Girls in Aviation Day Encourages Future Pilots

Multiple initiatives are underway to inspire young women to pursue careers in aviation, including the upcoming Girls in Aviation Day at Flying Cloud Airport, which offers free activities and learning opportunities for girls aged 8 to 17. Delta Airlines recently hosted its 8th Wing Flight, an all-women crew flight that took 140 girls from Atlanta public schools on their first flying experience to NASA's Kennedy Space Center, aiming to spark interest in aviation careers. Additionally, the Las Vegas Chapter of Women in Aviation International is planning the 10th Annual Girls in Aviation Event to introduce youth to aviation careers. Another event, Girls Take Flight at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport, will provide participants with aircraft tours, interactive activities, and networking opportunities with industry professionals. These programs collectively aim to address the gender disparity in the aviation industry, where only 7% of commercial pilots are women. Through these events, organizations hope to empower and motivate the next generation of female aviators and aerospace professionals.