2025 Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day Celebration Luncheon

We are spinning up excitement to announce the ninth annual Oklahoma Women in Aviation & Aerospace Day and welcome you to join us in celebrating this empowering event. This year, in collaboration with JE Dunn and AAR Corporation, and the Oklahoma Aerospace Foundation, we will gather for our largest event to date on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the beautiful new Hangar 4 on the campus of AAR at Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City for a day of inspiration and recognition.

Oklahoma’s aerospace and aviation industry is not only the second-largest and fastest-growing in the state, but it’s also a key driver of innovation and economic impact, contributing $44 billion annually. The demand for a skilled and diverse workforce has never been greater. This year’s event will feature a luncheon and a keynote address from an international leader in aviation as we honor the women who are turning wrenches, engineering avionics, piloting rockets, planes, and helicopters, and also charting the course for commercial space flight.

Save-the-date as we salute the incredible contributions women have made to aviation in Oklahoma and the world, as we continue to propel our industry into the future.
Tickets go on sale October 1.

H ISTORY OF THE EVENT

The history of Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day began with an effort by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics in 2017 when the former Aeronautics Commission presented a bill to the Oklahoma legislature (SB 230), and it was enacted into law, to officially recognize the contribution of Oklahoma women in the State’s aviation and aerospace industry, on December 9th, annually.

The date marks the birth of the famous Chickasaw aviator, Pearl Carter Scott, of Marlow, Oklahoma. Scott learned to fly at the age of 13 under legendary aviator Wiley Post. She became the youngest pilot in the United States with her first solo flight on September 12, 1929, the same year that Amelia Earhart established the female pilot group, the Ninety-Nines.

Bring $35 cash to support the Oklahoma Chapter of 99s and collect the official 2025 Oklahoma Women in Aviation and Aerospace Day t-shirt. T-shirt sales will begin at 10:30 am in the main hangar and will conclude at 1:30 pm.

AGENDA

10:00 am - Registration Opens

10:00 am - Community Partners Private Reception

10:30 am - General Admission Entry

10:30 am - Static Displays, Booth activities, flight simulators, recruiters, 99s t-shirt sales

11:30 am - Lunch Program Begins with Keynote

1:30 pm - Adjournment

REGISTRATION AND PHOTO ID ARE REQUIRED

SECURITY:

The name on the ticket purchased must be presented with photo identification to security. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

There will be no ticket substitutions after five days prior to the event. If you are not able to attend and would like to donate your ticket to another person on the waiting list, please email your name and the name the ticket was purchased under and someone from the waitlist will be assigned your ticket. For more information contact Sandra Shelton at [email protected].

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET HOLDERS REPORT TO LIMA TWO GATE:

DO:

• Use the physical address provided in the information below.

• Follow the instructions of the Uniformed Military Personnel
• Enjoy your visit!!!

DON’T:

• Do not enter the restricted areas without clearance by Security Personnel
• Do not bring ANY Firearms of any kind to the venue.
• Do not take Unauthorized Photographs in areas not accessible to the event attendees.
• Do nbot wander, explore, or otherwise enter any building not included in the event.
• Approach or cross the the Ramp/Flightline.

PHOTOGRAPHY:

This is a public event. With ticket purchase, event organizers have permission to use the likeness of any person and/or products exhibited in photographs and in any and all other media, whether now known or hereafter existing. The attendee waives the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy. Additionally, all rights to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph are waived by the attendee.

Host or Publisher Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission