Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Meet Fiona Omondi, recent winner of an IATA Diversity & Inclusion Award.
Fiona is a trailblazer of the aviation industry in Africa who has co-founded Women in Aviation International Kenya with the aim of raising awareness of aviation careers and of supporting aspiring professionals through mentorship and outreach initiatives.
Fiona was also instrumental in establishing the Tradewinds Training Academy, which provides access to globally recognized aviation training and focuses on supporting students in building the skills needed to enter the industry.
The IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have made significant contributions to promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion within the aviation industry.
These awards celebrate the efforts of those who have worked to create a more inclusive culture, foster a sense of belonging, and promote equity and fairness in the aviation industry.
By honoring these achievements, IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards aim to inspire others to follow suit and continue to work towards a more diverse and inclusive aviation industry for all.
The awards recognize three categories of leadership in diversity and inclusion. Fiona won for High Flyer, which recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership through concrete action in favor of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry.
Fiona's efforts have helped make aviation career pathways more top of mind for young people across the region, which in return has contributed to developing a more diverse talent pipeline.
The awards are sponsored by Qatar Airways.
Meet Fiona Omondi, recent winner of an IATA Diversity & Inclusion Award.
Fiona is a trailblazer of the aviation industry in Africa who has co-founded Women in Aviation International Kenya with the aim of raising awareness of aviation careers and of supporting aspiring professionals through mentorship and outreach initiatives.
Fiona was also instrumental in establishing the Tradewinds Training Academy, which provides access to globally recognized aviation training and focuses on supporting students in building the skills needed to enter the industry.
The IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have made significant contributions to promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion within the aviation industry.
These awards celebrate the efforts of those who have worked to create a more inclusive culture, foster a sense of belonging, and promote equity and fairness in the aviation industry.
By honoring these achievements, IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards aim to inspire others to follow suit and continue to work towards a more diverse and inclusive aviation industry for all.
The awards recognize three categories of leadership in diversity and inclusion. Fiona won for High Flyer, which recognizes a female aviation professional under the age of 40 who has demonstrated leadership through concrete action in favor of diversity and inclusion, making a positive impact on the industry.
Fiona's efforts have helped make aviation career pathways more top of mind for young people across the region, which in return has contributed to developing a more diverse talent pipeline.
The awards are sponsored by Qatar Airways.
