International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA)

IATA hosted a successful IAWA Breakfast Connect on 3 July in Johannesburg, South Africa, during International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s Wings of Change Focus Africa. This event connected over 25 female Executives including, Ms. Rasebotsa Lulu, CEO Air Botswana, Ms. Achma Asokan, Group CEO, AirlinePros International , Ms. Nozipho Mdawe, CEO Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), Ms. Jenifer Bamaturaki, CEO Uganda Air, Ms. Khangi K., CEO Swiss Port, Ms. Talat Qureishi, Vice President MasterCard, Ms. Lucy Wanjiku M., Regional Director ICAO ESAF, Ms. Manal AlTaher, Regional Manager, Financial Services Transformation and Distribution, IATA and more, where attendees got the opportunity to connect and learn more about IAWA and its activities. Sophia Ghezai, VP, Africa and Middle East was also invited to participate in the panel: “Attracting the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals”, where she discussed what the industry needs to do to become more attractive to the next generation and most importantly to retain its workforce.

🛩️ It's 2 weeks away! Join us on July 23 for the IAWA Breakfast Connect At The Farnborough Air Show! Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gn8XBCkh This event will take place ahead of the Sustainability Forum at the Aerospace Global Forum 2024.

Stephanie Kenyon has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Women in Aviation International. Since joining WAI as Chief Growth Officer in 2021, Stephanie has fostered innovation and implemented strategic initiatives that are designed to increase the number of women involved in all areas of aviation and aerospace. In her role as COO, Stephanie continues her strategic leadership for growing the organization, designing new and innovative programs, creating strategic partnerships, and enhancing revenue streams. Stephanie, a member of IAWA and a private pilot, draws on her proven track record in the aviation industry. She has held leadership positions with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, AirServ International, and AOPA. Stephanie will continue leading WAI’s successful scholarship program including its new international university scholarships, as well as the new Harvard University/WAI Emerging Leaders professional development education programs.

Join IAWA for a Breakfast Connect during IATA's Wings of Change Focus Africa! This event is free to attend but participants must be delegates at the Wings of Change conference. Learn more and register 👉 https://lnkd.in/ge584HxS Thank you to our event host, International Air Transport Association (IATA)!

🛩️ Join us Tuesday, July 23, 2024, for the IAWA Breakfast Connect At The Farnborough Air Show! Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gn8XBCkh This event will take place ahead of the Sustainability Forum at the Aerospace Global Forum 2024.

Join IAWA for a networking Connect in Dubai! Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkVRnHBq This event will take place on June 27, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM GST at the Mezzanine Restaurant, Souk Madinat Jumeirah.

Join IAWA for a Breakfast Connect during International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s Wings of Change Focus Africa! This event is free to attend but participants must be delegates at the Wings of Change conference. Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/ge584HxS

Don't miss out on the latest IAWA events! With the new IAWA app, you can easily be among the first register for the latest upcoming events, even while on the move. Download Apple 👉 https://apple.co/49kQVbS Download Android 👉 https://bit.ly/3vucrgv

Welcoming old hands and new faces, we had lots of fun at the June 2024 Washington DC Connect, which took place at a new DC venue, Hotel Zena, that caters to women in a big way. It was wonderful to welcome new faces into the DC IAWA network. Thank you to all who came out as your enthusiasm and energy invigorates us all!

Paula Popp is a master's student at ENAC - Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile specializing in International Air Transport Operations Management. Born in Romania, Paula moved to France at the age of 5. Her passion for aviation started early and has only grown stronger over time. Initially aspiring to be an astronaut, she found her true calling in aeronautics through her private pilot training. With a strong background in Physics and Mathematics, Paula pursued a double major after her Baccalaureate. Alongside her studies, she has been dedicated to teaching private lessons and actively engaging in volunteer activities. Paula’s involvement in aviation-related associations, such as Airexpo and FlyImpulse, reflects her commitment to the field. She has helped organize the Airexpo airshow as member of the Partnership committee and participated in the Hackathon Hack'célération 3.0 focused on sustainable aviation. After the Hackathon, she decided to join the organizing committee at the FlyImpulse, an ENAC association, as a member of the events division. Raised by her single mother, she credits her with shaping the woman she is today. The IAWA scholarship is not only a professional milestone for her career through the high-level conferences it gives access to, but also a way to honor her mother's efforts and values. She taught Paula how to be a woman in society, and the mentors from IAWA will help her learn how to be a woman in aerospace. Paula aspires to become a mentor and contribute to the advancement of women in aviation.