Women in air traffic management and the wider aviation industry are invited to gather at a special reception at Airspace World on Wednesday afternoon for a networking event celebrating diversity, leadership, and the growing role of women across the sector.
Hosted by Aireon in cooperation with the International Aerospace Women’s Association (IAWA), the event will take place from 16:00–17:30 on Wednesday 27 May at the Aireon stand, bringing together professionals from across the ATM community for discussion, inspiration, and networking.
The session will feature short addresses from representatives of Aireon and IAWA President Marita Lintener, focusing on the importance of attracting and retaining diverse talent within aviation and the role that visibility, mentorship, and leadership can play in encouraging more women to pursue careers in the industry.
“We need to attract and retain the best talent for our industry and we cannot afford to overlook half of the potential workforce,” said Marita.
“Role models are key. This event is an opportunity to exchange ideas, reflect on the barriers that still exist for women in aviation, and explore what companies can do to help overcome them. Most importantly, it is a chance to celebrate the women working across ATM and to benefit from a unique networking opportunity.”
Open to all women attending Airspace World, the event aims to encourage conversation and connections across the global ATM community, while highlighting the importance of inclusion and leadership development as aviation continues to evolve.
Wednesday also features Airspace World’s first ever all-women theatre session when, at 10:00 in the Frequentis Theatre IFATCA President and CEO Helena Sjöström Falk hosts a fireside chat discussing the role of AI in air traffic management with Holly Apgar, Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development, L3Harris, and Sharon Pinkerton, Senior Vice President of Legislative & Regulatory Policy, Airlines for America.