AWE - Aviation and Women in Europe http://www.aweu.org/ AWE - Aviation and Women in Europe - PostNuke Powered Site en-us AWE - Aviation and Women in Europe http://www.aweu.org/images/logo.gif http://www.aweu.org/ webmaster@aweu.org Pioneers of Aviation air show 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. STERLING COURIER & WOMEN IN CORPORATE AVIATION JOIN FORCES FOR 1st TIME AT EBACE 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. Nearly $700,000 in Scholarships Awarded at the 2008 WAI Conference 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. Pioneer Hall of Fame 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. There is a place for everyone ... Karin Muller 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. Timm Preusser recently earned his Master CFI accreditation for the 5th time! 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. VOLANDIA Aeronautics Park and Museum Malpensa 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. Academic year 2007-2008 starts for the Italian Airforce Schools 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. Scholarship Opportunities!! http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=73 We know you will come away from each Conference with a stronger belief in what you can achieve and motivated to try new things! Annalisa Di Tecco Female Champion at the National Skydiving Championships http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=72 17/6/2007,The Parashow 2007 closes with Annalisa Di Tecco winner of the second City of Aquino Trophy at the National Female Skydiving Accuracy Championships, second Rosalinda Rusconi and third place Daniela D’Angelo, all from the Army. Euro-Fees Fears by Thomas A. Horne http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=70 Want to see how user fees could affect U.S. general aviation?Just across the pondby Thomas A. HorneThe article is republished with permission of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. AWE in the RUSSIAN 99s NEWSLETTER - FALL/WINTER 2006-2007 http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=69 Welcome to our 6th issue - the 2006-2007 Fall/Winter edition of the 99s Russian Section Newsletter! In this issue:we meet member Nadezda Mineeva and learn about aviation pioneer Liubov Ulanovawe have reports o­n the 2nd Aviation and Women in Europe Conference in Italy and the 18th annual Women in Aviation conference in Orlando, Floridaplus, we have an update o­n the upcoming 2007 Aviatrissa Forum in Moscow and our usual sections of Aviation Quotes and Upcoming Events 3rd AWE Conference London Gatwick 14th - 16th September 2007 http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=68 73 delegates present! 13 countries represented: Belgium, Canada, Dubai, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, The Netherlands, Turkey, United Kingdom, and USA.BARONNESS THATCHER MEETS DELEGATES AT THE AVIATION AND WOMEN IN EUROPE CONFERENCEBaroness Thatcher was the surprise Guest of Honour at the Opening Reception at the House of Lords for speakers, delegates and sponsors of the Aviation and Women in Europe Conference – the first to be held in the UK. Zonta International - "Amelia Earhart Day 2007" http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=67 The Conference"From Amelia Earhart to today. New job opportunities for women in the Italian Airforce" was held o­n the 13th March 2007 at the "Casa dell'Aviatore" of the Italian Airforce in Rome by Zonta International - Advancing the Status of Women Worldwide to celebrate AMELIA EARHART DAY 2007. The Italian Airforce's first Female Helicopter pilots! http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=66 THE ITALIAN AIRFORCE's FIRST FEMALE HELICOPTER PILOTS!The Lieutenant Pilots Donatella Caforio and Ida Casetti are rated o­n the NH-500E Magg. Orfeo Rossi - 72° Stormo - Frosinone, Italy 2nd March 2007 Lady Mary Heath by Lindie Naughton http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=64 In the 1920s, Lady Mary Heath, originally Sophie Peirce from Knockaderry, Co Limerick, was o­ne of the best known women in Britain and the USA. Check out these aerodromes! http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=61 AOPA Italy's website http://www.aopa.it has added a new feature that will be of great interest to all IAOPA Europe members, writes AOPA-Italy president Massimo Levy.Under the 'utilities' menu we have uprated the 'Google maps' page that allows pilots to visualise satellite images of more than 10.000 aerodromes around the world. Strength is in Numbers! http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=56 AWE - Aviation and Women in Europe's presence during the18th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference          February 15-17, 2007          Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL was "massive". 2nd Space and Society Conference Space Options for the 21st Century http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=57 If you find yourself in Noordwijk, The Netherlands check out the 2nd Space and Society Conference Space Options for the 21st Century. The 47th International Paris Air Show http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=58 The 47th International Paris Air Show will take place from Monday 18th June to Sunday 24th June 2007 inclusive. Fifth annual Egypt Aero Rally http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=59 Egypt Air Rally AOPA Egypt is organising the fifth annual Egypt Aero Rally in April, offering all European pilots an opportunity to fly in this magnificent country with minimum difficulty and maximum safety and enjoyment. Calling Fournier pilots... http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=60 The Fournier Club is 20 years old and held its anniversary meeting at Gap in the French Alps. Fournier aircraft from all over Europe attended. 18th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference Draws Largest Crowd Ever! http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=55 Fresh from the press: For Immediate Release 19th February 200718th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference Draws Largest Crowd Ever! AWE member Gill Van den Broeck's New Year's Gift http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=52 In the January/February 2007 Aviation for Women, International issue o­n page 64 under the section "In Our Own Words" we can read Gill Van den Broeck's description of her New Year's Gift. AWE 2006 in the AFW November/December 2006 Issue http://www.aweu.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=51 The article about AWE 2006 o­n pages 8 and 9 of the November/December issue of "Aviation for Women" Magazine is here for you to read!