Nanaimo, BC – May 14, 2024: YCD – Nanaimo Airport is thrilled to bring Zara Rutherford to Nanaimo for a Signature Dinner event on May 28th, 2024, as part of the BC Aviation Council’s annual conference.
Zara is a record-breaking pilot and a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and gender equality. In 2022, she achieved a remarkable milestone by completing a solo circumnavigation of the
globe in a small aircraft making her the youngest woman to accomplish this feat. Hailing from a family deeply rooted in aviation, Zara is dedicated to carrying forward this legacy and inspiring young women
to pursue their aspirations while working to narrow the gender gap in the aviation and STEM fields.
Tickets for this dinner event are available to the public at $99.00 per person and can be purchased through bcaviationcouncil.org. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary dinner evening and listen firsthand
the journey of a trailblazing pilot who has inspired millions.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo, BC
About Nanaimo Airport (YCD):
Nanaimo Airport (YCD) is a Vancouver Island’s most centrally located airport*. Offering visitors easy access to all island communities and Island residents convenient access to the world. YCD is committed to providing a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible airport experience to its passengers