Press Releases

King Schools Scholarship Puts WAI Over the $10 Million Mark

2016-03-29 08:00

More than 100 scholarships were distributed to WAI members during the recent 27th annual International Women in Aviation Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, March 10-12, 2016. These scholarships were given to WAI members at every stage of life, from university students to mature members seeking a mid-life career change to aviation. A total of $661,234 in scholarships were awarded, bringing the total scholarships awarded to more than $10,100,000 since the inception of the scholarship program in 1995.

The scholarship which pushed the total dollar value past the $10 million mark was...

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SUN 'n FUN and WAI Partner for High Flying Lunch

2016-03-28 08:00

April 8 event includes panel discussion

Women in Aviation International's Connect Lunch at SUN 'n FUN 2016 will include a panel discussion, moderated by WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian, of aviation notables and role models. The lunch, in partnership with SUN 'n FUN, is scheduled for Friday, April 8, 2016, and will begin at noon in the Buehler Aerospace Skills Center.

Panelists include:

Pia Bergqvist has been flying since 1999. With about 3,200 hours of flight time, her background includes flight instruction, aircraft sales, and aviation...

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HAI's Karen Gebhart New WAI Board Chair; WAI Adds Two New Board Members

2016-03-22 08:00

WAI membership elects new board members at 2016 conference

Karen Gebhart, Vice President of Business Development for the Helicopter Association International, was elected for a two-year term as the chair of Women in Aviation International's (WAI) board of directors at the 2016 International Women in Aviation Conference. She is a private pilot and industry veteran who previously worked for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

"We are committed to promoting all segments of the aviation community to our members," said WAI President Dr. Peggy...

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International Women in Aviation Conference Opens Doors, Provides Opportunities

2016-03-13 08:00

The 27th annual International Women in Aviation Conference accomplished its goal to Connect. Engage. Inspire. at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, March 10-12, 2016.

"Thousands of women made powerful connections this week that will enhance their lives and careers for years to come," said Women in Aviation International (WAI) President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. "Attendees and exhibitors alike agree that we continue to raise the bar for energy, support, enthusiasm and camaraderie."

Saturday night's closing banquet...

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Women in Aviation International Creates Girl Scout Patch

2016-03-09 08:00

Aviation Girl patch recognizes Girl Scouts' participation

Women in Aviation I nternational has created a Girl Scout fun patch to award to Girl Scouts who take part in Girls in Aviation Day events. The first chance girls will have to earn the patch will be at Girls in Aviation Day Nashville, on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the International Women in Aviation Conference.

WAI's Aviation Girl patch will be available exclusively through WAI chapters around the world to serve the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Girl Scout fun patches are worn...

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Big, Bigger, Biggest - 2016 WAI Conference Set to Break Records

2016-02-22 08:00

With a record number of exhibitors and robust pre-registration, the 27th annual International Women in Aviation Conference, which will be held March 10-12, 2016, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, is shaping up to be the biggest conference to date.

The exhibit hall will host a record 164 companies and organizations, including 29 that will be exhibiting for the first time. AOPA's Rusty Pilot Seminar, scheduled for Friday, March 11, and open to the public, has over 70 advanced registrations. Girls in Aviation Day- Nashville, being held...

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Powerful Lineup of Speakers on Tap for WAI 2016 Annual Conference in Nashville

2016-01-27 08:00

Nashville Mayor, Astronaut Couple, Secretary of the Air Force, FAA Administrator and More Scheduled to Speak

Megan Barry, the Mayor of Nashville, will join astronauts Dr. Rhea Seddon and Robert "Hoot" Gibson as each connects, engages, and inspires attendees at the 27th annual International Women in Aviation Conference, March 10-12, 2016, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mayor Megan Barry is the first female mayor of Nashville, and the first mayor to have risen from the Nashville Metro Council. Her focus as...

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The Sporty's Foundation Makes $3,200 Grant for Girls in Aviation Day 2016

2016-01-12 08:00

Funds will be used purchase educational materials

Women in Aviation International received a $3,200 grant from The Sporty's Foundation, whose mission is to ensure a healthy general aviation community for the next generation. The grant will be used to purchase instructional sectional charts to use as a hands-on teaching activity for girls ages 8 to 16 for the September 24, 2016 youth outreach.

"Sporty's has been a sponsor of Girls in Aviation Day since its inception," said WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. "By teaching the girls how to read...

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Arlington Burial Rights for the WASP

2016-01-07 08:00

Statement of WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian on the efforts by WASP Elaine Harmon's family to have her buried in Arlington National Cemetery:

As president of Women in Aviation International, I strongly support all efforts to allow Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, or any military cemetery of the surviving family's choice that is available to other military service personnel.

The WASP honorably served their country. We urge everyone to visit change.org and sign the Harmon Family petition on behalf of all WASP....

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Congratulations to Tracey Curtis-Taylor

2016-01-04 (All day)
Adventurer/Pilot will speak at WAI Conference in March

Tracey Curtis-Taylor successfully completed her United Kingdom to Australia flight on January 1, 2016, recreating a pioneering 1930 solo flight by Amy Johnson. Tracey departed Farnborough airport on October 1, 2015, on her solo flight in a 1942 Boeing Stearman named the Spirit of Artemis . The flight covered 13,000 miles, including 50 legs, crossing 23 countries.

"Tracey is a keynote speaker at the 2016 International Women in Aviation Conference March 10-12 in Nashville at the Friday morning general session,...

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