SAJ photo above by Andrew Stevens Today’s flight decks are pairing experienced Generation X captains with tech-native Generation Z first officers. As the aviation industry faces a projected shortfall of 141,000 pilots in Europe by 2032, training organizations are addressing a shift: type rating courses should prepare pilots not just to operate specific aircraft, but to work effectively across generational divides. With Gen Z now comprising over a quarter of the global workforce, the […]
Aviation Education
InstructAir and Skyfarer Academy Finalize Acquisition, Uniting Two Aviation Training Innovators
Skyfarer Academy has announced the completion of its acquisition of InstructAir, a leading platform connecting flight instructors and pilots across the United States. This strategic acquisition brings together two pioneering forces in aviation education to create the most comprehensive digital ecosystem for student pilots, flight instructors, schools, and aviation enthusiasts nationwide. A Unified Platform for […]
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 […]
Civil Air Patrol in New Jersey Offers Fun and Challenging Opportunities on the Ground and in the Air
By Col. Amy Myzie, Commander, New Jersey Wing, Civil Air Patrol In a time when meaningful extracurricular opportunities for youth seem harder to find, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) offers something truly special: a program that is educational, challenging, and fun—and that can open doors to careers in aviation, leadership, science, and service. As the […]
Oklahoma State University’s Flying Aggies Defend Regional Title
The Oklahoma State University Flying Aggies flight team flew back into town as regional champions for the second year in a row after competing in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region 4 SAFECON championship. The OSU flight team came out on top — earning 631 points during the four-day competition, which took place Oct. 13-17 […]
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), […]
Epic Flight Academy Awards $145,000 Total in Scholarships to 17 High School Students
Epic Flight Academy has announced the winners of the 10th Annual Aviation Scholarship Awards. In 2025, Epic awarded $145,000 to 17 high school students. This brings the total awarded to high school students over the past 10 years to $590,000. Dr. Cindy Lovell, director of education, said, “We received more than 150 applications, so our […]
Spread Your Wings: Applications Open for Seventh Edition of Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship
Air Canada and CAE, based in Montréal, continue their collaboration fostering the next generation of women in airline careers through the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship. The companies announced that applications for the 2026 edition of the Scholarship are now open. Up to eight young Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers […]
Oklahoma High Schoolers Compete in First Annual Drone Search and Rescue Championship
Thirty Oklahoma high school teams showcased their drone-powered search and rescue skills at the inaugural “Fly Forward: Search and Rescue State Championship” on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Lake Carl Blackwell in Stillwater. The day-long event was hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education […]
