Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Philadelphia.

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Women in Aviation International (WAI) has partnered with Harvard University to launch a leadership training program tailored for emerging female leaders within the aviation and aerospace sectors. The program, titled "Women in Leadership: A Program for Emerging Leaders," is scheduled to run from May 7 to 9 at Harvard’s campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
This initiative, supported by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, The Boeing Company, and United Airlines, aims to equip participants with essential business concepts and leadership skills. The course includes three days of on-campus instruction followed by a day of remote leadership coaching. Participants will interact with Harvard faculty to discuss the practical application of their skills post-completion.
Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate from Harvard University, acknowledging their development in leadership competencies. WAI’s chief operating officer, Stephanie Kenyon, remarked, “Women CEOs make up only about 3% of the industry. Helping women advance into leadership roles is key to changing the culture of the aviation industry. We are committed to promoting environments where women feel welcomed, are valued, and can be successful.”
The 2024 class comprises WAI members from diverse international backgrounds, including Australia, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe, and the U.S. A positive outcome from the inaugural Class of 2023 was observed, with 90% of participants advancing in their careers through promotions, new leadership roles, or increased responsibilities.

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Women in Aviation International (WAI) is partnering with Harvard University to offer a leadership training program aimed at empowering emerging female leaders.

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News and information about crew, passenger, aircraft and airport security issues.

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

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News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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