ICAO is advancing a fresh women’s empowerment push in aviation, with its training catalogue listing an upcoming virtual course on career and leadership development for women from 6 October to 8 December 2026. The programme sits alongside broader gender-focused activity within the organisation, underlining an ongoing effort to strengthen representation across aviation’s technical, operational and regulatory roles.
The course, titled Empowering Women Through Career and Leadership Development, points to a structured workforce agenda rather than a one-off campaign. It targets professional progression and leadership pathways, areas that remain critical for airlines, airports, manufacturers and regulators seeking to widen talent pipelines. ICAO’s recent gender-summit activity also indicates that the issue remains active within the body’s programme calendar.
The emphasis on women’s advancement comes as aviation continues to address long-standing shortages in skilled labour across pilot, engineering and management functions. A virtual format broadens access for participants across regions, while the leadership focus suggests ICAO is treating gender balance as part of sector capability planning rather than a standalone diversity exercise.