The Lone Star Flight Museum will welcome more than 300 aspiring aviators to the museum’s Girls in Aviation Day presented by ExxonMobil, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The day has a single goal: to inspire girls ages 8 to 17 toward careers in the STEM and aviation industries. From pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers to engineers and flight attendants, the sky’s the limit!
Girls in Aviation Day blends history, science, and technology to spark curiosity with an aviation-themed curriculum. This year’s event will be highlighted with the following:
– Nearly one dozen visiting aircraft on the ramp for participants to tour and talk with pilots
– Flight simulators and hangar talks
– Hands-on mechanics experiences, drone “STEMonstrations” and a meteorology workshop
– A career fair with dozens of companies and organizations that will talk with the girls about how their jobs impact the aviation industry
The day will be topped off by an inspiring panel discussion sponsored by H-E-B, featuring aviation industry leaders, Captain Teresa Ferry, Commanding Officer of Navy Reserve in Houston; Nia Gilliam, United Airlines Captain and Founder of Sisters of the Skies; and Marcela White, pilot and Owner of Tavaero Jet Charter. Special guest moderator, Dr. Shelly Lesikar DeZevallos, pilot, president of West Houston Airport, and chair of the TXDOT Aviation Advisory Committee will encourage the attendees to ask the panel questions about their careers, their life and how they can become leaders too.
Launched a decade ago by Women in Aviation International, this day celebrates the incredible achievements of women in aviation, while inspiring the next generation of female aviators. 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Girls in Aviation Day with thousands of girls participating around the world.
Anna Hawley, President & CEO of the Lone Star Flight Museum said, “Girls in Aviation Day at Lone Star Flight Museum has grown year over year. This year, because of the generous support of our presenting sponsor, ExxonMobil, and other supporters, we are excited to welcome more than 300 girls at this year’s event, doubling last year’s attendance. We believe aviation inspires achievement and endless possibilities, and that is exactly what Girls in Aviation Day is all about.”
“We are proud to support the Lone Star Flight Museum as they empower the next generation of women to explore careers in STEM,” said Alvin Abraham, global manager of corporate giving at ExxonMobil. “They are committed to inspiring and creating opportunities for young women and we are honored to support Girls in Aviation Day in this venture.”
Girls In Aviation Day at Lone Star Flight Museum is also graciously supported by H-E-B, Tavaero Jet Charters, Universal Technical Institute, the Patricia Jayne Keefer Foundation, Million Air, Pennino & Partners, Southwest Airlines, and Women in Aviation International Houston Chapter.
Lone Star Flight Museum representatives will be available for interviews before and during the event to provide additional insights and perspectives. For media inquiries, please contact Pennino and Partners (details above).
About the Lone Star Flight Museum
The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) is a 501c3 aviation museum and STEM learning center with a mission to celebrate flight and achievements in Texas aviation as well as educate and engage our youth through science, technology, engineering, and math. In addition to the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, the 130,000 square foot museum is home to a flying collection of rare and historic commercial, general aviation and military aircraft. Guests can experience the wonder of flight in a warbird ride and get hands-on in the high-tech Aviation Learning Center and Flight Academy. Multiple public and STEM-focused education programs create an unforgettable museum experience for visitors of all ages. Located at Ellington Airport, just 20 minutes from downtown Houston, LSFM is currently open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays Noon – 5 p.m. Tickets start at $12 with senior and military discounts. Memberships are also available. For details, visit lonestarflight.org or call 346-708-2517, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram.
About Girls in Aviation Day
Since WAI (Women In Aviation International)’s first international Girls in Aviation Day in 2015, the annual WAI event has grown every year since its first gathering of 32 events and 3,200 participants. In 2019, GIAD met more than 20,000 attendees participating in 119 events in 18 countries. In 2020 WAI launched version 1 of the Aviation for Girls app with hours of educational content reaching thousands of girls from more than 60 countries. Last year’s GIAD reached more than 16,000 participants in 19 countries at over 120 events presented worldwide.
