The Ladies of the Air

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) was established in 1953 by a group of people fascinated by building their aircraft. EAA extended its mission of growing participation in aviation to include antiques, classics, warbirds, aerobatic aircraft, ultralights, helicopters, and contemporary manufactured aircraft. The organization developed itself into an ever-growing and diverse organization of members with a…

Whirly-Girls International is a nonprofit, educational and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in helicopter aviation. Jean Ross Howard Phelan, Whirly-Girl #13, and five other female helicopter pilots (out of 13 worldwide) founded Whirly-Girls International in 1955. With the hopes of developing an organization where female pilots could share their experiences and information and find camaraderie,…

The Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE) mission & vision “Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in civil aviation, defense and security, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate the safety, efficiency, and readiness.” “Our mission is to lead at the frontier of digital…

The Foundation For Women Warriors Mission Statement: “At Foundation for Women Warriors, we are on a mission to serve women veterans and their children so that their next mission is clear and continues to impact the world.” The Foundation For Women Warriors Vision: “A world in which the service of every woman veteran is honored, and she…

Statistics of women in aviation Even though the exact numbers constantly vary, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) statistics show that around 4% of all American pilots are women. According to the latest statistics from the International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISWAP), there are some 9,746 female airline pilots worldwide, representing around 5% of active…

The International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21) Mission Statement: “We are the global voice toInspire, Support, and Advocatefor female airline pilots.” The International Society of Women Airline Pilots (ISA+21) is a non-profit organization established to elevate women to achieve their “up in the sky” dreams. ISA+21 began with twenty-one revolutionary female airline pilots in…

“Collier Trophy is the everlasting symbol of the growth of the American airline industry” – Walter Boyne – Chairman, National Aeronautic Association “Captures the history of innovation and excellence in the airspace history.” – Marion Blakey, President and CEO, Aerospace Industries Assn. “Represents the innovation, the exploration and the achievements of the men and women…

In this blog post, I will briefly analyze women’s evolution in aviation, from past to present and future. Women have had a solid footprint in aviation history but have experienced many impediments. Since males make up 93% of all certified pilots, chances are that the next time you board a commercial plane to notice that…

“The men flyers have given out the impression that aeroplaning is very perilous work, something that an ordinary mortal should not dream of attempting. But when I saw how easily the man flyers manipulated their machines I said I could fly” Harriet Quimby, American Bird Woman, Good Housekeeping Magazine, September 1912 “I’ve had a lifelong…

British Women Pilots’ Association Mission Statement: “The BWPA is a membership organisation that exists to support women who fly or who are learning to fly, and to encourage participation in aviation by women who have yet to try it. Members are of all ages, experience and backgrounds but share a common passion. Your membership supports…

Women in Aviation International Mission Statement: “At WAI, we strive to encourage, empower, and educate all those whose interests, lives, and work involve aviation and aerospace without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental abilities, or point of view. We know with certainty that our shared passion for aviation transcends…

I started my aviation journey in 2015, 7 years ago, when I joined Hamad International Airport, Doha, the State of Qatar, to administer the airport’s security systems. I still remember those days very vividly and cherish their memory deeply. As a five-star airline and airport, every new joiner has a predetermined and very well-established process.…

The Ninety-Nines Mission Statement: The Ninety-Nines® is the International Organization of Women Pilots that promote the advancement of aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight. The Ninety-Nines, Inc is the international organization of licensed women pilots. In 1929, two years after pilot licensing began in the…

IATA’s 25by2025 initiative has been launched to push for greater gender equality across the aviation industry and to raise awareness of the need to improve female representation in the aviation industry. With numerous airlines and industry affiliates already committing voluntarily to 25by2025, more than 100 until now, with this initiative, IATA is setting the scene…

Considering that the first machine-powered flight by humans occurred on December 17, 1903, with the Wright Brothers, women have a long and proven history in the aviation industry. Commencing with Baroness Raymonde de Laroche of France, who was the first woman in the world to solo in 1909 and the first woman in the world to…

It was a pioneering organization of civilian women pilots affixed to the United States Army Air Forces to fly military aircraft during World War II. Although the WASP program and its members had no military position and their objective was only to free male pilots for combat roles during World War II, during its short activity time…

In an industry dominated by male supremacy for so many decades, the aviatrixes came a long way to establish their position and continue growing the incontestable legacy further. To address this subject, the best way to start would be to answer the question: What is the percentage of female FAA-certified pilots? The answer is 9%,…

This blog is dedicated entirely to the ladies of the air and intended to celebrate and applaud the remarkable accomplishments of the astonishing ladies to encourage more ladies to dare to be named aviatrix and to carry forward with grace the centuries-old legacy of the ladies of the air. We will discover together the magnificent…