Diversity

Aviation Week Staff
Readers write about NASA’s heat shield for Orion, medical certification for flying, gender distribution in the 20 Twenties and high-energy laser hype cycles.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Keith Mwanalushi
Anti-DEI pushes in the U.S. are straining some workforce pipeline initiatives, while other regions are seeing improved progress on diversity.
Workforce & Training

By Sharon DeVivo
Industry, higher education and airport authorities are collaborating to launch eVTOL integration in New York.
Advanced Air Mobility

Sharon Devivo
We need clarity about the regulations and access to loan funds for students, to ensure the pipeline of up-and-coming pilots is not slowed.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Sharon B. DeVivo
The new academic year is a great time to reach out to students who could be next-generation employees in aviation and aerospace.
Maintenance & Training

By P. Barry Butler
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Gaetz Aerospace Career Academy can serve as a template for reaching young people and guiding them into our industry.
Maintenance & Training

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The Aviation Technician Education Council is targeting several barriers that are slowing the pipeline of a future qualified MRO workforce.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Tiffini Coleman
An aviation maintenance instructor shares perspectives on how the MRO industry can better empower women to pursue and thrive in industry careers.
Workforce & Training

Sharon B. DeVivo
Research shows that teams composed of individuals with varied perspectives are more likely to think creatively and develop groundbreaking solutions.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance will hold its first conference in September.
Workforce & Training

Aviation Week Staff
The Wings Club Foundation’s annual scholarships provide financial support to students who have demonstrated academic success in a higher education program.
Maintenance & Training

By William Garvey
Airshowman Sean Tucker’s Bob Hoover Academy at Salinas Municipal Airport helps students achieve a high school diploma—and a solo flight.
Maintenance & Training

Sharon B. DeVivo
Working together, industry and higher education can bridge the skills gap, foster innovation and build partnerships that contribute to our sector's success.
Maintenance & Training

Sharon B. DeVivo
Outside-the-box ideas can help companies train, access and retain a diverse and highly skilled workforce.
Workforce & Training

Stacey Rudser
Moving the needle on the sector’s gender imbalance will require leadership to prioritize inclusivity and respect in the hangar.
Workforce & Training

By Lee Ann Shay
After retiring from American Airlines, Parker is breaking down barriers to recruit and diversify the pilot pool.
Maintenance & Training

By P. Barry Butler
Solving the industry’s problem requires applying all available resources—from industry, government and aviation education—to draw new talent to the field.
Workforce & Training

The Wings Club Foundation this year presented a record 17 scholarships totaling $250,000 to students pursuing careers in aviation.
Maintenance & Training

By Jeremy Kariuki
The new program is currently partnering with multiple aviation companies to secure employment upon completion of the course.
Maintenance & Training

By William Garvey
Zack Anglin proves that hands and feet are not essential for piloting an aircraft.
Maintenance & Training

By Joe Anselmo
Our new ShowNews app is free, easy to use and compatible with iPhones and Android devices.
Paris Air Show

By Thierry Dubois, Linda Blachly, Alan Dron
Delta Flights Product has created a new personal wheelchair access offering—based on what was just a concept last year.
Interiors & Connectivity

Oliver Madilian
The industry needs to offer more flexibility and financial incentive and find ways to resonate with young people.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Amy Spowart
Expanding the workforce is about addressing systemic barriers to talent—a change that can improve the aviation industry.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Lee Ann Shay
Doing nothing to solve these problems really isn’t an option.
Workforce & Training