Events & Media
Founding Board Member Theresa Claiborne
Theresa Claiborne speaks about being the first black female USAF pilot. She is an inspiration for all. Thank you, Captain Claiborne!
Grand Dames of Aviation Loves Youth Outreach
On March 16, 2024, we met hundreds of girls and their families at the Northern Philadelphia PNE Airport. During this huge Girls In Aviation Day event, the Grand Dames showed the next generation you can do anything when you follow your dreams, work hard, and believe in yourself. A big thank you goes out to Dames Heather Hatton, Linda Wackerman, Rosanne Stencil-Johnson, and Cheryl Lynne-Simpson! A special thank you to Dame Lyndse Costabile for all of the time and hard work dedicated to organizing this fantastic event with Aviation Influence.
An inspiring conversation with Carol Dean, Founder and Chairman of the Grand Dames of Aviation, & Boeing 757 pilot for FedEx; Cheryl Pitzer, Chief Pilot, FedEx; Christine Mau, F-35 Contract Instructor pilot, Lockheed Martin at Eglin AFB; Sydney Bethea, flies with the Civil Air Patrol & pursuing a commercial pilot rating; and Cherry Kan, an aspiring corporate pilot.
Private Air Media Podcast, Fly Ladies Fly!
9.15.23
Airplane Geeks Podcast, Grand Dames of Aviation
3.7.23
An interview with Carol Dean, the Founder and Chairman of the Board. Carol explains the requirements to become a Grand Dame of Aviation and mentions some of the notable members. We learn about scholarships, mentoring and leadership networking. Cultivating the talent, innovation, and leadership of women is critical for the future of aviation and aerospace.
Everything you need to know about the Grand Dames of Aviation, how it started and what the Grand Dames hope to do for the future of the Aviation and Aerospace industries.
The Grand Dames Of Aviation Press Release
6.19.19