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Chicago Aviation Events

Join us for upcoming events with Chicago’s Leading Edge, where we connect, inspire, and support women in aviation through networking, mentorship, and educational opportunities.

 

Below, you’ll also find a list of aviation events happening throughout the greater Chicagoland and Northern Illinois area — perfect for expanding your industry connections and exploring new opportunities in aviation.

Our Upcoming Events

Chicago & Northern Illinois
Aviation Events 2025

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Chicago’s Leading Edge events are in RED. You can also attend our weekly virtual Chapter Meeting join our chapter chat and follow us on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn for updates on events.

 

May

  • 3rd at 9am: Coffee & Controllers at DuPage, IL | INFO

  • 8th at 7pm: IMC/VMC Safety Seminar at Aurora, IL | RSVP

  • 17th is the 99s Aviation Day for Girls | INFO

  • 1940s Hangar Party Fundraiser | POSTPONED

    • We need Sponsors & Volunteers to get ahead for next year!

June

  • 7-8th all day: Cavalcade of Planes at Bolingbrook, IL | INFO

  • 12th at 7pm: IMC/VMC Safety Seminar at Aurora, IL | RSVP

  • 17th: Watch the new Sally Ride Documentary viewing (open to public) | Location TBD

  • 21st at 3pm: EAA 990 Spring Fly-In at Kanakee, IL (3KK) | INFO

  • 28th: 99s Annual Meeting & Awards | INFO

  • 28th: Chicago Executive Airport's Run the Runway Fundraiser | RSVP

  • 29th: NGPA Chicago Pride 2025 | RSVP

July

  • 5th at 9am: Coffee & Controllers at DuPage, IL | INFO

  • 10th at 7pm: IMC/VMC Safety Seminar at Aurora, IL | RSVP

  • 10-13th: 99s International Conference at Burlington, VT | INFO

  • 14th: EAA 95 Ice Cream Social at Morris Airport | INFO

  • 19-20th: International Aerobatic Club Competition at Platteville, WI | INFO

  • 23rd Chapter BBQ at EAA Oshkosh, WI

August

  • 2nd at 9am: Coffee & Controllers at DuPage, IL | INFO

  • 9-10th: International Aerobatic Club Competition at Salem, IL | INFO

  • 12th all day: CABAA Golf Outing | RSVP

  • 14th at 7pm: IMC/VMC Safety Seminar at Aurora, IL | RSVP

  • 16th & 17th: Chicago Air & Water Show Meetup | TBD

  • 17th: 99s Chapter Meeting & Lunch at Lansing | INFO

  • 23rd at 3pm: EAA 990 Fall Fly-In at Kanakee, IL (3KK) | INFO

September

October

  • TBD: Illinois Aviation Museum Haunted Hangar | Volunteer

  • 9th at 7pm: IMC/VMC Safety Seminar at Aurora, IL | RSVP

  • 11th: 99s Chapter Meeting | INFO

  • TBD: 2 Day WAI Midwest Regional Gathering (tours of airlines, corporate aviation and more!)

    • Help us coordinate this exciting event with WAI members from Michigan, Indiana, Illinois & Wisconsin. ​

November

  • TBD Virtual Educational Event

  • 1st all day: 2nd Annual Pumpkin Drop at Ogle County Airport, IL | INFO

  • 1st at 9am: Coffee & Controllers at DuPage, IL | INFO​

  • 13th: 99s Chapter meeting | INFO

  • 13th at 7pm: IMC/VMC Safety Seminar at Aurora, IL | RSVP

December

  • 2nd Holiday Party & Giving Tuesday Fundraiser

  • 4th at TBD: Illinois Aviation Museum Ugly Sweater Gathering | INFO

  • 6th at 9am: Coffee & Controllers at DuPage, IL | INFO

  • 11th at 7pm: IMC/VMC Safety Seminar at Aurora, IL | RSVP

  • 13th: Kanakee Christmas Parade | TBD

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We are dedicated to providing networking, education, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women (and men) pursuing aviation careers in the Chicago & Illinois. 

Email: chicagosleadingedge@gmail.com

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Chicago’s Leading Edge Chapter was founded in October, 2009 serving the Chicagoland area. We are a qualified 501(c)(3) and a Chapter of Women in Aviation International.

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