ICAO Landmark Study on Women in Global Aviation
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ICAO is launching a landmark global study to better understand and advance women’s empowerment in the aviation sector. This initiative supports the activities of ICAO’s Gender Equality Programme, in line with Assembly Resolution A41-26.
Why the research matters: Women remain significantly underrepresented in many roles and their experiences often differ widely across aviation globally. Research shows that women face systemic barriers relating to workplace cultures and stereotypes, including conscious and unconscious biases, limited access to leadership roles, discriminatory recruitment and promotion practices, workplace safety challenges, and a lack of mentorship support. Yet, women’s participation in aviation is linked to improved safety, performance, and profitability. A more diverse workforce can solve complex problems, enhance innovation, and better meet industry demands. As such, the study of women’s experiences is important not only for individual career opportunities but also the growth, innovation, and future of the aviation sector.
This study aims to benchmark representation, map existing policies, explore lived experiences, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
How you can participate: We are inviting women working in the global aviation ecosystem, covering a multitude of job categories—across all roles, ranks, and regions—to contribute to this important research by participating in one of the following:
Your insights will help shape the future of aviation.
More details:
Participation in this study is completely voluntary, and your input will remain anonymous.
Questions? Please contact estephenson [at] icao.int (estephenson[at]icao[dot]int)