Dr. Peggy Chabrian

NAA to award trophy at 31 st International Women in Aviation Conference

Women in Aviation International is pleased to announce the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has selected Dr. Peggy Chabrian, founder of Women in Aviation International, as the recipient of the 2020 Cliff Henderson Trophy. The Henderson Trophy, which is in the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, was established in 1960 to honor the creator and Managing Director of the world-renowned National Air Races from 1928-1939. His work stimulated a generation’s interest in aviation and challenged the state of the art in aviation development.

Association Marks 30 th Conference and 25-Year Anniversary

During her annual remarks at the WAI Connect Breakfast today at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2019, Dr. Peggy Chabrian announced her intention to retire as president and CEO of Women in Aviation International effective April 2020.

Checkout Dr. Peggy Chabrian on the 1/10/2018 episode of Airplane Geeks. The group discusses current aviation news, Women in Aviation International initiatives, aviation scholarships, and more! Dr. Chabrian's conversation starts about 31:30 into the program, right after the news segment.

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