Women in Aviation

Have Women Leaders Been Used to Maintain the Patriarchy?

Chisom Udeze makes the case that despite the progress women have made in the past 50 years, it is an illusion because it is designed to uphold the patriarchy. She argues that when we try to force cultural change, we are no longer tolerated and retribution is swift. By Kathryn B. Creedy I was atContinue reading “Have Women Leaders Been Used to Maintain the Patriarchy?”

Opinion: Concrete Steps for WAI and Members to Change the Culture — Part Two

Editor’s Note: This editorial is my own personal opinion based on 40 years covering the aviation industry. It is second in a series in response to the #WAI2025 session on what male allies can do to support women. Part One — Opinion: Male Ally Discussion Very Disturbing with No Mention of Safety Kathryn B. CreedyContinue reading “Opinion: Concrete Steps for WAI and Members to Change the Culture — Part Two”

Opinion: Male Ally Discussion Very Disturbing with No Mention of Safety – Part One

Editor’s Note: This editorial is my own personal opinion based on 40 years covering the aviation industry. By Kathryn B. Creedy As I sat in the Friday afternoon discussion of male allies at the Women in Aviation International conference, I grew angrier and angrier. Sure, they were saying all the right things. They were tellingContinue reading “Opinion: Male Ally Discussion Very Disturbing with No Mention of Safety – Part One”