NEWS RELEASE 04-15
November 29, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

16th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference Focuses on Successes Through Strategic Alliances

Daytona Beach, Florida- Participants of the 2005 Annual International Women in Aviation Conference will experience first-hand the importance of developing and strengthening strategic alliances as more than 3,000 women and men in the aviation industry join together to share their personal and professional experiences. The 16the Annual Conference: Achieving Individual and Industry Success Through Strategic Alliance, will be held March 10-12, 2005 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

Invited speakers for the three-day conference include Colleen Barrett, CEO, Southwest Airlines; USAF Captain Kim Black, B-1B Bomber Pilot; Chandy Clanton, airshow performer; Ellen Engleman Connors, chair, NTSB; Ralph Hood, aviation humorist and Gen. Chuck Yeager, aviation pioneer.

The Conference will also include a full array of speakers, a trade show with over 120 companies, job fair exhibit area, more than 40 educational seminars and numerous networking opportunities. In addition, an Aerospace Education Teacher Workshop, an FAA Aviation Maintenance Professional Renewal Course, an FAA Safety Course and, with help from the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, an AOPA Flight Instructor Renewal Clinic will also be offered. Women in Aviation International will also honor its annual Pioneer Hall of Fame inductees and Scholarship recipients.

For more information about the conference and about WAI, contact WAI at 101 Corsair Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, Phone (386) 226-7996; Fax (386) 226-7998; or register to attend the conference on-line at www.wai.org.

Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit 501(C) (3) organization dedicated to providing networking, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries.

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Contact:

Priscilla Lamont
Women in Aviation International
386.226.7996 Phone
386.226.7998 Fax