American Airlines to Serve as Official Airline of 2026 Women in Aviation International Gathering in Texas

(IN SHORT) American Airlines has partnered with Women in Aviation International as a 2026 strategic partner and will serve as the Official Airline of the organization’s 37th annual conference in Grapevine, Texas. The collaboration, announced during the airline’s centennial year, supports efforts to expand opportunities for women in aviation through scholarships, educational programming and industry engagement. The three-day event will bring together thousands of participants from around the world to promote career development, networking and the future aviation workforce.

(PRESS RELEASE) FORT WORTH, Texas, 2026-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines has announced a partnership with Women in Aviation International (WAI) as part of its centennial celebrations, becoming a strategic partner for 2026 and the first-ever Official Airline of the 37th Women in Aviation International Conference. The event will take place March 19–21 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Women in Aviation International is the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing opportunities for women in aviation and aerospace, bringing together more than 20,000 members across 120 countries. Through education, mentorship and outreach, the organization works to strengthen the global aviation talent pipeline and encourage women and girls to pursue careers throughout the industry.

The three-day WAI2026 conference will gather aviation professionals, students and industry leaders for keynote sessions, hands-on workshops, networking and career development initiatives. As part of the collaboration, American Airlines will participate throughout the programme, including supporting scholarships, joining panel discussions, engaging in networking events and sponsoring key activities such as the Pioneer Hall of Fame dinner and the Career Panel for Girls in Aviation Day Dallas.

The partnership reflects American Airlines’ broader focus on workforce development and inclusion as the airline marks 100 years of operations, aligning its anniversary milestone with initiatives aimed at inspiring the next generation of aviation and aerospace professionals.

More information about WAI2026 can be found online at WAI.org/2026-conference.

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