Women in Aviation International is preparing for its 12th Annual Girls in Aviation Day, featuring 200 events worldwide on Sept. 19, 2026. Designed to spark interest in aviation and aerospace careers among girls and young women around the world, the events will feature hands-on activities, tours of airports and airplanes, and much more.
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Women in Aviation Opens 2027 Scholarship Program
Women in Aviation International has officially opened its 2027 scholarship program, offering over $200,000 to members pursuing flight training, engineering, and career advancement. Deadline to apply is Sept. 1, 2026.
Avemco Executive First Winner of Award of Excellence
The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Women in Aviation Board of Directors and is presented only when an individual’s contributions rise to a level deemed truly extraordinary, according to association officials. The award recognizes exceptional service, leadership, collaboration, and sustained advancement of WAI’s mission.
Women in Aviation reveal Class of 2026
The three women will be honored at the 37th annual Women in Aviation International Conference in Dallas, on March 20, 2026.
Women in Aviation’s Harvard leadership program expands
In 2026, WAI will expand the program to offer both an on-campus experience as well as two virtual programs.
Applications open for 2026 Women in Aviation scholarships
The deadline to submit an application for more than $200,000 in aviation scholarships is Oct. 15, 2025.
Thousands attend Women in Aviation conference
Among the more than 5,000 attendees were people from 34 countries around the world.
Girls in Aviation Day at KSEF inspires future aviators
The sky was the limit at the 2025 Girls in Aviation Day at Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF) in Florida, where young aviation enthusiasts got an up-close look at the world of flight.
New WAI chapter opens at KRDU
The newest chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) is taking off at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU) in North Carolina.