It’s time for some boys to check their privilege in-flight
Melanie Friend is the type of chick that oozes confidence. She rocks a vixen red hair ‘do’, owns her circa 50s femme-style, and has in... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: gender equality
First woman to solo the world makes ultimate gender equality statement
The way she tells it, Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock was just another housewife in a plane on an adventure. And then you remember that she complete... Continue Reading
LadiesLoveTaildraggers scholarship among latest highlighted by AOPA
Aviation organizations recognize the importance of investing in the future of aviation by offering scholarships. Each month, the Aircraft Ow... Continue Reading
Pioneering author of aircraft interiors ‘bible’ goes digital
For the past 10 years, Jennifer Coutts Clay’s book, Jetliner Cabins, has served as a ‘bible’ about aircraft interiors. Published... Continue Reading
VistaJet’s Boudreau is a global force
If anyone knows the true value of business aviation, Danielle Boudreau does. One of the industry’s most formidable public relations and mark... Continue Reading
Passion for flight propels BA woman pilot
For Helen McNamara, a 14-year veteran pilot for British Airways, it was love at first flight. “I was backpacking around African when I becam... Continue Reading
Women of Boeing inspire new generation
Women have played an important role in the history of the Boeing company, beginning in 1916 when seamstress Rosie Farrar was hired by Willia... Continue Reading
Book Review: American Sky breaks cloud cover
Growing up, I always looked forward to my dad’s stories. Over fresh baked cookies and tea or steaks, he’d pull back the curtain on the mysti... Continue Reading
Face of Travel: Mrs. O around the world
Ana Silva O’Reilly, known to many as Mrs. O, travels just the way she likes it: cocktails, five stars, and enough connectivity to upda... Continue Reading
ACI’s Angela Gittens blazes trail for women
It’s always refreshing to find evidence of women making their mark in the aviation industry. A survey of American domestic carriers’ b... Continue Reading
Godmother of amenity kits works her magic
Anita Gittelson is a busy woman. Her office attests to this. The thrumming streets of Manhattan provide an appropriate backdrop to the cozy ... Continue Reading
Plane People: Southwest CFO Tammy Romo
Southwest Airlines senior VP finance and CFO Tammy Romo loves her job because of the people she works with, and the customers she serves. “H... Continue Reading
VietJetAir gives glimpse of gender equality
Nok Air CEO Patee Sarasin drew attention last week for his ageist and sexist comments at the Singapore Air Show, and for crying “Bring... Continue Reading
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