ABM launches Women’s Impact Group on International Women’s Day
ABM, a global leader in integrated facility and aviation services, has launched its first Women’s Impact Group in the UK and Ireland. The move comes as people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day (8th March), bringing awareness to the issue of creating true equity for women in the workplace and in society as a […]
Indian aviation primed for a more gender-inclusive future
On International Women’s Day, Chairman UAE-based Sky One says that the aviation sector has opportunities for women not just as pilots but as aerospace engineers, aircraft maintenance technicians, logistical experts and more This year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) plans to introduce a framework to promote the expansion of the female workforce in […]
WCAworld hosts inaugural Women’s Networking Evening
WCAworld members from across the globe came together to celebrate the success of women within the industry. Last week, ahead of International Women’s Day, the global logistics network, WCAworld, hosted its first-ever Women’s Networking Evening for members. The event, which sold out within the first day of registration, provided a unique opportunity for women in […]
Equity drives transformation in the logistics industry
Logistics is an industry undergoing transformation resulting from two major drivers: technology and equity in the workforce. If we are going to be successful in creating the smart supply chains of the future, we need to tap all talent regardless of gender to be able to move ahead of the pace of global trade. Advancing […]
‘The aviation industry thrives of diverse perspectives’
This year’s International Women’s Day is focused on the topic of ‘digital innovation and technology for gender equality.’ With over 16 years of industry experience, Dohop’s recently appointed Chief Strategy Officer Oana Savu understands the importance of diversity within the aviation sector. “I strongly believe that gender equity can foster innovation and technology by bringing […]
Changing the representations of women in the media: the superpower of communication
When it comes to communication, what you see is what you are. Consequently, the same goes for women’s representation in the media. This is Lemon Queen’s deep belief and what motivates the agency to encourage the industry to shed a positive light on women to change mentalities…every day of the year. Women’s representation in communication and […]
More women are joining aviation industry
In 2021, female pilots made up around 64,979 of totalFAA-certified pilots, accounting for only 9%, a recent survey showed. Professions like mechanics, maintenance crew member, or flight engineers are not breaching 10% as well. While women still remain a minority in the industry, there has been a slow but steady increase of female aviation professionals. […]
The value of upskilling for a woman working in logistics
The Transport and Logistics industry is an example of an area that has traditionally been male dominated. With the new challenges in the wake of changing customer requirements, new and emerging technologies, and relevant environmental issues. Pursuing a career in the industry can be an exciting and engaging prospect, for an individual of any gender. […]
Change Horizon and Meantime Communications launch the Women in Aviation and Logistics Pledge
Change Horizon and Meantime Communications are calling on businesses, trade associations and individual professionals to sign the Women in Aviation and Logistics Pledge to promote gender equality in the airfreight industry. The Pledge will serve as a vehicle to mobilise the industry to advocate for change and define concrete targets and an action plan to […]
Ethiopian Airlines take off for International Women’s Day
Ethiopian Airlines celebrated their first all women functioned flight on 7 March, the weekend of International Women’s Day. The female crew flew the B777 from Addis Ababa to Washington DC. Ground operations including flight dispatch, load control, ramp operation, on-board logistics, safety and security and catering were also run by female professionals. “Ethiopian firmly believes […]
International Women’s Day: Imperial support the homeless
Imperial logistics, with their newly-formed Women’s Forum, is marking this year’s International Women’s Day on 8 March with initiatives around the world. They will be making an appeal to collect as much clothing, shoes, medical dressings, cosmetics and hygiene products as possible through its four Duisburg offices. The donations from individual staff will be collated […]
CargoLogicAir female crew celebrate Women’s Day
Captain Jacqueline Robinson and First Officer Carina Krause celebrated International Women’s Day by becoming the first all-female crew to fly a CargoLogicAir Boeing 747 Freighter. As businesses and communities around the world celebrated achievements of women, Captain Robinson and First Officer Krause were making their final preparations at Frankfurt Airport flying to Atlanta onboard a […]
AF-KL-MP flies 5,000t of flowers for Valentine’s and Women’s Day
Air France KLM Martinair (AF-KL-MP) Cargo has flown 5,000 tonnes of flowers in five weeks to meet demand for Valentine’s Day and International Women’s Day. The flowers were flown to Europe in February and March from countries including Kenya, Ecuador and Colombia both on freighter aircraft and in the bellyhold of passenger aircraft, offering 17 […]
