AWE - Aviation and Women in Europe :: The main resource for aviation and women in Europe

Welcome to AWE - Aviation and Women in Europe, Section of WAI - Women in Aviation International

Welcome to AWE - Aviation and Women in Europe homepage.

AWE is aimed to promote women's presence in aviation at all levels: not only in the flight deck but in all other aviation professions and skills.

AWE was born in 2005, has been very active and in April 2006 became the WAI - Women in Aviation International European Section.

AWE operates exclusively for charitable, educational or scientific purposes.

To foster, promote and engage in aviation education, particularly as it relates to women in aviation. This includes encouraging women to seek opportunities in aviation.
To cultivate, foster, and promote interest and understanding among thepublic in the accomplishments and contributions of women to the aviation industry.
To establish, acquire and maintain information and materials, acting as a depository for historical and scientific interest which pertain in any way to the science of aviation, especially as it relates to women in aviation.

AWE is promoted by Michelle Bassanesi (see Curriculum Vitae), an aviation enthusiast holding several flight licenses and endorsements both sides of the Ocean (JAA FI(A) and FAA CFI CFII ASEL). Michelle has experienced all the difficulties a woman, even in a modern and non-sexist society as that of western Europe, must face to find a proper location in aviation world regardless of skills and qualification: thus she decided to do something similar to what WAI does in the USA to lobby and promote women's talents.

AWE coordinates the promotion of women and their work in aviation.
AWE looks to spread aviation knowledge and culture amongst women.
AWE's long term goal is to create a source of inormation and professional opportunities for women in European aerospace and aviation.
AWE will rapidly become the main source for the aviation industry "made in Europe" as well as a powerful "food for thoughts" factory.

AWE Journey
AWE 2005 - "Aviation and Women in a Fast Changing Europe" - Trento IT
AWE 2006 - "Reaching New Heights of Success" - Varese IT
AWE 2007 - "Reach for the Sky" - Gatwick UK

AWE 2008 -12th/14th Sept. 2008
"Building Partnerships Across Boundaries"
Fyresdal, NO

The European Section of Women in Aviation, International presents its first ever Norwegian conference, "Building Partnerships Across Boundaries," to be held in beautiful Fyresdal, Norway. This year's conference is shaping up to be the most inspiring yet with an excellent line-up of world class speakers and the networking opportunities you have come to expect.
Car sharing and room sharing opportunities available. Email Michelle to coordinate buddies.

Register Early and Save!
Registration Form 1200 nok. After July 1st 1600 nok Delegate Information

AWE needs your contribution to grow:
opinions, information, facts and anything useful to increase female presence in aviation... and aerospace!
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