International Women's Day - Only Up: Supporting All Women and Girls in Aviation
1h 34m
The celebration will include a screening of the documentary “Only Up” directed and produced by Ms. Kendra Kincade, a Canadian air traffic controller and founder of the non-profit Elevate Aviation which promotes youth engagement in aviation. The film showcases the journeys of a few women pursuing careers in aviation, highlighting their achievements and the obstacles they face in a predominantly male industry. This eye-opening documentary encourages greater awareness and discussion on gender equality in aviation and how to make the sector attractive to the next generation.
The distinguished panel members include:
Ms. Kendra Kincade, Director/Producer of “Only Up” and Founder of Elevate Aviation
Ms. Melissa Haney, Pilot, Air Inuit and cast member of “Only Up”
Ms. Valdís Ásta Aðalsteinsdóttiron, Representative of Iceland on the Council, ICAO
Ms. Anita Adjei-Nmashie, Representative of Ghana on the Council, ICAO
Ms. Michele Merkle, Director, Air Navigation Bureau, ICAO
Ms. Marina Koester, Deputy Director General of Civil Aviation, Germany