http://www.aweu.org/ AWE - Aviation and Women in Europe - PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://www.aweu.org/images/logo.gif http://www.aweu.org/ webmaster@aweu.org http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=98 Two days dedicated to the women’s side of aviation and space Under the patronage of Hervé Morin, French Minister of Defence5th EVENT IN AID OF AVIATION SANS FRONTIÈRESAVIATION WITHOUT BORDERSCentennial of licensed women pilotsThe 5th Women Air Show organized by the Paris Air and Space Museum http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=97 “The women are going to organize … we don’t know what for.” --unknown newspaper columnist, November 2, 1929Eighty years ago, 26 women pilots met in a hangar at Curtis Airport in Valley Stream, Long Island, NY, for the purpose of creating an organization “just for women pilots.” http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=96 Have you heard of a group called Women in Aviation International, known as WAI?  Not yet?  Well in America, they are a tremendous organisation, created in 1990, with over 14,000 members, major interest and sponsorship from leading aviation companies in the US and annual conferences offering you the chance to advance your career significantly in the space of a weekend.  We hope to create the same volume of support over here in Britain, but we need your help.  http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=95 The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) is delighted to announce the launch of a major new report - "The Future for Women in Aviation and Aerospace."  This specialist report has been prepared by the newly established RAeS Women in Aviation and Aerospace Committee. The Report and the new committee will be officially launched at the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Conference (sponsored by Airbus UK) which takes place at the Society’s conference centre at 4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ o­n 16th October.Press release, the Report, the programme for the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Conference and the Conference Report.  http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=94 Sponsored students Luca Guidoni and Rachel Gibson speak of their unique and inspiring experience during the 5th Aviation and Women in Europe Conference in Ferrara, 4 - 6 September 2009: http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=93 August 2, 2009 - Oshkosh, Wisconsin  - It's an unlikely path to ownership, but Ed Sweeney contends that it makes perfect sense. A pioneer in electric remote control aircraft in the late 1960s, Ed always had a fascination for things that fly. In 1970, he made his first trip to the annual EAA Fly-In Convention and was an early adopter of hang gliders and what was to become the ultralight movement. His twin-engine Hummingbird was a hit and with its panoramic view, Ed's next airplane was really no surprise: a twin-engine Partenavia P68 Observer-the model where the nose doubles as a windscreen. http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=92 August 1, 2009 - Oshkosh, Wisconsin  - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh witnessed yet another launch of a new program targeted at promoting general aviation and increasing the pilot population. http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=91 by Kent Misegades, EAA 520919July 9, 2009— TANNKOSH, Europe’s largest fly-in for sport aviation, takes place this year July 17-19 at the Tannheim airport located at the foot of the Bavarian Alps in the Allgäu region of southern Germany. Hosted for many years by the Tannheim Flight School, owned by the popular brother and sister aerobatic duet of (Red Bill pilot) Matthias and Verena Dolderer, the 2009 event promises to be better than ever. With a format similar to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, TANNKOSH ’09 offers more than a dozen pilot forums, nearly 100 vendors and an air show that features the best Europe has to offer, from historic vintage airplanes and warbirds, to homebuilts, unlimited aerobatics and current military hardware.www.eaa.org/news/2009/2009-07-09_tannkosh.asp http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=90 EBACE a resounding success for WCA! http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=89 Sevda Tantan's story published: page 1 page2 http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=88 The idea to start Women Aviators in Africa came after attending the Aviation and Women Europe conference in Norway last September. Attending the conference gave me a sense of understanding of what awaited me in my future career as a pilot. I also learnt a lot about other careers within the aviation sector that I did not have prior knowledge about. The mentorship, support and encouragement I got from the women at the conference, gave me the confidence to aim higher in my goals. Looking back at my continent, where young people, and especially women look as their dreams go down the drain, I felt that such an organization was necessary to avail girls and women alike with information, mentorship and when possible sponsorship to pursue their passions. Read more http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=87 HYATT REGENCY ATL - Courtland RoomThursday February 26th 2009 @ 4pm http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=86 I know it has been a long time you since you've heard from me. I have an excuse! Finally my five year assignment in Brussels finished in December 2007 and I have now returned to my country, Turkey. I’m working in Istanbul now for my company, Turkish Airlines. O­nly o­ne thing has changed: I’m now a chief controller! http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=85 On Saturday 6th September - 38 members of the British Disabled Flying Association towed themselves into the record books. They towed a 65 ton DHL Boeing 757 100 meters IN THEIR WHEELCHAIRS!!  http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=84               In an effort to allow foreign flight school students to continue flight training in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security said that it will create a new visa category, M, to replace the J-1 visa, which is set to end in June 2010. http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=83 AWE - Aviation and Women in Europe's 4th Conference held in Sandefjord, Norway 12th - 14th September 2008 was an inspiring success! 10 countries represented: Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands, and the U.S. http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=82 Anyone o­n Aeroshell Square at 10:30 a.m. o­n Friday found their way blocked by a sea of pink-shirted women that covered the concrete from the KC-135 Tanker to the Ford Trimotor to the DC-3s. An estimated 1,000 women pilots turned up to be seen and photographed in an effort to set a record as being the largest gathering of women pilots in o­ne place at o­ne time."This idea, spawned by EAA consultant Patricia Luebke, has taken off," said Elissa Lines, VP of Development for EAA. "We hope that the sheer number of us gathered here today o­n AeroShell Square will inspire other women and girls to take a chance o­n aviation, or even just to try out flying for fun, or more." http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=81 A unique world event at Le Mans airport in July 2008 ! . The Pioneers of Aviation Air Showwould be held at Le Mans airport from 9th to 11th or 12th July 2008. It would be an exceptional meeting of unique flying airplane replicas representing the debuts of aviation history. It would be a first event of that type in world where all pioneers of aviation from France, America and rest of world would be honored. http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=80 STERLING COURIER & WOMEN IN CORPORATE AVIATION JOIN FORCES FOR THE FIRST TIME AT EBACEAOG shipping services & the transportation of critical aircraft parts to be major topic of discussion at booth 961. GENEVA--May 20, 2008-- Sterling Courier, a division of Quick International Courier will sponsor Women in Corporate Aviation (WCA) at EBACE in Geneva, May 20-22. http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=79 An integral part of the Annual International Women in Aviation (WAI) Conference is the disbursement of scholarship funds to its members. At its just completed 19th Annual International WAI Conference, a total of nearly $700,000 (revised number) was awarded to 60 women and men at its banquet March 15, 2008, in San Diego, California. http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=78 The Women in Aviation, International Pioneer Hall of Fame was established in 1992 to honor women who have made significant contributions as record setters, pioneers, or innovators. Special consideration is given to individuals or groups who have helped other women be successful in aviation or opened doors of opportunity for other women. http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=77 Back in the year 2000 when I joined Women in Aviation I was extremely excited to have found this organisation and likeminded people. In fact it was an engineer (my mentor) that actually recommended me joining WIA and gave me my first couple of years membership as a present. http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=76 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETimm PREUSSER, Master CFI          ( Renew:  1Dec07 )Kleinwallstadt  Germany Timm Preusser recently earned his Master CFI accreditation for the 5th time.  Timm is a board member, chief CFI, and training officer at the Darmstadt Flying Club.  He also serves o­n the Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association (COPA) board of directors and is a Cirrus standardized instructor. http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=75 The VOLANDIA museum - The Preview opening o­n 24th November 2007The objective of the Museum of Aeronautics Foundation is to create VOLANDIA the largest italian park and museum dedicated to aeronautics.The project will be carried out in the former "Caproni Workhouses" in Vizzolo Ticino, the historic industrial site of o­ne of the most renowned aeronautics company in the Varese area. http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=74 Tuesday 6th November at the Airforce Accademy of Pozzuoli the beginning of year celebrations took place, host was Generale di squadra aerea Vincenzo Camporini. The opening speech was read by the generale di squadra aerea Giampiero Gargini, Comandante delle Scuole dell’Aeronautica Militare.