Girls in Aviation Day 2026

Women in Aviation – Ireland Chapter, in conjunction with Stellaer 212 and ASG, is delighted to participate in the 12th annual Girls in Aviation Day 2026 on 19th September in conjunction with WAI chapters from around the world. Kindly hosted by the Shannon Aviation Museum, the day will involve a tour of the museum and specialised activities involving female pilots (professionals, General Aviation, and Drone), air traffic controllers, aircraft engineers, aeronautical engineers, and cabin crew.

The aim of the day is to introduce aviation as a future career path to girls (aged 11-18) and to meet role models who will open their eyes to the fascinating world of flight. Places are limited so early registration is advised.

Shannon Aviation Museum strives to give people the love for aviation that they simply just haven’t found yet.

Stellaer 212 is Ireland’s premier provider of bespoke private aircraft travel. Based at Weston Airport, the offer convenient, transparent, and efficient private jet charters & aircraft management.

ASG is one of Europe’s leading aviation theory schools with a reputation for providing high-quality theoretical knowledge training and delivering student satisfaction.

Women in Aviation International is the largest nonprofit organisation that envisions a world where the sky is open to all and where aviation and aerospace dreams are possible without barriers. Membership is free for Junior Members (5-15 years) and available at a reduced rate for student members. Members of WAI – Ireland chapter can attend chapter events, apply for scholarships, partake in mentoring/mentorships, and contribute to encouraging girls and women to consider aviation as a career. To join, visit WAI | Women in Aviation International Home

For those interested in attending, registration is open, but remember that spaces are limited. You can register here.

To give you a flavour of what it’s all about, here’s a video of Women in Aviation International GIAD 2025

Mark Dwyer
Mark Dwyerhttps://flyinginireland.com
Mark is an airline pilot flying the Boeing 737 for a major European airline. In addition he is also a Type Rating Instructor, Type Rating Examiner and Base Training Captain on the B737. Outside of commercial flying Mark enjoys flying light aircraft from the smallest 3 Axis microlights up to heavier singles. He is also an instructor and EASA Examiner on single engines and a UK CAA Examiner. He flies the Chipmunk for the Irish Historic Flight Foundation (IHFF). Mark became the Chairman of the National Microlight Association of Ireland (NMAI) in 2013 and has overseen a massive growth in the organisation. In this role he has worked at local and national levels. In 2015, Mark won ‘Upcoming Aviation Professional Award’ at the Aviation Industry Awards sponsored by the IAA. Mark launched this website back in 2002 while always managing the website, he has also been Editor and Deputy Editor of FlyingInIreland Magazine from 2005 to 2015.

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