IAWA’s 37th Annual Conference will be held from October 28–30 in Sao Paulo, Brazil
This year, the International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA) will host its 37th Annual Conference for the first time in São Paulo, Brazil, from October 28 to 30. ALN spoke with IAWA President Debra Santos, who brings more than 40 years of industry experience to her role leading global efforts to advance women in aerospace leadership. […]
Hi Fly Surpasses Gender Equality Target Set by IATA’s 25by2025 Initiative
Hi Fly, a leading widebody aircraft wet lease specialist, announces that it has exceeded the targets set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) under its 25by2025 initiative, achieving 31% female representation in senior leadership roles and 43% female representation across its total workforce. The milestone reinforces Hi Fly’s longstanding commitment to gender equality and […]
Lufthansa Group increases proportion of women in management positions to over 25 percent
The Lufthansa Group achieved its target of 25 percent female managers in the first quarter of 2025. Six years ago, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the umbrella organization and association of over 300 airlines worldwide, launched the “25by2025” target to improve diversity, equality and inclusion in the aviation industry. More than 200 aviation companies […]
Fitur 2025 contará con un amplio programa sobre liderazgo femenino
La próxima edición de la Feria Internacional de Turismo, Fitur 2025, que se celebra del 22 al 26 de enero, organizada por Ifema Madrid, acogerá la quinta edición de Fitur Woman. Uno de los espacios temáticos de la feria, que en esta ocasión se desarrollará bajo el concepto ‘Orgullo de pertenencia’ con el fin de […]
ACI announces new ACI Fund Scholarship for Women in Aviation
Airports Council International (ACI) is proud to announce the creation of a new ACI Fund scholarship for Women in Aviation. ACI and Dr. Luigi G. (Joe) Sulmona will serve as the award originators and financial co-contributors for this prestigious scholarship initiative. The new scholarship aims to provide targeted support to women in aviation who hail […]
IAWA/IATA Connect Breakfast during the Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) 2024 event in Santiago, Chile
The International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA), a global network that brings together women in leadership positions within the aviation and aerospace industry, will host a very special breakfast on April 11, starting at 8 am, to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in shaping the industry’s development. The event, sponsored by Airbus, will take […]
International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum and Awards to return in June
The International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF) and Awards will return on June 26-27 this year. The event promises lively discussions, thought-provoking debate and celebrations of the best in diversity, equity and inclusion within the travel, tourism and hospitality sector. Since its inception in 2019, IWTTF has provided an international and inclusive platform […]
Women are less than 3% of aviation maintenance technicians. Why?
Jennifer Morgan’s day at work at Southwest Airlines includes strapping herself to a harness and standing on top of a Boeing 737. She does it while sporting her signature tall blonde hair and a Southwest blue button-up shirt. The 52-year-old is known as “Powder” to her colleagues — almost all of whom are men. She’s […]
Delta updates annual diversity progress in ‘Closing the Gap’
Delta has increased representation of women, Black talent and other underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in roles across the company, according to its second annual Close the Gap report, a pivotal step in fulfilling its commitment to grow diversity in its leadership. The report tracks the gap between the diversity of frontline talent and leadership […]
Forbes recognizes Delta as a Best Employer for Women for 2022
Delta is one of Forbes’ Best Workplaces for Women in the U.S. for a second year in a row, with employees giving top marks to the airline’s working conditions, benefits and representation of women in leadership. The Forbes ranking reflects Delta’s ongoing efforts to be a great workplace for women in hiring and recruitment and […]
