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| IAWA and Oliver Wyman Release Second Edition of “Lift Off to Leadership” Report, Highlighting Urgent Need for Diversity Amid Global Talent Shortage IAWA, in collaboration with global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman, has released the second edition of its landmark study, "Lift Off to Leadership: Leadership Barriers for Women in Aerospace and Aviation." Submitted: 02/26/26 Article By: Sims, Andi | IAWA Announces New President, Board of Directors and 2026 Initiatives IAWA, a global leader in advancing leadership across the aviation and aerospace industries, proudly announces its incoming President, Board of Directors, and a slate of transformative initiatives planned for 2026 that further its mission to connect, inspire, and lead. Submitted: 02/03/26 Article By: Sims, Andi | IAWA Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients as Program Surpasses Half a Million Dollars in Awards to Date IAWA is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, awarded to women studying aviation and aerospace at universities around the world. Since launching the program in 2004, IAWA has awarded 131 scholarships to women attending 11 universities totaling $555,000. Submitted: 12/16/25 Article By: Sims, Andi |
| Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies: IAWA's 37th Annual Conference Gears Up for São Paulo IAWA will welcome aerospace leaders from around the world to its 37th Annual Conference, October 28–30, 2025, in São Paulo, Brazil, under the theme Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies: Leading Aerospace Into New Frontiers.” Submitted: 09/16/25 Article By: Sims, Andi | IAWA Receives Regional Recognition for Advancing Gender Equality in Aviation IAWA has been recognized with a Participation Award by the ICAO, the EASA, the SRVSOP, and the EU-LAC APP II Aviation Partnership Project in acknowledgment of its contributions to advancing gender equity and inclusion in civil aviation across Latin America and the Caribbean. Submitted: 08/14/25 Article By: Sims, Andi | International Aerospace Womens Association Announces New Name, 501(c)(3) US Tax Status, and Enhanced Structure The International Aviation Womens Association has rebranded as the International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA), taking a step forward in its mission to cultivate and advance women leaders in the aviation and aerospace industry worldwide. Submitted: 02/26/25 Article By: Sims, Andi |
| IAWA Honors Regula Dettling-Ott with the 2024 IAWA Woman of Excellence Award The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a global association committed to connecting, inspiring and leading women in the aerospace and aviation industries, is pleased to announce Dr. Regula Dettling-Ott as the recipient of the 2024 IAWA Woman of Excellence Award. Submitted: 10/01/24 Article By: not specified | IAWA to Discuss Aviation Industry Innovation Drivers in San Diego at their 35th Annual Conference Leesburg, VA –October 10, 2023-The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a worldwide organization for women who hold leadership positions across the entire spectrum of the aviation and aerospace industry, is holding their 35th annual conference on October 11-13, 2023. Submitted: 11/08/23 Article By: not specified | IAWA Honors Abby Bried with the 2023 IAWA Woman of Excellence Award Submitted: 11/08/23 Article By: not specified |
| IAWA Honors Abby Bried with the 2023 IAWA Woman of Excellence Award The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a global association committed to connecting, inspiring and leading women in the aerospace and aviation industries, is pleased to announce Abby Bried, Vice President and General Counsel, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, as the Submitted: 10/01/23 Article By: not specified | IAWA Discusses Diversity and the Future of Aviation in Amsterdam at their European Leadership Forum Submitted: 07/17/23 Article By: not specified | IAWA Celebrates International Women's Day Submitted: 03/08/23 Article By: not specified |
| IAWA to Discuss Aviation Through a Sustainability Lens in Lisbon at their 34th Annual Conference This year's conference theme is A Way Forward - Aviation Through a Sustainability Lens. It will explore what is coming in the world of aviation and sustainability, and how IAWA members can help champion A Way Forward. Submitted: 11/08/22 Article By: not specified | IAWA Honors Katherine Bennett CBE FRAeS With The 2022 IAWA Woman Of Excellence Award Submitted: 11/04/22 Article By: not specified | Association & Conference Group and The International Aviation Womens Association Announce Partnership LEESBURG, VIRGINIA, March 4, 2022 – Association & Conference Group (ACG), a full-service association management company, and International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a global association committed to connecting, inspiring and leading women in the aviation industry, annou Submitted: 03/08/22 Article By: not specified |
| IAWA Honors Dr. Fang Liu with 2021 IAWA Woman of Excellence Award Dr. Liu has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to and support of the advancement of women in the aviation and aerospace industry and to IAWA. Submitted: 09/22/21 Article By: not specified | Meet IAWA's Newly Elected VP of Americas, Sheila Remes Sheila Remes is vice president of Environmental Sustainability at The Boeing Company. In this role, she leads a team focused on continuously improving Boeing's products, services and operations to achieve sustainability goals. Submitted: 06/24/21 Article By: not specified | Kathleen M. Guilfoyle Appointed as President-Elect Kathleen M. Guilfoyle as its newly appointed President-Elect. As the President-Elect, Ms. Guilfoyle will serve as IAWA's Chief Operations Officer and Vice President of Affiliations. Submitted: 04/15/21 Article By: not specified |
| 2021 IAWA Board Announcement - Meet IAWA's Newest Board Member - Cristiane Dart Cristiane has accepted the position to serve as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications, in which she'll lead the Marketing and Communications team in promoting and supporting its numerous activities and programs. Submitted: 01/05/21 Article By: not specified | IAWA Honors Dr. Christine Darden with 2020 IAWA Woman of Excellence Award The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), a global association committed to connecting, inspiring and leading women in the aerospace and aviation industries, is pleased to announce Dr. Christine Darden as the recipient of the 2020 IAWA Woman of Excellence Award. Submitted: 10/10/20 Article By: not specified | IAWA Welcomes Maria E. Gonzalez to Its Board of Directors IAWA announces the addition of Maria E. Gonzalez. She is a Shareholder of McAfee & Taft and has accepted the position as IAWA Vice President of Association Development (Sponsorship). This position will lead IAWA's revenue generation and sponsorship programs. Submitted: 09/01/20 Article By: not specified |
| IAWA Welcomes Its Two Newest Board of Directors IAWA announces Marita Lintener, Founder and Managing Director of Lintener European Aviation Consultancy as VP of Europe /Africa, and Selda Konukcu, Regional Business Development Director of Honeywell High Growth Regions as VP of Asia/Middle East. Submitted: 07/21/20 Article By: not specified | Growing Global: IAWA Takes Diversity to New Heights IAWA teamed with other industry associations to work with Korn Ferry, a global consulting firm, to conduct research for the study Soaring Through the Glass Ceiling. The report identifies key enablers and inhibitors of women advancing into leadership positions throughout the avia Submitted: 12/19/19 Article By: not specified | Dr. Valerie Manning of Airbus Among Keynote Speakers for IAWA's 28th Annual Conference Submitted: 07/22/16 Article By: not specified |
| Registration now Open for IAWA's 28th Anniversary Conference in Montreal, Canada Submitted: 06/01/16 Article By: not specified | IAWA to Bring its 28th Anniversary Conference to Montreal, Canada - A First for Canada Submitted: 04/21/16 Article By: not specified | IAWA to Bring its 28th Anniversary Conference to Montreal, Canada - A first for Canada Submitted: 04/21/16 Article By: not specified |
| IAWA Celebrates First Annual Conference in the Middle East Region Submitted: 11/30/15 Article By: not specified | Secretary of the US Air Force Deborah Lee James Among Keynote Speakers for IAWA's 27th Annual Conference Submitted: 07/25/15 Article By: not specified | IAWA Keynote Speakers Announced for 27th Annual Conference Submitted: 06/22/15 Article By: not specified |
| IAWA Selects 2015 Aviation Industry Woman of Excellence Award Recipient: Cecile Hatfield, Esq. Submitted: 04/30/15 Article By: not specified | IAWA to Bring its 27th Anniversary Conference to Dubai, United Arab Emirates - A first for the Middle East Submitted: 02/16/15 Article By: not specified | IAWA Selects 2014 Aviation Industry Woman of Excellence Award Recipient: Renee Martin-Nagle Submitted: 09/11/14 Article By: not specified |
| IAWA to Offer 26th Anniversary Conference in Seattle Submitted: 07/21/14 Article By: not specified | International collaboration to help develop diverse, skilled leaders in aviation Submitted: 07/17/14 Article By: not specified | IAWA accepts G.A.L.A. Award to Amelia Earhart Submitted: 05/05/14 Article By: not specified |
| BOB HOOVER TO RECEIVE THE 5TH ANNUAL OUTSTANDING AVIATOR AWARD Submitted: 03/11/14 Article By: not specified | IAWA announces Endorsement Partnership with the Global Aerospace Summit Submitted: 02/14/14 Article By: not specified | IAWA Selects 2013 Aviation Industry Woman of Excellence Award Recipient; Elizabeth Freidenberg of Freidenberg, Freidenberg & Lifsic Submitted: 09/12/13 Article By: not specified |
| IAWA to Offer 25th Anniversary Conference in Panama Submitted: 07/15/13 Article By: not specified | 2012 IAWA Aviation Industry Woman of Excellence Award Presented to Katherine B. Posner, Partner, Condon & Forsyth LLP Submitted: 09/21/12 Article By: not specified | IAWA ANNOUNCES 24th ANNUAL CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS Submitted: 08/21/12 Article By: not specified |
| IAWA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM Submitted: 08/10/12 Article By: not specified | IAWA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS Submitted: 07/20/12 Article By: not specified | International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA) is pleased to acknowledge Boeing's sponsorship of the opening dinner at our 24th AnnualConference Submitted: 07/08/12 Article By: not specified |
| The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA) is pleased to announce our first sponsor for the 24th Annual Conference, The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA) is pleased to announce our first sponsor for the 24th Annual Conference, which will be held at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas on October 3-5, 2012. Submitted: 02/10/12 Article By: not specified | The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA) is pleased to announce our first sponsors for the 23rd Annual Conference, The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA) is pleased to announce our first sponsors for the 23rd Annual Conference, which will be held in Paris at the Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Hotel on November 16-18th 2011. Submitted: 07/08/11 Article By: not specified | Mayor's Welcome and Keynote Speakers Announced for Annual Conference Submitted: 08/25/10 Article By: not specified |
| Registration and Keynote Speakers Announced for IAWA's 22nd Annual Conference Submitted: 07/06/10 Article By: not specified | Top Airlines CFOs and Treasurers to Speak at IAWA's 22nd Annual Conference Submitted: 04/16/10 Article By: not specified | IAWA ANNOUNCES 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Submitted: 12/22/09 Article By: not specified |
| Boeing First Sponsor for IAWA's 22nd Annual Conference Submitted: 12/17/09 Article By: not specified |