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Aviation diversity

IATA article on diversity in aviation highlights an important reality: diversity is no longer simply a question of representation. It is a question of access to talent, organizational culture and the future capability of our industry.

From the Left Seat: Linda Gunnarsdóttir in Halldale

"Gender should not be an issue. It is always your decision to decide what you want in life and how you handle the obstacles that arise on the horizon." Captain Linda Gunnarsdóttir, Chief Pilot of Icelandair & Co-Founder of Elevate the Line.

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Research on Flight Deck Dynamics

Access the Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) survey here.

Leadership Master class Barbara Hannigan & Cordula Pflaum

Discover the striking parallels between conducting an orchestra and piloting an aircraft in this leadership masterclass.

Eurocontrol Safety Forum

Capt. Cordula Pflaum speaks about psychological safety at Eurocontrol

Research on Flight Deck Dynamics

September 13, 2026

Research on Flight Deck Dynamics

How do pilots experience communication, collaboration and decision-making on today’s flight decks? The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) is…

Aviation’s future depends on who we bring in and how we connect

September 1, 2026

Aviation’s future depends on who we bring in and how we connect

Aviation is growing and its future will depend on whether we succeed in attracting, developing and retaining the people needed to make that growth possible. A…

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Heading to Iceland: The 4th Female Instructor Pilot Meet-Up

August 28, 2026

Heading to Iceland: The 4th Female Instructor Pilot Meet-Up

The momentum is building as Elevate the Line prepares for its next major milestone: the 4th Female Instructor Pilot Meet-Up (FIPM), taking place in Iceland…

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Women in Aviation: Turning Data into Action

August 9, 2026

Women in Aviation: Turning Data into Action

At Elevate the Line, we believe that meaningful change starts with listening. Understanding the experiences of women across aviation is essential if we want to…

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IALCAER Bayreuth: Where Aviation English Meets Cockpit Practice

July 8, 2026

IALCAER Bayreuth: Where Aviation English Meets Cockpit Practice

At the International Applied Linguistics Conference on Aviation English Research (IALCAER), hosted at the University of Bayreuth by Prof. Markus Bieswanger,…

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The Horizon Expands: Launching Our Global Peer-to-Peer Journey

June 21, 2026

The Horizon Expands: Launching Our Global Peer-to-Peer Journey

The core mission of Elevate the Line has always been to dissolve regional and institutional silos, uniting flight instructors to redefine the human factors of…

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Leading the Ensemble: Cordula Pflaum and Barbara Hannigan on the Art of Leadership.

June 2, 2026

Leading the Ensemble: Cordula Pflaum and Barbara Hannigan on the Art of Leadership.

At first glance, an airline captain and an orchestral conductor seem to occupy entirely different worlds. One navigates a multi-ton aircraft through turbulent…

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Spotlight: A Growing Presence on a Global Stage

May 5, 2026

Spotlight: A Growing Presence on a Global Stage

The numbers are moving slowly, but undeniably. Globally, women represent roughly 5% to 6% of commercial pilots, but those figures are beginning to shift as new…

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Welcome to Elevate the Line

April 26, 2026

Welcome to Elevate the Line

What to expect Community - A directory of female flight instructors you can discover and connect with. Visibility - News and updates from the Elevate the Line…

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