“It takes courage to be different.” Aastha Kacha, award-winning space architect
Conversation about the colonization of Earth’s orbit and the furthest parts of space was considered the perfect fodder…
Women in Aviation
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Celebrate and recognize the contributions and achievements of women in the aviation industry.
Jill Meyers: “The message I have for women: Do what’s best for you”
Jill Meyers’ passion for aviation and aerospace transcends borders and generations. Recognized internationally for her contributions to the industry,…
Refilwe Ledwaba: “Everybody needs to be involved”
Refilwe Ledwaba is a pioneer for women in South Africa seeking careers in aviation. While she is passionate…
Where are all the female pilot trainers?
There has been some progress made in encouraging women into the aviation industry. But what about taking the…
Is the number of female astronauts on the rise? | Data
Astronauts have long been a source of inspiration. They undergo a stringent selection process and are subjected to…
Women in Aviation: the future looks bright for female aviators
It’s nearly six months since the AeroTime team celebrated International Women’s Day by highlighting stories of women who…
The 8-year old’s dream that’s changing the world
Air India’s Captain Zoya has an impressive reputation. Despite humble beginnings, she managed to overcome many obstacles and…
“Be courageous.” Stacey Rudser, Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance
Behind each aircraft is a team of technicians and engineers performing tasks of inspection, maintenance, overhaul and repair…
UK Space Agency Director – meet the female pilot who didn’t faint
Rachel Gardner-Poole did not expect to be told that women could not be pilots when she started her…
The women who shaped the history of aviation
Since the early days of aviation, women were among the pioneers. Their conquest of the skies was not…
Princess, spy, aviatress: remarkable life of Evgeniya Shakhovskaya
The lives of pioneers are very often turbulent and short – such is the price of breaking the…
AirAsia appoints new CEO for its digital marketplace called super app
Amanda Woo takes up the role as the Chief Executive Officer of airasia super app ꟷ the company’s…
Kam Air crew & YouTuber Josh Cahill receive AeroTime Aviation Achievement Awards
Passengers on board Kam Air flight RQ103 may have thought they were boarding a routine flight. But the…
Question Time | Women in Aviation
In our new programme, “AeroTime Question Time”, we ask six women leaders in aviation from four continents, a…
In spiked heels or Timberland boots: driving for equality within the FAA
There is nothing new about the importance of gender balance and representation, yet nobody denies that aviation is…
Happy International Women’s Day!
At the start of our week dedicated to women in aviation, female aviation professionals from around the world…
From the “pink and fluffy” department to Senior Vice President at Airbus
Katherine Bennett graduated from the “pink and fluffy” department early in her career, and went on to become…
Exclusive | Jacqueline Sutton Rolls-Royce Chief Customer Officer
Jacqueline Sutton is now the Chief Customer Officer at Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace. In an exclusive interview with AeroTime…