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Women in Aviation International - Ireland Chapter

Welcome to the Irish chapter of Women in Aviation International! Join us to keep updated on events and networking opportunities.

We are the Irish Chapter of Women in Aviation International, and organisation dedicated to encouraging young people to consider aviation careers as well as providing networking opportunities for women and men through the aviation industry. We are organising regular networking events, educational visits, and provide support to schools, guidance counsellors and anyone interested in following their love for aviation. Visit the official WAI website here to find out more: www.wai.org

03/12/2025

We are thrilled to celebrate and congratulate the newest and coolest Commercial Pilot in Ireland … WAI Ireland Chapter powerhouse Secretary and more … Ruth Bagnell 🎉🎉🎉

Huge work and achievement, we are all thrilled for you!

02/12/2025

WAI - Ireland Chapter members enjoying an Aviation Awards night out in Dublin. President Jane Magill, Secretary Ruth Bagnell with members Dyane and Rachel.
To join the chapter, visit www.wai.org

29/11/2025

WAI Ireland Chapter had a successful AGM this month. Excellent feedback was received about GIAD2025 and we have some exciting plans for members’ events and a mentor/mentee scheme in 2026!

04/10/2025

Limerick played host to a remarkable evening of connection, collaboration, and inspiration as the Women in Aviation - Ireland Chapter welcomed more than 40 women from across the aviation sector to a dedicated networking event. The event was proudly sponsored by Aero Inspection, a leading provider of

21/09/2025

Ireland Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) proudly hosted Girls in Aviation Day 2025 welcoming young women and girls from across the country to discover the exciting world of aviation.

This year’s event was generously sponsored by Stellaer 212 and ASG along with Shannon Aviation Museum whose support helped bring a unique hands-on aviation experience to Ireland’s next generation of pilots, engineers, and aviation professionals.

GIAD 25 saw 46 young women take part in a day filled with interactive workshops, museum tours, and mentoring opportunities with some even getting a chance to get aboard the Stellaer PC12 which flew down especially to be with us. With 31 female leaders working in every corner of the aviation industry — from airline pilots and air traffic controllers to aerospace engineers and maintenance specialists this was a unique day to connect for both the girls and the volunteers.

Thank you to everyone who gave their time and goodwill to this unique day and thank you to the companies who helped to top up their WAI GIAD Goodie bags to capacity Aercap, elfc, SES, ASL, Irish Air Corps!

07/09/2025

Isobel Rutland displayed her P51 Mustang at Bray Air Display 2025. She is a qualified accountant who started flying in 2016 and now holds and ATPL and was the 2023 Standard National Aerobatics Champion in the UK. She flies many different aircraft types such as the T-6 Texan and the Pitts Special, and is an instructor on the Cirrus! While Isobel isn’t available to join us this year in Shannon Aviation Museum for GIAD2025, she hopes the day is a great success. Isobel encourages all the girls to follow their dreams, no matter what they are.

Photo credit: Frank Grealish

26/08/2025

We are looking forward to Women in Aviation International Ireland Chapter celebration for Girls in Aviation Day 2025 this Sept 20th both to meet young women who are interested in perusing an aviation career and also to gather and connect together some of the most amazing role models to inspire and guide them.

This day is kindly supported by Stellaer 212 and ASG with our Chapter members event afters supported by Aero Inspection International.

Thanks to Sally for letting us know her thoughts on last years event.

We are inviting15 more young ladies between the ages of 13 -18 to attend, follow this link, https://lnkd.in/eQMv3MuM

Attending Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) as a volunteer last year was an incredible privilege and an experience I’ll cherish. It was truly inspiring to engage with so many bright, ambitious young girls who are just beginning to explore the possibilities within the aviation industry.

Having the opportunity to share my own journey and speak openly about the various paths into this field was a real honour. I wanted them to leave with the understanding that there is no single route into aviation — and that their unique backgrounds, interests, and strengths are valuable assets in shaping their careers.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the day was knowing that even a brief conversation might spark confidence or curiosity in someone just starting out. My only wish is that I had been able to attend something like GIAD when I was younger — not just for the inspiration, but to see first-hand the breadth of opportunities available to women in this industry.

GIAD is more than just an event — it’s a powerful platform for connection, encouragement, and empowerment. I’m grateful to have been a part of it and hopeful that it left a lasting impression on those who attended

05/08/2025

On the 1st June 2025, Irish aviation history was made when two Irish pilots flew together in an ex-Irish Air Corps Supermarine Spitfire T.9. UK-based Warbird Pilot, John O’Connell, took Dublin-based pilot, Doctor Ilse Nolan, flying in Spitfire T.9 TE308 (aka IAC 163), from Biggin Hill Airport in K...

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