‘Girls in Aviation Day’ 2025 at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport brought more than 300 families to activities and displays at the Aviation Museum of N.H. and Signature Aviation.
Held on Saturday, Sept. 27 and organized by the Boston Chapter of Women in Aviation International, the event focused on encouraging young women to develop their interest in the worlds of aviation and aerospace.
The Aviation Museum’s contributions included putting our student-built RV-12iS aircraft on display and a special scenario on our flight simulator that gave visitors a chance to fly an early Blériot monoplane, the type used by aviation pioneer Harriet Quimby when she became the first woman to fly across the English Channel in 1912!
Many thanks to all those who attended, participating exhibitors, and the many volunteers who helped make ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ happen. Below are photos by Steve Heffelfinger, Leah Dearborn, and Jeff Rapsis.
Below is the press release to promote ‘the event.’Girls in Aviation Day’ 2025 at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
MONDAY, SEPT. 1, 2025 / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
‘Girls in Aviation Day’ on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Aviation Museum of N.H., Signature Aviation
LONDONDERRY, N.H.—Is there a girl in your life who loves aviation? Or maybe she doesn’t know whether she loves it yet, but wants to learn more?
‘Girls in Aviation Day,’ a STEM education exhibition, is designed for students ages 8 to 18 years old to introduce them to the exciting world of aviation and aerospace. The event and all activities are free and open to all.
The event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with activities at Signature Aviation, 1 Garside Way, and the Aviation Museum of N.H. at 27 Navigator Road. (Participants are asked to register at Signature Aviation; a shuttle service will be available between the two locations, which are both on the airport’s east side, off Harvey Road.)
Please note: The Aviation Museum of N.H. will be closed to the general public on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during ‘Girls in Aviation Day.’ The museum will reopen to the public on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Hands-on STEM activities will include use of the Aviation Museum’s flight simulator, a drone obstacle course, and a scavenger hunt on aviation maps. Attendees can meet with exhibitors from flight schools, educational institutions, and professional development organizations throughout the industry. Visitors can also explore static displays including fixed wing aircraft and helicopters and see the Aviation Museum’s student-built aircraft.
Admission is free for participants and their parent or guardian. Advance registration is recommended. For more information about registration, volunteering, and exhibitor information, visit the Women in Aviation Boston Chapter website at www.wai-bos. Com/girlsinaviationday
“When people think about a career in aviation, most people think of a pilot,” said Danyell Fairburn, president of the Boston Chapter of Women in Aviation. “We want to show the students that there are exciting careers available to them as engineers, air traffic controllers, astronauts, aircraft maintenance technicians, dispatchers, and dozens of other jobs within the aviation community.”
“We will introduce the girls to role models and educate them in a fun and supportive atmosphere,” Fairburn said.
Girls in Aviation Day is part of a global initiative led by Women in Aviation International, which launched its first Girls in Aviation Day in 2015. Since then, the event has grown into a worldwide movement. In 2024, there were over 33,000 attendees.
N.H. Gov. Kelly Ayotte has officially proclaimed Sept. 27 as ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ in the State of New Hampshire.
“I wish there had been an event like this when I was trying to decide what I wanted to be when I grew up,” added Kerri Fingerson, vice president of the Boston Chapter of Women in Aviation. “We want to inspire these girls to consider aviation as they make their college and career plans.”
Women in Aviation International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing networking, mentoring, and scholarship opportunities for women and men who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. For more information, visit www.WAI.org
Signature Aviation offers offers private and general aviation ground handling, including jet aircraft fueling, at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
The Aviation Museum, a non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization based in the 1937 art deco passenger terminal at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, is dedicated to preserving the Granite State’s rich aviation past, and also inspiring today’s students to become the aviation and aerospace pioneers of tomorrow.
The Aviation Museum of N.H. was named “’Best Historic or Cultural Attraction for an All-Ages Family Crowd” in southern New Hampshire in the 2025 HippoPress Reader’s Poll.
The Aviation Museum is located at 27 Navigator Road, off Harvey Road, in Londonderry, N.H.
For more information, visit www.aviationmuseumofnh.org or call (603) 669-4877 or email ldearborn@nhahs.org. Follow the Aviation Museum on social media at www.facebook.com/nhahs.
Below are images from previous ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ events:
