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Girls in Aviation Day 2026

June 8, 2026
girls gathered around drone at ITPS on runway
Girls in Aviation Day 2026 at London International Airport was an inspiring celebration of the many career pathways available to girls and young women in aviation.

ITPS Canada was proud to return once again in support of this important event, with students and staff sharing their own aviation journeys and helping demonstrate that a career in flight test is within reach.

Calaya Corneli, a Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering student at ITPS, spoke with media and students about her path from Queen’s University, where she completed a four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree, to ITPS, where she is now completing her Master of Science program. Graduates from ITPS have gone on to careers with many of the world’s leading civil aircraft manufacturers.

Daniele Trozzi, an EASA Category 1 student, also represented ITPS and did an outstanding job explaining the S-76 helicopter on display.

Our growing UAS fleet was also represented, complete with our newly developed Ground Control Station. Displays included the SYPAQ Corvo Precision Payload Delivery System and the Freespace Operations Callisto-50 heavy-lift multirotor RPAS.

Aircraft on display included the L-39 jet trainer and S-76 helicopter.
We are proud of our students and staff volunteers for stepping up, sharing their knowledge, and inspiring the next generation. Through our Master of Science program and EASA Category 1/2 compliant courses, ITPS continues to help open the door to meaningful careers in flight test and aerospace.
ITPS staff, instructors and volunteers stand together on runway in front of L39
Two ITPS students beside S76 helicopter speaking to group of girls
Calaya, ITPS student, beside S76 helicopter speaking to young girls
girls and young women gathered at ITPS booth between Helicopter and L39 jet
man points camera towards Calaya, ITPS student in front of L39
group of girls around S76 helicopter while ITPS students speak
group of girls and young women in front of L39 jet
group of girls and young women in front of L39 jet
ITPS student and volunteer speaking to group of girls beside S76