International Aviation Womens Association

To cultivate and advance women leaders in the aviation and aerospace industries through a global network. The International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA) is an international organization for women who hold positions of impact in the aviation and aerospace industry. Founded in 1988, IAWA brings together women of achievement and promotes their advancement throughout the world.

Airports Council International, ACI, is "the voice of the world's airports" and includes 573 regular members operating 1,751 airports in 174 countries and territories, representing more than 95 percent of global airport traffic. ACI is a non-profit organization whose prime purpose is to advance the interests of airports and to promote professional excellence in airport management and operations.

Susan Baer was a pioneer. A 37-year veteran of the aviation industry, she was the first person to have managed all of the major Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) airports. Prior to joining Arup, Susan was the Director of Aviation at the Port Authority.

She was responsible for the safe and efficient operation of one of the world's busiest airport systems John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, Teterboro, and Stewart International airports.She was 63. Sheets Brogan had spent the past several decades actively involved in the general aviation community, working with NBAA, GAMA, NATA and AOPA on key issues.

Access to career development and programs at reduced member rates. Programs include regional, national and international events designed to provide women in the aerospace and aviation industry with the skills and resources needed to assume greater and more visible roles within the industry and to serve as role models for other women seeking advancement and growth in the industry.

Download the IAWA Annual Conference Sponsor Brochure to learn more about the impact you can make at our largest event of the year. Registration for in-person has CLOSED. Without question, the aerospace and aviation industry withstood and adapted to the repercussions of the global pandemic, but we're still reeling from its effects and will be for the foreseeable future.