The success of Women in Aviation International’s first Girls in Aviation Day requires a repeat performance in 2016, according to association officials, who sent us more photos of this year’s event. The 2016 Girls in Aviation Day is officially set for Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. Plans are already underway to make this event even bigger and […]
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Pictures of the day: Girls in Aviation Day a success
Women in Aviation held its Girls in Aviation Day Saturday, Sept. 26, and officials says it was a huge success (See for yourself in the photos below). “Because of our hard-working, dedicated members, thousands of girls were introduced to aviation as a career and lifestyle. We will continue to plant the seeds to grow the […]
International Girls in Aviation Day slated
Women in Aviation International has declared Sept. 26 as Girls in Aviation Day. WAI chapters around the world will host their own events to attract more young women to the aviation and aerospace communities with a day of activities for girls ages 8 to 16. This program is an outgrowth of the Girls in Aviation Day events […]
Women in Aviation offers seven new scholarships
Seven new scholarships will join the dozens of other scholarships available to members of Women in Aviation International. The scholarships will be awarded during WAI’s 27th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in Nashville from March 10-12, 2016. “WAI scholarships are not simply for scholastic assistance,” says WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. “We offer flight training […]
WAI receives $10,000 grant from UPS Foundation
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 […]
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 […]