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WAI Offers Seven New Scholarships for 2016

2015-06-04 08:00

WAI scholarships are not just for students

Seven new scholarships will join the dozens of other scholarships available to women and men who are members of Women in Aviation, International. All WAI scholarships will be awarded during WAI's 27th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference to be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee from March 10-12, 2016.

"WAI scholarships are not simply for scholastic assistance," says WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. "We offer flight training including type ratings and...

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WAI Receives $10,000 Grant from The UPS Foundation

2015-05-26 08:00

Funds to be used for September 26 International Girls in Aviation Day

Women in Aviation International received a $10,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, which drives global corporate citizenship and philanthropic programs for UPS.

The grant will be used toward providing teaching materials for Girls in Aviation Day, an international outreach program planned for Saturday, September 26, 2015. That day, WAI's nearly 100 chapters around the world will provide learning opportunities and conduct hands-on aviation activities to introduce girls, ages 8 to 16,...

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WAI Welcomes Three New Board Members

2015-05-15 08:00

WAI membership votes in new board members

Three new board members were voted in by WAI members at the association's annual membership meeting held during its annual conference. Voting included reelecting two current board members for another three-year term. The newly-elected board members include: Deborah Hecker is a 737-800 first officer for American Airlines. She began her aviation career in 1994 flying freight. She then flew for Piedmont Airlines, before being hired by American Airlines in 1999. Deborah has flown the B757/767 and as flight engineer on...

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Don't forget the WASP on VE Day

2015-04-29 08:00

Remembering these pioneering women as we commemorate victory

As the country celebrates the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day on May 8, 2015, Women in Aviation, International wants to bring attention to the role of the WASP during World War II. VE Day represents the end of World War II in Europe.

The WASP numbered 1,074 pilots who flew more than 60 million miles in every type of military aircraft and were stationed at 120 air bases across the country. Between September 1942 and December 1944, the WASP delivered 12,650 aircraft of 78 different...

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Women in Aviation International Prepares for Two Significant Outreach Initiatives

2015-04-21 08:00

WomenVenture and Girls in Aviation Day Upcoming

With a successful 2015 conference now concluded, Women in Aviation International has turned its attention to two upcoming outreach programs to engage women active in the aviation industry and attract more women to the aviation community.

WomenVenture, now in its eighth year, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2015, during EAA AirVenture. Originally designed to increase the visibility of women at AirVenture, WomenVenture has grown in popularity and participation. For many women, WomenVenture is a summer...

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Women in Aviation International 26th Annual Conference Connected, Engaged and Inspired its Members

2015-03-08 10:30

Despite a snowy start in Dallas, the 26th Annual Women in Aviation International (WAI) conference fulfilled its promise to "Connect. Engage. Inspire." with three days jammed with activities. The Hilton Anatole in Dallas was the site of the 2015 International Women in Aviation Conference held March 5-7, 2015.

"A WAI Conference is like no other," said Women in Aviation International President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. "This year, we had the same high level of enthusiasm and the same upbeat attitude along with an environment conducive to sharing, mentoring...

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WAI Conference Will "Connect, Engage, Inspire"

2015-01-28 08:00

The 26th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference has as its theme to "Connect Engage Inspire" and plans are in place to fulfil that commitment. This year's Conference will be held on March 5-7, 2015, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

"We have something to offer every member at our Conference - from the youngest to the oldest, from the most experienced to the newcomers," says WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian.

Just a few of the planned events include:

CONNECT: AOPA will connect with some of its members as well as WAI...

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WAI Announces Pioneer Hall of Fame Inductees for 2015

2015-01-07 08:00

Three women who changed aviation history won't be forgotten now that they are part of the International Women in Aviation Pioneer Hall of Fame. These women will be honored at WAI's 26th Annual International Conference which will be held on March 5-7, 2015, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. The ceremony will take place at the closing banquet on Saturday, March 7, 2015.

"Our induction ceremony is always the highlight of the closing banquet," says WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian. "These women and their accomplishments deserve to be recognized so...

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