Kait Wilson joined AIN in 2022 as a Copy/Social Media Editor after working as a Marketing Specialist and managing the social media channels of a top aircraft brokerage. She has a background in photojournalism and design and is passionate about aviation. Wilson serves on her local airport advisory board and has worked on volunteer projects with the 99s organization of women pilots and the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum while pursuing her pilot&#039;s license.
While at AIN, Wilson is responsible for reading editorial copy that flows through the news desk for Ainonline, AINalerts, and the AIN monthly magazine. She also writes and reports for AINalerts, and contributes the People in Aviation column for the monthly print magazine.

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Mack Rutherford, who in 2022 became the youngest person to fly solo around the world at age 17, will have the opportunity to share his story with high school and university students&nbsp;during a meet-and-greet and live question-and-answer&nbsp;session at the European Business Aviation Convention &amp; Exhibition (EBACE) Careers in Business Aviation Day in Geneva, Switzerland, on May 25.
<p style="font-family: &quot;Arial Narrow&quot;, HelveticaNeue-Light, &quot;Helvetica Neue Light&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, AvenirNextCondensed-Regular, sans-serif-condensed, Arial, &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;, &quot;Lucida Grande&quot;, Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Rutherford earned his microlight pilot's license at age 15, which at the time, made him the youngest pilot in the world.&nbsp;His five-month, 52-country, 30,000-mile around-the-globe journey&nbsp;commenced&nbsp;in Sofia, Bulgaria in March 2022, just months after his sister Zara Rutherford completed her circumnavigation at age 19 and became the youngest woman ever to fly solo around the world. He began the trip at age 16 and celebrated his birthday during the flight. Flying an ultralight Shark aircraft, he also became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a microlight.&nbsp;
“With my around-the-world flight, I want to show that young people can pursue their dreams and achieve amazing things," Mack Rutherford said. "It might not be easy or smooth sailing, but with grit and perseverance, chances of success are on your side.”&nbsp;
“Through his remarkable achievement, Mack Rutherford embodies the spirit of determination, perseverance, and fearlessness that defines the next generation of business aviation professionals,” said EBAA chairman Juergen Wiese. “His journey will inspire and empower young people to pursue their passions and make a difference in the world."
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen said, “He serves as an example of how becoming a pilot builds not only confidence but also the kind of strong character that can offer an individual advantages that last a lifetime.”
Students attending EBACE Career Day can also take part in breakout sessions with industry professionals to learn about career opportunities and attend a guided tour to see the latest aircraft and products the industry has to offer.&nbsp;

Mack Rutherford To Inspire Students at EBACE Career Day

Rutherford, who at 17 became the youngest person to fly solo around the world, will present at a live Q&A session during the 2023 EBACE career day.

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