Over the years, Elevate Aviation Inspire has featured incredible women who are breaking barriers and redefining what’s possible in aviation. We caught up with five of our Inspire Alumni to see where their journeys have taken them since we last celebrated their stories.
For too long, aviation has been a field closed off to many, especially women, Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, newcomers, and those from low-income or remote communities. While the industry has soared in technical advancement, it has lagged behind in diversity and inclusion. We saw the potential in people who were being left out, and we knew that had to change.
Elevate Aviation with organizers of a tour in Brazil to inspire young women (left to right): Fernanda Magalhães, Ana Motta, Cassandra Hepp, Ana Benevides, Kendra Kincade and Renata de Azevedo. Photo: Elevate Aviation [Featured repost written by Wings Magazine. Author: Evra Taylor] When Kendra Kincade found herself in foster care as a youth, little did […]
Elevate Aviation is thrilled to celebrate our COO and CFO, Laura Sinclair, who has been honoured with the Elsie Award in the Business category by the Northern Lights Aero Foundation (NLAF). This prestigious award recognizes Laura’s outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace, highlighting her leadership, dedication, and impact on the industry. Laura Sinclair, Co-Founder of […]
Attention all aircraft maintenance enthusiasts! The Elevate Aviation AME Competition Team is back, and we’re searching for 5 women to join our 2024/25 team. If you’re ready to showcase your skills and represent women in aviation, this is your moment to shine! The aviation industry thrives on innovation, precision, and skilled professionals who ensure the […]
Mark your calendars for the most exciting aviation event of the year! The Elevate Aviation Inspire Gala is back, and it’s better and greener than ever. On October 19, 2024, join us at the Aurora Jet Partners Hangar at Edmonton International Airport for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible women soaring in the aviation industry […]
From May 21 to May 31, 2024, Elevate Aviation soared across Canada on its 8th annual Cross Country Tour, visiting 25 cities from coast to coast. This isn’t just a tour—it is a mission to ignite a passion for aviation in our youth, who will make up our future aviation workforce! Imagine free full-day events […]
In a remarkable achievement, Elevate Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer, Kendra Kincade has been honored with the prestigious Inspirational Role Model award at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Awards. This award, presented during the World Air Transport Summit in Dubai, is a testament to Kendra’s outstanding contributions to fostering diversity and […]
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