Helping women believe, achieve, and succeed in aviation and aerospace.

Photo: Sian Proctor, Ph.D. | Astronaut, Artist, Geoscience Professor

We believe that cultivating the innovation, talent and leadership of women is critical for the successful future of aviation and aerospace. We celebrate extraordinary achievements. We educate through scholarships. We inspire through mentorship and networking.

With a pilot shortage and technological advances transforming aviation rapidly, it is more important than ever to keep talented women thriving and advancing in this amazing industry. We are joining forces and collaborating with others to make that happen and give back to the industry we love.

Featured Dame

Terry London Rinehart

Trailblazer, NAA Merit, FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot

Join us in celebrating Terry, a true aviation trailblazer. Terry was the first female pilot at Western Airlines in 1976. She retired from Delta as a B767 captain and was honored with the NAA Certificate of Merit in 2013 and the prestigious FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. She and her husband Robert, have three children, all pilots!

Terry's remarkable story is deeply rooted in her heritage; her father was a WWll pilot, and her uncle was the first P-47 American Ace. Her mother was a WASP and WAFS pilot and the only woman to receive the Air Medal during WWII, BJ London.

Not only has Terry left an indelible mark on the aviation world, but she also honored the Grand Dames by serving on the 2023 scholarship committee.

Her commitment to supporting and uplifting the next generation of aviators is truly commendable. Let's salute Terry for her outstanding contributions to the world of aviation!

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“My ambition is to have this wonderful gift produce practical results for the future of commercial flying and for the women who may want to fly tomorrow’s planes.”

— Amelia Earhart