Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit dedicated to providing networking, education, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries.
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- Founded:
- 1994
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Events
5 past eventsSee All
- WAI Connect Breakfast at AOPA ...
Tampa Convention Center
Friday, November 6 at 8:00am - WAI Celebrity Breakfast at EAA...
EAA Nature Center Tent at EAA AirVe...
Friday, July 31 at 8:00am - WAI at Sun 'n' Fun
Booth A-034 - A-035
Tuesday, April 21 at 8:00am - WAI Networking Event at Sun 'n...
PilotMall.com Showroom at Sun 'n' Fun
Saturday, April 25 at 5:00pm - WAI Connect Breakfast at Sun '...
Hilton Garden Inn
Thursday, April 23 at 8:00am
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First Women Aviators in AfricaCreated about 3 months ago
Wall PhotosCreated about 4 months ago
Women in Aviation, International was well-represented at the recent meeting of African Civil Aviation organizations in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire. Aviation for Women editor Amy Laboda, and Chapter Relations Manager Betty Huck were invited guests of Mdme....
“I used to say that on my birthday Willard Scott would tell me happy birthday, but I wouldn’t hear him because I’d be up flying,” said Evelyn Johnson, manager of the Moore-Murrell Airport in Morristown, Tennesee. “I nev...
Women in Aviation, International
Do you need a little extra time to apply for a WAI Scholarship? Then check out these just added late deadline scholarships. http://www.wai.org/education/scholarship
Don't wait too long though, these scholarship applications must be in by December 10, 2009.
Source: www.wai.org
These scholarships are last minute additions that have a later deadline of December 10, 2009. Please be sure to read the scholarship descriptions carefully as some have special instructions and/or additional requirements.
Starring Hilary Swank and Richard Gere. Directed by Mira Nair. Opening nationwide on October 23, 2009Historical movies, especially biopics, usually send me scrambling to the library to read the "real" story, and "Amelia" is no different...
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As Amelia Earhart moves to the big screen when the feature movie Amelia opens on Friday, October 23, 2009, attention centers on Amelia Earhart as the iconic female American pilot.
The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) announced the recipient of its Seventh Annual Combs Gates Award, author and historian Sarah Byrn Rickman, for her trilogy based on the Women Pilots of the Ferry Command...
ROMEOVILLE— Dolores Pavletic of Downers Grove was recently honored for achievement in the field of aviation by Lewis University. The Assistant Chief Pilot and Director of Flight Operations for FedEx Express graduated from Lewis University in 1983. ...
Source: www.wai.org
Business executives, professional crewmembers and even someone considering becoming a pilot whether to advance their career or just to have fun, all qualify for the dozens of sponsored scholarships offered by Women in Aviation, International (WAI).
Susan M. Baer has been appointed the new Director of Aviation for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Baer, who spent 21 years in various aviation roles for the agency, was named to replace William R...
by Barbara GarwoodAsk any person to name a famous woman pilot, and very likely one answer you will hear is, "Amelia Earhart." The movie, "Amelia," coming out soon this year will bring Amelia Earhart's famous life to the forefront again and we hope dramatize a fascinating woman who loved to fly...
Source: www.wai.org
Women in Aviation, International (WAI) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have partnered to create "Women's Wing," a section of AOPA Summit devoted to highlighting the accomplishments of and opportunities for women within the aviation community. ...
It’s safe to say Toronto Airways Ltd. ...
Women pilots from the Ninety-Nines and aviators throughout the world have banded together to establish the Vicki Cruse Memorial Scholarship to honor national aerobatic championship pilot Vicki Cruse, who died August 22, 2009 while representing the United States in the World Aerobatic Competition in...
Amanda Wright Lane, great-grandniece of Wilbur and Orville Wright, will discuss her famous uncles in "The Wright Brothers Legacy: Yesterday and Today" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 in Kent State University Governance Chambers on the second floor of Kent Student Center...
Women in Aviation, International
This event will provide you an opportunity to meet face-to-face with Dr. Peggy Chabrian, WAI President and other members of the WAI staff. The breakfast is also a great way to connect with fellow WAI members and aviation enthusiasts in a more personal setting. The guest speker is Jessica Cox.
Cost: $28 (by November 2) a...nd $32 (at the door)
RSVP to Sue Coon at 937-839-4647 or scoon@wai.org.
More information can be found at:
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Cost: $28 (by November 2) a...nd $32 (at the door)
RSVP to Sue Coon at 937-839-4647 or scoon@wai.org.
More information can be found at:
www.wai.org/events/connect.cfmRead More
Time:8:00AM Friday, November 6th
Location:Tampa Convention Center
