23rd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference
March 8-10, 2012
Hilton Anatole
Dallas, Texas

The 23rd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference will be held from Thursday, March 8 through Saturday, March 10, 2012, in Dallas, Texas, USA. This year's Conference will take place at the Hilton Anatole.

Participants in the 2012 WAI Conference will be immersed in the tactics and strategies necessary for successful aviation careers. More than 3,000 women and men from all segments of the aviation industry are expected to attend.

This is the perfect conference to network, learn about the latest industry trends, hear top-notch speakers, find that perfect job, enjoy an extensive exhibit hall and so much more.

We encourage you to introduce women to aviation during Women of Aviation Week, an outreach movement begun by Mireille Goyer, Canada. Flights that take place between March 5-11 should be logged o­n her website at www.womenofaviationweek.org in order to tally the total and allow both female first flight timers and pilots to be eligible for prizes. In conjunction with the reenactment of Harriet Quimby's flight across the English Channel 100 years ago, Mireille's goal is to have these flights performed in 100 locations o­n March 10. Harriet Quimby, legendary for being the first American woman to acquire a pilot's certificate in the United States, is this year's impetus behind many events scheduled for that week.

Reserve Saturday, March 10th to fly a woman, whether young or just young at heart, and acquaint her with the joy of flight. Who knows how she will see the world after sharing the passion.

The Aviation and Women in Europe Conference this year, o­n its itinerant path showcasing European involvement in aviation, was held in The Netherlands, home to aviation pioneer and aircraft manufacturer Anthony Fokker (1890-1939) and KLM (1919). Two days of events included presentations o­n space, commercial, military, general and corporate aviation, along with numerous networking and mentoring activities. Eight countries were represented: Australia, Germany, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United States.

This scholarship is thank you to generous donations. Further donations are welcome.

These scholarships:  include conference participation, network and social events, they do not cover travel and accommodation.

March 18, 2011 — NASA debuted this week its new website that celebrates women’s contributions to science and exploration.

The Women at NASA website was developed to encourage more young women to pursue careers in math, science, and technology. Through a collection of videos and articles, the Women@NASA project shares the stories of 32 women across the agency who contribute to NASA’s mission in many ways.

http://women.nasa.gov/

On March 23rd, the US Consulate General in Naples hosted a conference o­n the subject of Women in the Military. Female members of the US Air Force and Navy joined female members of the Italian Air Force, Navy, Army, Guardia di Finanza and Carabinieri, in order to share personal experiences and discuss the strides that both Italy and the US have made toward equal opportunities within their respective Armed Forces.

http://naples.usconsulate.gov/news-events/women-military.html

120 delegates from Europe and the United States gathered at RAF Northolt in West London last week for the 3rd annual BA-Meetup conference.

Christened the 'un-conference' by this year's attendees - in appreciation of it's informal and social atmosphere - the BA-Meetup brought business aviation professionals together in a wide-ranging programme of education and debate ranging from Operations, Scheduling and FBO Management to Marketing, Catering and Ground Transportation.

http://www.blueskynews.aero./issue118/ba-meetup_montage.htm

Elly Beinhorn-Rosemeyer

Elly Beinhorn was born in Hanover in 1907. An o­nly child, she grew up dreaming of travel and adventure in foreign lands.

In 1928 she went to a lecture of noted pilot Hauptmann Hermann Kohl. Struck by the lure of flying to distant places she sought to enroll in a flying school.

Since none was available in Hanover she traveled to Berlin. Both parents were against their young daughter flying so she rented a small room in Spandau and learned to fly at the Berlin-Staaken airfield.

Leadership Development for Women in Aviation South Africa

Come Join us!

“The world's women are nearly as educated and as healthy as men, but are nowhere to be found in terms of decision-making,"
Saadia Zahidi, World Economic Forum- Davos summit January, 2010

Why Should You Attend?

If women are catching up with men in almost all facets of life, why can’t you breach the gap to destiny fulfilment in the Aviation industry? We all clamour to get ‘there’. Are you working towards becoming an echelon in the industry? Be an agent to promote and deal with change; reinvent your career and find the incline to the development of women in the Aviation industry.

The Leadership Development For Women In Aviation, Africa  (LDWAA) conference scheduled for the 17& 18 August, 2010 will feature nationally recognised speakers who share their wisdom and expertise o­n a wide range of personal and professional development topics, helping you find clarity o­n your goals and what you need to accomplish them.

Held in Brooklands Museum, Surrey outside London, England.   November 5-6, 2010

Join us at Brooklands Museum, the home of British Aviation and the first British Women pilots license.

The opening reception includes the Brooklands Concorde Experience. You’ll see inside o­ne of the world’s most famous aircraft. Take your seat in the front cabin for a virtual flight, piloted by Captain Mike Bannister who will join us afterwards to share his experiences. Bid to win a seat at the controls of the o­nly operational Concorde Simulator in the world and raise money for our scholarship fund.

Speakers include:
• Captain Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann, record setting 777 Captain with Boeing
• Gabriella Somerville, Managing Director ConnectJets
• Gretchen Burrett, the recently appointed Group Director, Safety Regulation of the Civil Aviation Authority,
• Lt. Col Jennifer Crossman, USAF KC-135 pilot
• Dominique Brown, Chief Operating Officer, Quick International Courier

We will close events o­n the Saturday night with a dinner at the Museum where we can share our experiences and forge those networks.Online booking will be available soon.

For more information email wai@wai.org     PRESS RELEASE  

Liz Moscrop interviews WAI Dorothy Pooley