Encouraging young women to fly, through new aviation initiative


Slowly but surely, women are getting into the field of aviation which has long been dominated by men, says cadet pilot Ortega. Photo: The WiAA Project

Founded by a team of women with a passion for aviation, The Women in Aviation Asia Project (WiAA) is a platform aiming to inspire and encourage young women to be a part of the industry.

Women have played an essential role in the growth and development of the aviation industry, which has grown significantly in the last few decades.

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