Watching Miranda grow through the Harbor Freight Fellowship Initiative has been nothing short of extraordinary. When she joined our WOMEN BUILD PLANES team, she was already familiar to us—a kid who had been coming to the airport since she was 11.

Emma’s aviation journey began in 2023 when she and I met at a BETA Technologies’ Summer Fest. Her interest in aviation was immediate and genuine, and when I invited her to visit our hangar at Franklin County State Airport, she was hooked.

Our Women Build Planes team took a well-deserved break from riveting and wrenching to visit the world-famous Ben & Jerry’s Factory, in Waterbury Vermont. To say the team had fun would be an understatement!

Our visit to the Vermont Bankers Association Women in Leadership Presentation in Montpelier, VT, at the Capital Plaza Hotel was an unforgettable experience. Habitat for Aviation had the honor of presenting in front of over 144 women from the banking industry, sharing our mission to inspire the next generation of young women in aviation.

Disa "Granny" Tatro, affectionately known as the Hanger Granny for Habitat for Aviation, is a testament to the power of passion, dedication, and community. Granny is known at the Franklin County Airport in Highgate, Vermont, where she wears many hats.

Our day began with the excitement and anticipation of gathering the "Rosies" for a memorable experience at WDEV's Vermont Viewpoint in Waterbury, VT.

Aubrianna is a remarkable young woman with a clear passion for mechanics, and her goal to become an airplane engine mechanic is not just a dream—it's a path she’s pursuing with focus, skill, and heart.

As we walked into the BETA Technologies manufacturing facility, we were immediately struck by a sense of purpose.

At 84, Hope Riehle still carries the spark of a pilot who once raced across the skies — not for fame or fortune, but for the love of adventure, the thrill of flying, and the courage to do something few women dared at the time.

It’s not everyday a writer from a top aviation magazine flies in with his yellow Taylor Craft, Woodstock, to check out our aviation program and meet our Modern Rosies.

One of three A&P Examiners gifted our Modern Rosies with wisdom during our Lunch & Learn

We are grateful for the incredible generosity of Karyn King of SkyQueen Jewelry. Karyn has been a steadfast supporter of Habitat for Aviation, and her contributions have made a significant impact on both our Rosies and the community.

We are beyond excited to share that Habitat for Aviation has been nominated for a cash donation from 100 Women Who Care Franklin County, an incredible group committed to providing financial support to non profit organizations that make a strong impact in Franklin County, Vermont.

Our visit to the Johnson Woolen Mill for a master class with Gene Richards was an unforgettable experience for all of us at Habitat for Aviation. As we first entered the doors of the Johnson Woolen Mill, we were immediately struck by the beauty and charm of the store.

A big shoutout to Bonnie Pease for her incredible contributions to the growth of our aviation library! Bonnie, known affectionately as "Auntie Bonnie" at the hangar, has been an unwavering source of support and generosity.

Every first Saturday of the month, a small but mighty crew gathers at the Taylor Aviation Center at Franklin County State Airport to do something extraordinary: build an airplane—piece by piece, rivet by rivet.

Tech Jam, an annual career and tech expo, was once again a fantastic opportunity for Habitat for Aviation to connect with local businesses, organizations, future innovators — and give out STICKERS!

Cynthia Rodina, one of only three female A&P Examiners certified by the FAA, shares her journey with Our Modern Rosies at a Lunch & Learn.

We were incredibly honored to be a part of the Women Can Do! Conference, an inspiring event that brought over 500 female high school students from across the state to the Randolph Center campus.

We were deeply honored to host Bram Klepner, the great-nephew of Amelia Earhart and a state legislator for Chittenden County, Vermont, at Habitat for Aviation. Bram’s connection to aviation is undeniable, as his grandmother was Amelia Earhart's sister, making him a part of a family legacy that changed the course of aviation history.