The Future African Space Explorer’s STEM Academy (FASESA) and Boeing have announced the launch of the second edition of the “Pathways to Space” program in Africa. The program returned to Ethiopia and Nigeria and was launched for the first time in Kenya on May 6, reaching up to 300 state school students aged 13-18. It works with local educational and government institutions in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria. “We are proud to continue our partnership with Boeing. This program reflects our shared dedication to building Africa’s future workforce in space and other
Boeing Co. has disbanded its global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team, signaling a shift in corporate strategy under new CEO Kelly Ortberg, according to Bloomberg. This decision aligns with Ortberg’s broader effort to revamp Boeing’s workforce as the company deals with financial setbacks and pressure from conservative critics. Strategic Workforce Cuts and Leadership Changes The dismantling of Boeing’s DEI department comes as Ortberg oversees a large restructuring plan aimed at stabilizing the aerospace giant’s finances. The company, which plans to cut 10% of its workforce, has been focused on
Leading global aerospace company Boeing is investing in scholarships in pilot training to grow and diversify talent. Boeing develops, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes, defence products, and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. The company reports that since 2019, it has invested over $8.5 million to bring pilot training programs to underrepresented populations in communities across the United States. Investing Nearly $1M In Scholarships Boeing is investing $950,000 in scholarships for pilot training to grow and diversify the talent required to meet significant long-term demand for commercial
Adeola Ogunmola Sowemimo is the first Nigerian female to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Qatar Airways, and she flew the Boeing 767 Aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean. Sowemimo hails from Ogbomoso, in Oyo State Nigeria, and graduated from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. After her pilot training, she flew off to Florida in the United States for her standard pilot course. On finishing her training at the age of 21, Sowemimo returned to university in Nigeria to complete her education. Sowemimo joined Medview operations Abuja in 2013 till
