External article by Beth White, Education Reimagined

Our Pilot in Command and founder provides real world examples of the power of interest based learning opportunities where youth and adults collaborate side by side on work that matters.

November 24, 2025

Goodness Exchange - Dr. Lynda Ulrich [Article & Podcast]

Inside Habitat for Aviation, home of WOMEN BUILD PLANES, where Beth White is using aviation to build skills, mentorship, and belonging for teens and adults alike.

November 21, 2025

Goodness Exchange - Dr. Lynda Ulrich [Video & Podcast]

Inside Habitat for Aviation, home of WOMEN BUILD PLANES, where Beth White is using aviation to build skills, mentorship, and belonging for teens and adults alike.

November 21, 2025

External article, St. Albans Messenger

From wire stripping and catapult launches to virtual reality and aviation design, middle school students from across Franklin County dove into the world of technology and innovation at Tech Discovery Day 2025.

November 17, 2025

External article by Kelly Robson Foster, Bellwether

In this interview, Big Picture Learning school coaches explore ways to help students learn through real world opportunity.

October 15, 2025

We are excited to share that our very own Beth White received the prestigious EAA Young Eagles Horizon Award. Presented this year at AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, this award recognizes those who go above and beyond the Young Eagles flight experience by creating meaningful, long-term opportunities for youth to engage with aviation.

August 10, 2025

The EAA Young Eagles Awards honor volunteers who have made an exceptional impact over the past year, including Habitat for Aviation’s own Beth White.

August, 2025

External article by Bridget Higdon, St. Albans Messenger

VTRANS’ aviation division held a meeting with KFSO end users to gather feedback for the state. The article highlights Beth White’s request for nonprofit lease rates for hangars.

August 7, 2025

George Coy, beloved mentor and grandfather of Franklin County State Airport, shares his life story on WCAX’s “Super Senior” series.

July 24, 2025

The Katahdin Wings Ninety Nines visited Habitat for Aviation at their hangar in Northwestern VT. They flew in and spent the day building and learning alongside the Modern Rosies.

June 17, 2025

WCAX featured our WOMEN BUILD PLANES team. We were proud to share the stories of Taylor Bushey, 15, and “Granny” Disa Tatro, 59, showing how our program opens doors to new passions and helps close aviation’s gender gap.

July 13, 2025

External article, General Aviation News

Habitat for Aviation was honored to receive the generous donation of aviation jewelry by Karyn King, the founder of SkyQueen Jewelry.

July 8, 2025

External article by Kevin Booker, General Aviation News

Beth White created a habitat using aviation to nurture an environment where young women do more than thrive. Her program does more than build airplanes, it introduces women and girls to commitment, connections, and community.

July 2, 2025

External article by Beth White, Aviation Digest

Featuring Habitat for Aviation’s Emma Cornett, this article tells the story of a high school student with a passion for aviation and working with her hands, and how that passion led her to an internship at an avionics shop in Middlebury, Vermont.

June 2025

External article by Cayla Mcleod, Plane & Pilot

Habitat for Aviation was featured in Plane & Pilot magazine alongside other standout youth aviation programs, including the Lakeland Aero Club and the Ron Alexander Youth Aviation Program.

May 29, 2025

The Bernie Buzz newsletter spotlighted Habitat for Aviation’s hands-on apprenticeship programs and praised our Women Build Planes initiative for teaching new skills, fostering community, and challenging industry norms. With women making up only a small fraction of pilots and mechanics, the feature brought powerful attention to our mission and the impact of our team.

May 3, 2024

External article, Aviation for Women

This article spotlights mother-daughter duo Katie and Willa Clark, along with several women from BETA Technologies, including Rayan. She is an engineer who volunteers with Habitat for Aviation on weekends and shares her experience in the piece.

April - June 2025

External article by Jillian Scannell, Vermont Works for Women

Vermont Works for Women highlighted Aubrianna Mayette for excelling at local tech programs such as Habitat for Aviation and Cold Hollow Career Center’s automotive technology program.

February 2025

We’re honored to be featured on the FAA’s “The Air Up There” podcast, where Abby, Ashwil, Zoë, Aubrianna, and Beth talk about their work and experiences in the Women Build Planes Project. Catch the full episode at the link below.

November 2024

One of Habitat for Aviation’s proud partners, the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools initiative, helped announce the launch of a PBS special featuring Habitat for Aviation.

March 18, 2024

Aubrianna Mayette, a member of the Women Build Planes team, was highlighted on WCAX for creating a nonprofit dedicated to preventing self-harm among young people.

March 6, 2024

We had the distinct pleasure to share our journey building an airplane with WCAX reporter, Jessica Tara. Hear from builders Abby, Taylor, Bianca, Laila, and Beth.

February 26, 2024

We appreciate the opportunity to join Brad Ferland on Vermont Viewpoint to share our experiences as part of the Women Build Planes team. Our founder and Pilot in Command, Beth White, along with several team members, reflected on the build process and the incredible impact of Habitat for Aviation’s mission on their lives. Thank you to Brad for his warm welcome and thoughtful conversation. Click the link below to listen.

February 25, 2025

External article by Alison Novak, Seven Days

This article captures essence of our mission and highlighted the transformative journey on which we’ve embarked to encourage youth, especially women, to explore careers in aviation. We loved Novak’s insightful questions and genuine interest in our programs, and were grateful for the opportunity to share more about our non-profit’s plans for the future.

February 21, 2024

We are thrilled to share a new, long-awaited short film from the talented Brief But Spectacular team from PBS NewsHour who visited Habitat For Aviation back in November 2023 to capture the magic happening in our little hangar at Franklin County State Airport.

February 14, 2024

Thankful to Chandler Ede for for nominating Beth White for the 98.9 WOKO and Hannaford Supermarkets 20 Outstanding Women of Vermont and Northern New York award. Listen to the interview that aired on WOKO.

February 2024

Women Build Planes team member Ashwil Bell’s inspiring article, “Build, Fly, Fix,” has been published in Aviation for Girls, a magazine from Women in Aviation, and will be included in thousands of bags distributed globally for Girls in Aviation Day’s worldwide event.

Q2 2024

External article by Laurie Gagnon, Aurora Institute

Habitat for Aviation had the honor of attending Act 77 Anniversary Celebration and Convening at the State House, hosted by the Vermont Agency of Education.

December 21, 2023

The Harbor Freight Fellows - Youth at the Center film features one of our first airplane mechanic apprentices, Julie Torres, as she shares her journey into the field.

December 1, 2023

External article by Adel Medic, EAA

As Adel progresses through flight training, he shares what has shaped his path toward an aviation career. With support from EAA Chapter 613 and a Ray Foundation Scholarship, Adel is now pursuing his private pilot certificate and hopes to give back to the community as both a pilot and instructor.

June 29, 2023

External article by Miranda Gallagher, Medium

Youth aviator Miranda Gallagher shares her experience as a middle schooler and finding her passion in aviation and STEM. Miranda is now an aerospace engineering major at WPI.

June 22, 2023

MyNBC5-WPTZ spotlights Beth White, a breast cancer survivor driven by her love of flight and the launch of her nonprofit supporting youth exploring aviation.

November 25, 2022

NBC’s Jack Thurston reports on Beth White, breast cancer survivor and aviatrix, who is launching a nonprofit intended to make aviation more accessible to youth and to women.

November 24, 2022

External article by Kate Barcellos, St. Albans Messenger

Nonprofit founder Beth White begins renovations on warehouse at Franklin County State Airport in Highagte, Vermont to create the new home for Habitat for Aviation. Her mission is to make aviation more accessible to youth and women.

August 9, 2022

External article by Shaun Robinson, VT Digger

A nonprofit organization based at the Franklin County State Airport is developing what its founder calls a first-of-its kind apprenticeship program aimed at teaching young people how to repair and maintain both conventional and, notably, electric aircraft.

August 1, 2022

External article by Kate Barcellos, St. Albans Messenger

Beth White and her family purchased an old warehouse at the Franklin County State Airport. She and student Ian Bradette presented their newest innovative idea, Habitat for Aviation, to the Highgate selectboard. Habitat for Aviation will offer hands-on learning experiences for youth that prepares them for a career in aviation.

June 24, 2022

Presentation by Ian Bradette, rising 9th grader, and Beth White to Highgate Selectboard  

June 16, 2022

Convoy of Caring, Including Iconic Truck, Brings VT Cancer Patient for Major Surgery: A large-scale show of support wished Beth White well on the day of her double mastectomy.

December 16, 2021

Meet Ed Scott, a veteran Huey pilot featured on WCAX’s Super Senior segment, who continues his service by mentoring the next generation of aviators at Franklin County State Airport.

December 2, 2021

EAA Chapter 613 Youth film crew hosted their first film in the series, Youth in Aviation: Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviation Enthusiasts, which was directed and edited by middle school youth aviator Miranda Gallagher, and featured EAA Chapter 613 Youth Aviator, Joseph Mensah.

July 17, 2021

External article by Joseph Mensah, EAA

A high school student shares how overcoming fear in the cockpit, navigating financial and access barriers, and leaning on the support of EAA Chapter 613 and local mentors led him to earn his private pilot certificate and chase a career in aviation.

June 9, 2021

External article by Jasper Henderson, EAA

A student reflects on how learner-centered education, aviation mentorship, and real-world opportunities helped him trade a traditional freshman year for an aerospace internship.

April 23, 2021

External article by Kate Barcellos, St. Albans Messenger

This article highlights the growing number of young people learning to fly at Franklin County State Airport, where local mentors are helping students take their first steps into aviation.

February 16, 2021

External article by Jann Clark, Ninety Nines, Pages 20-21.

Amid the challenges of Covid-19, mentor Beth White and student Julie Torres demonstrate how individualized learning and dedicated mentorship can transform a young person’s future in aviation.

May/June 2020

External article by Julie Torres, Education Reimagined

A high school senior’s Harbor Freight aviation fellowship is disrupted by COVID-19, but support from her mentors helps her continue her apprenticeship from home.

March 31, 2020