2019€¦ · Dr. Fang Liu Secretary General International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) IAWA 2019-2020 HONORARY BOARD Honorary Board Elizabeth Freidenberg Partner Freidenberg,

2019 ANNUAL REPORT

Mission StatementTo cultivate and advance women leaders in the aviation and aerospace industries through a global network.

The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA) is an international organization for women who hold positions of impact in the aviation and aerospace industry. Founded in 1988, IAWA brings together women of achievement and promotes their advancement throughout the world.

Women are assuming greater and more visible roles within the industry. Through annual global conferences, regional receptions and connects, IAWA provides a forum to share views on matters of importance to the industry, as well as to women in general. Women should have five years’ leadership experience in aviation or aerospace to apply for IAWA membership. However, our our events and many of our programs are open to all women in our industry.

IAWA members serve as role models for other women seeking advancement and growth in the industry. We also encourage young women to enter the aviation and aerospace industry through IAWA’s Scholarship Program.

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IAWA 2019-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PresidentAlina Nassar PartnerNassar Abogados, S.A.

President-ElectBobbi Wells Vice PresidentSafety & Airworthiness, Air OperationsFedEx Express

EVP/COOKathy Guilfoyle ShareholderCampbell Conroy & O’Neil

Treasurer/SecretaryAnn Thornton Field PartnerGeneral Litigation DepartmentGordon & Rees LLP

VP, MembershipAndi Sims Vice President of MarketingHPM

VP, Inspire & Lead (Communications)René Banglesdorf CEOCharlie Bravo Aviation

VP, Next GenerationKatie Callahan Vice PresidentUnited States Aircraft Insurance Group

VP, Development and OutreachAna Maria Blanco-Persiani Regional Sales Director Latin America & CaribbeanAireon

VP, Annual ConferenceRobbin Page Vice PresidentHuman ResourcesFedEx Express

VP, Annual ConferenceDi Reimold Director of Strategic Operations Commercial Space TransportationFederal Aviation Administration


Regional VP, Middle East-AfricaKinda Sarrage Regional Sales Director - Middle East, Africa L3 Commerical Aviation Solutions

Regional VP, AmericasDiana Gurfel PartnerCondon & Forsyth LLP

Industry VP, Law & GovernmentAndrea Brantner SVP & Lead CounselGE Capital Aviation Services

Industry VP, Airlines, Cargo and AirportsMarie-Louise Philippe Senior Sales Director Airbus

Director-at-Large, Immediate Past PresidentLisa Piccione Aviation Advisor

IAWA 2019-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Regional VP,Europe-Asia-PacificKatherine Bennett, CBE Senior Vice-PresidentPublic AffairsAirbus

Industry VP, Finance & InsuranceZoé Layden Managing DirectorClaveaux Consulting

Industry VP, Business, General Aviation & Helicopters Shelley Svoren Senior Business Banking Analyst and Industry Specialist First Republic BankNapa, CA

Industry VP, Aerospace, Manufacturers & MROsDebra Santos Managing DirectorBoeing Commercial Aviation International StrategyBusiness Development

Director-at-Large, Past PresidentAbby Bried PartnerJenner & Block LLP


Advisory Board, Co-ChairKris Fellrath Aviation Advisor

Advisory BoardSallie Bondy Business Operations Director Supply Chain & OperationsThe Boeing Company

Advisory BoardDeb Fowler Senior Aviation CounselUS Department of Justice

Director-at-Large, Past PresidentMylène Scholnick Principal, Fleet StrategyAmazon

Advisory BoardSusan Walsh DirectorCommercial & Int. ProgramsPratt & Whitney

IAWA 2019-2020 ADVISORY BOARD

Advisory Board, Co-ChairEllyn Slow ConsultantEllyn Slow Consulting, LLC

Advisory BoardDr. Sharon DeVivo President and Chief Executive OfficerVaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

Advisory BoardMary Ellen Jones VP Sales - Asia Pacific Pratt & Whitney

Advisory BoardKat Staton PartnerJackson Walker, LLP


Honorary BoardMarion Blakey President and CEO (Ret.)Rolls-Royce North America, Inc.Former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AdministratorFormer Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President & CEO

Honorary BoardSharon Holahan Executive Vice PresidentDirector of ClaimsGlobal Aerospace, Inc.

Honorary BoardDr. Fang Liu Secretary GeneralInternational Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

IAWA 2019-2020 HONORARY BOARD

Honorary BoardElizabeth Freidenberg PartnerFreidenberg, Freidenberg & Lifsic

Honorary BoardDame Deirdre Hutton ChairCivil Aviation Authority, UK

Honorary BoardKathy Posner PartnerCondon & Forsyth, LLP


President’s MessageIAWA has Reached New Heights in 2019In 2019, IAWA continued to impact and influence aviation and aerospace worldwide. Its global outreach has Connected individuals, Inspired lives, and Led the way to a more inclusive industry.

This year, IAWA has hosted 28 Connects in 24 cities around the globe, the second General Aviation Leadership Forum, in Napa, the second European Leadership Forum, in London, and the 31st Annual Conference in Lima, Peru. More than 1,100 individuals have attended our events, over 100 speakers and dozens of panel discussions were held on the most relevant topics impacting aviation and aerospace. These events had remarkable keynote addresses as well as sessions on professional development to help women unlock their potential.

IAWA members are leaders who shape the course of aviation and aerospace. They drive change and innovation within their own companies, share their knowledge and perspectives speaking at conferences and events, and advocate for other women by reinforcing the importance of supporting inclusion in the industry, strengthening our members’ business networks, and fostering the development of the next generation of industry leaders. IAWA members are constantly recognized because of their contributions to our industry, and to the advancement of women.

The “Soaring Through the Glass Ceiling” study was concluded this year. The initiative, launched by IAWA and Korn Ferry and five other influential organizations (A4A, ACI, AIA, CANSO and IATA) is the first truly global study on gender diversity in aviation and aerospace. The Study was aimed at determining the root causes that may be preventing women’s advancement into leadership positions in the industry as well as identifying best practices.

Since its creation in 1988, IAWA has been at the forefront of the conversations on inclusion and gender equality in aviation and aerospace. We all recognize the lack of women in our industry, but little has been done to determine the reasons for this disparity, particularly in leadership positions. The Soaring Through the Glass Ceiling Study is one of IAWA’ s multiple initiatives aimed at changing the industry, and the Study has provided valuable insights into what needs to be done to continue our work and impact.

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IAWA’s also proud to have expanded its scholarship program this year. In addition to the six existing scholarships with Vaughn College, Southern Methodist University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in the United States, McGill University in Canada, Swinburne University in Australia, and TU Delft in The Netherlands, IAWA has added a scholarship at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom, and a joint scholarship with the Latin American Air Transport Association (ALTA). The latter joint scholarship, which is in its initial year will benefit six students at the Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá, in Panama. Developing the next generation of the industry’s leaders and assisting aviation in meeting the current and future needs for talent are at the core of IAWA’s purpose and goals.

IAWA has definitely reached new heights in 2019. The formula for success is no secret; namely, the combined efforts of the selfless and dedicated IAWA’s volunteers, and the continuous and unconditional support of IAWA’s sponsors. Reaching our mutual goal of a more inclusive and diverse industry cannot be attained by one organization; instead, it is a collaborative effort of all the stakeholders involved. IAWA sets the foundation, raises the voices, and leads the conversations. There is no doubt that, without your help and generosity, we would not be able to move the inclusion needle further in the industry. On behalf of all the women who have been impacted by IAWA’s mission, we sincerely thank you for driving change, and invite you to continue doing so in 2020.

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PresidentAlina Nassar PartnerNassar Abogados, S.A.

ScholarshipsThe IAWA Board believes it is important during the course of a career to develop a professional network, have contacts, and build presence in the industry. Through our scholarship programs, IAWA is able to support the development of women who are passionate about careers in aviation and aerospace.

Since 2004, the IAWA Scholarship Committee has worked with designated universities across the globe to identify candidates with a good grade point average, financial need and a passion for a career in the field of aviation. The selected universities are Cranfield University, Cranfield, England; Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida; Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, Dallas, Texas; McGill University Graduate School of Air and Space Law, Montreal, Canada; Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, Flushing, New York; TU Delft, The Netherlands, and Swinburne University, Melbourne, Australia.

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Dallas, Texas

Swinburne UniversityMelbourne, Australia


Cranfield UniversityCranfield, England

Universidad Tecnológica de PanamáPanama

Embry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityDaytona Beach, Florida

McGill UniversityGraduate School of Air and Space Law,

Montreal, Canada

TU DelftThe Netherlands

Vaughn Collegeof Aeronautics and Technology

Flushing, New York

2019 Scholarship AwardsThe IAWA Latin American scholarship program has been jointly established with ALTA (Latin American Air Transport Association) to benefit students from the Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá (UTP). This year’s recipients of the IAWA-ALTA joint scholarship were Panamanians Jaylene Juliao, Christine Arauz, Eileen Zambrano, Yanaiska Rosales, Katherine Arcia and Liz Castillo. They are studying to become Air Dispatch Technicians and Technicians on Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, with specialization on engines and fuselage.


2019 Scholarship AwardKiristan WatersHello, my name is Kiristan Waters, I am an Aeronautical Science student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduating in December 2019 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree and minor in Aviation Law. During my three and a half years at Embry-Riddle, I have been placed on the Dean’s list each semester and served as a chairperson of the Alpha Omicron Alpha Aeronautical Honor Society. In addition, I have held many leadership positions including Public Relations chair of the Embry-Riddle Women in Aviation Chapter, Vice President of the Business Aviation Student Association, and President of the Embry-Riddle Dancing Eagles. Aside from extracurriculars, I earned my Instrument rating, Commercial Single and Multi-Engine Certificates, as well as my Certified Flight Instructor Certificate in a timely manner; my Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate and ATP/CTP course are to be completed prior to graduation. I didn’t learn to appreciate all the Earth had to hold until I began to fly and truly understand Amelia Earhart when she said “You haven’t seen a tree until you’ve seen its shadow from the sky.” Likewise, I want to share that experience with everyone, especially young women, through flight instruction in the near future and as a First Officer upon graduation. For the past two summers, I had the wonderful opportunity to intern with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and I truly fell in love with the world of business aviation. This inspired me to pursue my Master of Business Administration in Aviation and seek a job where I can live out my dream of flying a Gulfstream. My interest in Aviation Law was further instated while at Gulfstream with the aspiration to prepare my understanding of the inner workings of aviation. This is so that I can attain my goal of Director of Operations for a Flight Department and become a valuable asset in the aviation industry where my passion lies.


2019 Scholarship AwardNivedita RajuNivedita’s experience in aviation law stems from her role as primary legal Associate on aircraft finance and leasing transactions at Gagrats Advocates & Solicitors in Mumbai, India. Her passion for the subject culminated in her admission into the LL.M in Air and Space Law at McGill University.

She has since made significant contributions to the Institute of Air and Space Law, winning Best Team and Best Oralist at the Qatar Airways/McGill Intramural Air Law Speed Moot Court Competition, in addition to winning the regional rounds of the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition. Awarded both Best Team and Best Memorial, her team will now represent McGill in the World rounds of the competition in October 2019.

Eager to facilitate dialogue on issues of air and space law, she assumed the position of Conference Coordinator for the inaugural Qatar Airways/McGill Rising Scholars in Air and Space Law Conference, 2019 to enable students to exchange views with academics and professionals alike.

Nivedita is keen to explore policy-making in the aerospace industry and is currently working with the Indian delegation for the 40th Assembly at ICAO. She continues to contribute to research in both air and space law at various law journals.


2019 Scholarship AwardAndrea TrautAndrea Traut is a second-year student at SMU Dedman School of Law. She graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Aviation Management. While at Purdue, she interned in the Safety Departments of Republic Airways Holdings and JetBlue Airways. After graduating, she worked for two years in Revenue Management at American Airlines. Last summer, she worked in the FAA’s legal department. Following the completion of law school, Andrea hopes to one day return to the airlines as in-house counsel. Outside of law school, Andrea coaches travel volleyball and plays recreational kickball. She enjoys traveling, camping, and has currently hiked in 13 of the 61 national parks in the United States. She has plans to hike in another three over the summer.


2019 Scholarship AwardLina LondonoLina Londono is currently in her second year of her master’s degree in Airport Management at Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology. Her passion for aviation started when she was a child, which led her to pursue her Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering at San Buenaventura University in Colombia. While pursuing her Bachelor’s, she had the opportunity to intern with a Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) at the Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia. In the Summer of 2019, Lina joined the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey as a summer intern at LaGuardia airport in the General Manager’s Office.

Lina is very grateful to Vaughn College for all the opportunities it provides for a strong education in the aviation field, as well as professional growth and networking.

Her passion for aviation is focused on operational aspects and her goal is eventually to work as an operations manager at an airport.


2019 Scholarship AwardJulia RadiusOne question after another, Julia has an endless curiosity for the world around her. She is interested in science, culture and languages. With such a variety of people around her in a world complex in nature, there is always something to learn. The joy, as a real puzzle lover not just to find the how but also the why.

Currently, she has started a master in Aircraft Noise and Climate Effects at the Delft University of Technology. Previous projects sparked her interest in signal physics, but it was a summer internship at Schiphol Airport that created an enthusiasm to be part of the change to balance the environment and transport. It’s where a bridge is needed to connect human experience and aircraft engineering that Julia hopes to continue after her studies.

In the meantime, she is active in student organizations that aim to enrich the life of Delft’s students. Julia has dedicated a year to be active in student organizations of both Aerospace Engineering and University-wide. She was part of De Delftse Bedrijvendagen board that organized a career fair with over 3300 students and 165 companies. In addition to this, she led a study tour for 30 students and 4 professors to visit 18 aerospace companies in USA and Canada.

In the near future Julia will follow courses on aeroacoustics, ethics for engineers and airport operations. Next to that, she wishes to spend time to play the piano, read classic novels and catch up with dancing classes.


2019 Scholarship AwardNicole NgNicole is a 21-year old student in her final her of Bachelor of Aviation (Management) at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. She was recently awarded the inaugural IAWA Swinburne University scholarship and was inducted into the Golden Key Honour Society. Currently, Nicole is a full-time student who writes technical content for an aircraft maintenance organisation. Hailing from the Southeast Asian nation of Malaysia, Nicole aspires to help girls achieve an education in aviation – especially in some parts of the ASEAN region, where education is not always readily accessible to women.

Until two years ago, Nicole had no friends or family in the aviation industry and stumbled upon aviation almost by accident! Today, there’s no looking back: she is absolutely in love with this field. Nicole looks forward to an exciting career in the aviation industry, with hopes of working in an aeronautical company where she can contribute to the rapidly growing landscape of the aviation industry.


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Dear Friends:

2019 has been a banner year for IAWA. Membership is up, the number of events and participants at Forums, Connects and Receptions has increased, and our Annual Conference in Lima was an extraordinary event bringing together leaders from across the globe..

Our partners, sponsors and friends make all of this happen, allowing IAWA to continue its important work, To Connect, Inspire and Lead.

On the following pages is a list of contributors to our mission. On behalf of the IAWA Board of Directors, thank you for your continued support and generosity.

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DEVELOPMENT & OUTREACH

President Ana Persiani Development & Outreach


HONOR ROLLAnnual Supporters

Diamond Corporate Partner Airbus Boeing FedEx

Gold Bombardier The Shamrock Companies GECAS Spirit Airlines (Foundation) `

Silver Airlines for America (A4A) United Airlines Southwest Airlines Bronze Campbell Conroy & O’Neil Jackson Walker LLP Clifford Chance US LLP Lima Airport Condon & Forsyth LLP McAfee & Taft COPA Airlines Perkins Coie LLP Fitzpatrick & Hunt, Pagano, Aubert, LLP TRU Simulation + Training Holland & Knight VedderPrice HPM Willis Towers Watson Jackson Square Aviation, LLC

IAWA Friend Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC Gilchrist Aviation Law Bank of Utah LATAM Airlines Basch & Rameh Advogados Associados Nassar Abogados Civil Aviation Authority UK Santamarina+Steta CorralRosales SITA Estudio Olaechea S. Civil De R.L. XL Insurance America, Inc.

Airline Sponsor Spirit Airlines

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January

Connect: Orlando Breakfast – Orlando, FL

Connect: Airline Economics Growth Frontiers – Dublin, Ireland

IAWA Dublin Connect at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Airline Economics

March

Connect: HAI Heli-Expo – Atlanta, GA Safran

Connect: ISTAT – Orlando, FL ISTAT

IAWA/Wings Club Joint Outstanding Aviator Award Presentation & Reception – New York, NY

Connect: 53rd Annual SMU Air Law Symposium – Dallas, TX

April

Connect: Hamburg Cabin Expo – Hamburg, Germany STELIA Aerospace

Connect: Uruguay – Uruguay Aeropuerto de Carrasco Lapostolle Barran, Barran & Gonzalez Sofitel Hotels & Resorts Gorda

Connect: JetEx – Dubai JetEx

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EVENTS AND SPONSORS


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May

2019 General Aviation Women’s Leadership Forum Aero & Marine Tax Professionals IATS Aircraft Post Jackson Walker API JetAviation Avinode JetAviva Clay Lacy Aviation JetCraft Crowe & Dunlevy OgaraJets Dassault FalconJet Palmaz Vineyards Embraer Solairus Aviation EJM USAIG First Republic XOJet Harper Meyer Perez Hagen Albert Dribin & DeLuca LLP

Connect: ISTAT – Shanghai KPMG

Connect: HFW – Singapore Airbus

Connect: EBACE – Geneva, Switzerland

Connect: Ramadan Iftar – Dubai

June

Connect: Paris Air Show Le Bourget – Paris, France Airbus

Connect: Studio Pierallini – Rome Studio Pierallini

Connect: Rolls-Royce Approach to Diversity and Inclusion – Singapore Rolls-Royce Singapore

EVENTS AND SPONSORS (Cont inued)


July

Connect: Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires Aerolíneas Argentinas IATA Aeropuerto Internacional Rosario ISASI Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 JIAAC Cabrales London Supply Group Colegio Profesional Inmobiliario Ministerio de Transporte Presidencia de la Nacion Freidenberg Freidenberg & Lifsic The Bue Trainers Gategroup August

Connect: Flying Higher – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ALTA SITA September

Connect: Flying Higher – São Paulo, Brazil ALTA SITA

Connect: Toulouse – Blagnac, France ATR

Connect: ISTAT EMEA – Berlin, Germany KPMG

Connect: Montreal – Montreal, Canada IATA

EVENTS AND SPONSORS (Cont inued)


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October

Connect: Flying Higher – Brasilia, Brazil

Connect: NBAA-BACE – Las Vegas, NV

Connect: ALTA Airline Leaders Forum 2019 – Brasilia, Brazil ALTA November

Connect: Dubai Air Show – Dubai ENOC

2019 European Leadership Forum – London, United Kingdom Aviation Logistics Network Boeing Airbus

EVENT SPONSORS (Cont inued)


Documents

2019€¦ · Dr. Fang Liu Secretary General International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) IAWA 2019-2020 HONORARY BOARD Honorary Board Elizabeth Freidenberg Partner Freidenberg,