Gender diversity in aviation improving, but more to be done
The industry’s commitment to improving the gender balance is starting to deliver results. Since 2013, the percentage of active pilot licenses (including student, private, and commercial) held by women in the US increased from 4.9% to 13.8% in 2023. Importantly, the share has been increasing steadily, by up to 1.3 percentage points each year, and […]
Gender diversity vital for the sustainability of the airport industry
Airports Council International (ACI) World emphasized the importance of gender diversity in aviation and attracting a competitive workforce in the face of growing air service demand. Participating in the Women Taking Flight session at the 2020 Airport Experience Conference in Denver, Colorado, ACI World Director General Angela Gittens highlighted the gender gap that persists in […]
