Attendees and Friends of Women In Aviation Discuss the Pending Pilot Shortage
As the 19th Annual International Women in Aviation (WAI) Conference drew to a close, all the statistics pointed to the organization's biggest Conference ever. Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to providing networking, education, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women (and men) who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. "By all accounts, this has been one of the most exhilarating and successful conferences we've had," said WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian.
Highpoints
Attendance reached a new high with 3,320 women and men registered. More than 250 of the Conference-goers were from the military, also a new record.
The Exhibit Hall was the biggest ever with 151 separate companies and organizations on display, representing all aspects of the aviation community
Nearly $700,000 in scholarships was distributed ...
