,700 people from all over the world March 5-7, according to association officials. “A WAI conference is like no other,” said WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. “This year, we had the same high level of enthusiasm and […]
Women in Aviation names Class of 2015
Women who changed aviation history make up the Class of 2015 for the International Women in Aviation Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored at Women in Aviation’s 26th Annual International Conference, which will be held March 5-7, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. The ceremony will take place at the closing […]
Frosting for Flight judges named
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Oshkosh chapter of Women in Aviation, International, has revealed the names of its “celebrity judges” for the organization’s fourth annual Frosting for Flight cupcake competition. The event raises funds for the chapter’s $500 Spirit of Flight scholarship. Emily Makowski, host of Oshkosh Today; Wes Hakari, FAA Safety Team Program Manager; and […]
Frosting for Flight fundraiser set
OSHKOSH, Wis. — The Oshkosh chapter of Women in Aviation, International, is holding its fourth annual Frosting for Flight cupcake competition and cupcake sale to raise funds for its Spirit of Flight scholarship. Cupcakes will be on sale for $1 each or six for $5. Locals are encouraged to sign up to compete. Represent your company or organization […]
Women in Aviation expands youth outreach
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) has announced that the association’s “Bring Your Daughter to the Conference Day” held for the past three years during WAI’s annual conference has been expanded to include an international day to attract girls to aviation planned for Sept. 26, 2015. Now called Girls in Aviation Day, the program will occur both […]
All-star lineup at Women in Aviation Conference
Speakers for the 25th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, which takes place from March 6-8, 2014, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., include astronauts to the FAA administrator. “As fitting our 25th anniversary year, we went all out for this conference and our speakers,” says WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. […]
Embry-Riddle students given WAI memberships
Female students at both campuses of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have been given a one-year membership in Women in Aviation, International. Students at both the Prescott, Arizona, campus and the Daytona Beach, Florida, campus are now full WAI members. The 1,372 Embry-Riddle students will receive all WAI member benefits. The membership costs were provided in part […]
Frosting for Flight Cupcake Judges named
The Oshkosh chapter of Women in Aviation, International, has revealed its “celebrity judges” for the organization’s third annual Frosting for Flight cupcake competition and cupcake sale. The event raises funds for the chapter’s $500 Spirit of Flight scholarship. Emily Makowski, host of Oshkosh Today; Mark Harris, Winnebago County Executive; and Peter Moll, Wittman Regional Airport […]