Girls around the world participated in the 11th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) organized by Women in Aviation International (WAI) on September 20, 2025. Through unique local events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members, the number of GIAD participants grew to over 42,000 youth attending this year with 200 events held across the globe. Of these events, 64 were in international locations representing 34 countries, and 136 were in the U.S. and U.S. Territories.
Girls in Aviation Day is part of a multi-faceted international youth program designed by Women in Aviation International to inspire girls to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace. GIAD events took place at airports, FBOs, museums, and hangars across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Girls were introduced to the career and lifestyle possibilities in aviation and aerospace by meeting female role models, listening to career panels, and exploring airplanes and airports. In addition, girls participated in a wide array of hands-on, educational activities ranging from sectional chart treasure hunts, first flights on simulators, learning about aircraft engines and avionics, and exploring weather systems and space.
Since WAI’s first annual international Girls in Aviation Day in 2015, the event has grown every year, starting with 32 events and 3,200 participants. Last year’s GIAD reached 33,000 participants in 33 countries at 194 events worldwide. Over the past 11 years, more than 180,000 youth have been empowered by Girls in Aviation Day (waihq@wai.org).