Tag Archives: Women In Aviation
New CEO At Women In Aviation International
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Women in Aviation International (WAI) has a new chief executive officer. Allison McKay, formerly vice president of the Helicopter Association International Foundation, has joined the 14,500-member strong organization, and will oversee the … Continue reading
Local High School Girls Explore Aviation
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue The third annual “Girls In Aviation Day” (GIAD), held October 3, 2019 by Women in Aviation, International (WAI) Great Lakes Chapter, was a great success! Eighteen high school girls from Mid-Michigan had … Continue reading
Corporate Pilots Hold Career Symposium In Michigan
Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2019 issue LANSING, MICH. – The second annual Women’s Aviation Career Symposium (WACS) was held January 26, 2019 in Lansing, Michigan, and sponsored by Women in Aviation, International, Great Lakes Chapter. Over 50 women … Continue reading
Bringing More Women & Girls Into Aviation In Wisconsin
by Meredith Alt Aviation Education Program Manager Wisconsin Department of Transportation Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Ask the next female pilot you encounter how she got involved in aviation and you’ll hear some interesting stories. Ask why … Continue reading
WAI Announces 2019 Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees
Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the 2019 inductees for its International Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored at the 30th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference during … Continue reading
Soaring To New Heights: Women In Aviation
by Northland Community & Technical College When you think of aviation, what do you think about? Do you think about the Wright brothers and their contributions to modern aviation or possibly the flight of Charles Lindbergh, who spent his childhood … Continue reading
Women In Aviation International Awards Scholarships Totaling $606,730 At Annual Conference
DALLAS, TEXAS – The 26th Annual Women in Aviation, International Conference (WAI) fulfilled its promise to connect, engage and inspire as 4,572 members, including 183 international attendees representing 16 countries, packed the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, March 5-7, 2015. Some … Continue reading