On September 21st, 2024, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will host ‘Girls Take Flight,’ a free event designed to encourage girls and underrepresented groups to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace. The event will feature hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and motivational speeches from industry experts.
The fourth annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival will be held on September 14th at the College Park Aviation Museum in Maryland. This family-friendly event highlights Latina pioneers and authors in aviation, celebrating their achievements and inspiring future generations.
Revathi Advaithi, the CEO of Flex, is a rising star in the business world. With a career spanning Eaton and Honeywell, Advaithi brought her leadership and vision to Flex in 2019, transforming the company from a contract manufacturer to an end-to-end value chain provider. Advaithi’s emphasis on diversity, inclusivity, and sustainability has made her a respected leader in the industry.
Sydney Airport has named Harmony Boonaerts, a 19-year-old from Ulladulla, as the recipient of the 2024 Trevor Gerber SYD100 Scholarship. The scholarship, established in 2020 to commemorate Sydney Airport’s centenary, supports individuals from under-represented groups in the aviation industry, such as women, Indigenous students, and those from diverse backgrounds. Harmony, who will begin studying Bachelor of Aviation Management at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), is the third woman to receive the scholarship since its inception. She expressed her passion for aviation and the significance of the scholarship in enabling her studies. The scholarship aims to increase diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry and has provided opportunities for underrepresented students to pursue their dreams in the field.
The Women Business Collaborative (WBC) has announced the speaker line-up for the upcoming “Rethinking and Accelerating Women’s Leadership in Business Forum.” The half-day virtual forum will feature three tracks: Women in STEM, Women in the Workplace, and Corporate Purpose. Speakers include renowned leaders from various industries, sharing their expertise on trends, transformations, and innovations in women’s leadership. Attendance is free, and registration is required. For more information on the WBC, please visit the provided website.
