Program: Women in Aviation

Happy International Women's Day

On Friday Kim Yeomans had the honor of representing Farnborough Aerospace Consortium at the Women in Aviation & Aerospace Charter Steering Board Meeting where they agreed actions to support their signatories going forward at the amazing Lancaster House in London followed by the WIAAC annual International Women's Day event #iwd


The International Women's Day event highlighted the importance of investing in women speakers were Sir Stephen Hillier Chair of the CAA and the Charter's Patron, Maria Laine, President of Boeing in the UK, Ireland & Nordic Region, Natalie Bush, Director of TUI Airways, Maria Tarabanovska DFT Aviation Ambassador/Flight Crowd Founder.


It was a great afternoon meeting some awe inspiring women and also old and new faces who give their  time and support to the Charter which is celebrating our 5th year !


PHOTOS ARE ON FAC Central/FAC Office/WIAAC

rachel.abethell • March 19, 2024

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