Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), will be among the featured speakers at the upcoming Women in Aviation International Conference in Dallas, scheduled for March 19-21, 2026. Homendy, the 15th chair of the NTSB, has played a key role in overseeing investigations into transportation accidents spanning various modes, with an emphasis on enhancing safety measures across aviation and ground operations.
The conference will also feature notable aviation leaders including Nicole Malachowski, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and Thunderbird demonstration team member, as well as Alex Marren, COO of Air New Zealand with extensive airline management experience. Stephanie Chung, a private aviation executive and trailblazer for diversity in the industry, will also speak, along with Sarah Kalmeta, who will emcee the event and inspire leadership skills among attendees.
The event will be hosted at the Gaylord Texas Resort and Convention Center. Women in Aviation International connects a membership of over 20,000 worldwide, including pilots, mechanics, and aerospace professionals, fostering careers in all facets of the industry. For more information, visit www.wai.org.
