Women in Aviation International (WAI) has selected the 2026 inductees for its international Pioneer Hall of Fame. These three female trailblazers will be honored at the 37th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference during a ceremony and celebration dinner at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, March 20, from […]
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WAI and Harvard University Partner for the Class of 2026 Emerging Leaders Courses
Rising women leaders in the aviation and aerospace industry are encouraged to apply to attend Women in Leadership: A Program for Emerging Leaders, a professional development program hosted by Women in Aviation International and conducted by Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education (DCE). In 2026, WAI will expand the program to offer both an on-campus […]
Stevens Researchers Bring Hypersonic Flight One Step Closer to Take Off
If it were to become a reality, hypersonic flight, long the realm of science fiction, could revolutionize global travel, transforming day-long international flights into brief commutes no longer than a feature length movie. The duration of a long-haul route, such as Sydney to Los Angeles, might drop from 15 hours to just one. “It really […]
Ireland’s Business Aviation Association Joins CLIMBING. FAST., Expanding Campaign’s International Reach
The CLIMBING. FAST. campaign welcomed the Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) as a new partner in the continuing effort to communicate business aviation’s significant economic and societal benefits, track record of innovation and continued progress on sustainability. The partnership was announced during IBGAA’s 2025 International Business Aviation Conference being held in Kildare, Ireland. […]
Samaritan’s Purse Dedicates New Boeing 767, Retires Historic DC-8
International Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse ceremonially retired its Douglas DC-8 cargo aircraft and dedicate its new Boeing 767 at its Airlift Response Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. This event marks a new era for the ministry’s global aviation operations and advances its ability to help suffering families around the world in Jesus’ Name. For […]
Girls in Aviation Day Continues to Expand Reaching Over 42,000 Participants
Photo – Phoenix Chapter Girls around the world participated in the 11th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) organized by Women in Aviation International (WAI) on September 20. Through unique local events hosted by WAI chapters and corporate members, the number of GIAD participants grew to over 42,000 youth attendees this year with 200 events […]
Ostend Air College Invests in ALSIM AL42 Simulator to Enhance Pilot Training
Ostend Air College, a Belgian flight school, has once again placed its trust in ALSIM by investing in a new AL42 simulator. The AL42 is an exact replica of the Diamond DA42, built using genuine aircraft parts and equipped with the authentic Garmin™ G1000® Nxi. It also comes with the latest generation image generator (VFR-VS), […]
IADA Names New Board of Directors and Foundation Board at Fall Meeting; John Odegard Named Chair
Photo – IADA Board of Directors (L-R) Patrick Hosmann Jr., James Person, Emily Deaton, Phil Winters, Shawn Dinning, Chad Anderson, Phil Stearns, Nick Schneider, Neil Howard, John Odegard, Jim Riner, and Greg Oswald. David Shannon and Stan Kuliavas are not pictured. The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has named its new Board of Directors and […]
Danny Maldonado Named President & CEO of Bell
Textron Inc. has announced that Danny Maldonado has been named president & CEO of the Bell segment, effective January 4, 2026. Maldonado, currently Bell’s chief commercial officer (CCO), will succeed Lisa Atherton, who was recently appointed as president & CEO of Textron Inc., effective January 4, 2026. As CCO, Maldonado is responsible for Bell’s global […]
Liege Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport Sign Sister Airport Agreement
Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) have officially signed a sister airport relationship agreement during the Air Cargo South East Asia event in Singapore. This landmark partnership marks a new chapter in transatlantic air cargo collaboration, reinforcing both airports’ commitment to innovation, growth, and operational excellence. The agreement was signed […]
