Sheltair partnered with Women in Aviation International (WAI) last Saturday to host events in honor of the ninth-annual Girls in Aviation Day at several of its facilities in the U.S. Southeast.
More than 3,000 potential future aviators gathered at its FBOs in Fort Lauderdale, (KFLL), Daytona Beach (KDAB), Tampa (KTPA), Panama City (KECP), Ocala (KOCF), Jacksonville (KJAX), and Savannah (KSAV). The attendees represented more than double the number that attended last year’s event, including a record 900 attendees at KDAB alone.
They experienced a variety of aviation and STEM activities and were able to interact with flight crews and tour aircraft. Participating sponsors of the events included Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the FAA, MacDill Air Force Base, Phoenix East Aviation, and Nascar.
“Sheltair is cementing its legacy by giving back to the next generation,” said Lisa Holland, the company’s president and CEO. “It gives me great pride having our entire network host and sponsor Girls in Aviation Day with local Women in Aviation International chapters. The exhilaration of flying and the boundless possibilities within aviation inspire our communities.”
The company has been a long-time supporter of educational programs such as Embry-Riddle Aerospace University’s Project Liftoff. Along with partner Avfuel, it established the annual Future Takes Flight Scholarship program.