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Helping the Next Generation Soar: Air Canada and CAE Announce Eight Recipients of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship
Awarded to Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Helping the Next Generation Soar: Air Canada and CAE Announce Eight Recipients of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship\nAwarded to Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineersFour aspiring commercial pilots become CAE Women in Flight ambassadors MONTRÉAL, March 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Canada and CAE, two of Canada’s premiere aerospace companies headquartered in Montréal, are pleased to announce today the eight recipients of the seventh edition of the Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship. Each year, up to eight Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers are awarded scholarships to pursue their training. Of these recipients, four aspiring commercial pilots will join the CAE Women in Flight program as ambassadors. “Each year, the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship allows us to witness the incredible talent, perseverance, and passion of women who are shaping the future of aviation in Canada. This year’s recipients stand out not only for their academic excellence and technical skill, but for the leadership and mentorship they demonstrate within their communities,” said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs at Air Canada. “Their achievements embody the very spirit of this scholarship – honouring Captain Judy Cameron’s trailblazing legacy while empowering the next generation of women to pursue careers as commercial pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers. We are proud to support their journeys and remain deeply committed to advancing gender parity in STEM and technical aviation careers.” “Today, women still represent just about five percent of commercial pilots worldwide. CAE is proud to once again support the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship, an initiative that plays a meaningful role in encouraging more women to pursue careers in aviation and inspire the next generation. This year’s recipients reflect the talent and determination that will help shape the future of our industry, and we are honoured to fuel their aspirations and support their path,” said Marie-Christine Cloutier, Vice President, Strategy & Marketing. “Four of the recipients will become CAE W...