Latinas In Aviation Lands Third Annual Global Festival at College Park Aviation Museum Oct. 14; 26 authors share their personal stories, passion about aviation industry

With a mission to voice their insights and opportunities they found within the American aviation industry, several Hispanic women pilots and authors will appear at Fig Factor Media's Latinas in Aviation Third Annual Global Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation's College Park Aviation Museum and Airport in College Park, Maryland.

COLLEGE PARK, Md., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With a mission to voice their insights and opportunities they found within the American aviation industry, several Hispanic women pilots and authors will appear at Fig Factor Media's Latinas in Aviation Third Annual Global Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14 at the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation's College Park Aviation Museum and Airport in College Park, Maryland.

Held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the family-friendly event, a partnership with Fig Factor Media and College Park Aviation Museum, welcomes these pilots and authors who are featured in Fig Factor Media's "Latina in Aviation" books as they fly into College Park Airport which is also known as the Field of Firsts because it has held many "first" events. They will share their unique experiences and passion for aviation as well as participate in contributor author panels and presentations. Other activities include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, "Latinas in Aviation" book signings, mentorship circles, scholarship opportunities, and more.

College Park Aviation Museum Director Kevin Cabrera is happy to see the return of the festival and is amazed at the growth there has been at each Latinas in Aviation Global Festival.

"Jackie approached me with the idea to do the Latinas in Aviation Global Festival several years ago and now we are about to do our third one. It's amazing to look back and see the growth of each festival already." Cabrera said. "The first event attracted about 300 people and representatives from companies and last year for the Second Annual LIA Global Festival there were about 400 attendees including FAA Deputy Administrator Bradley Mims. I am excited to see the growth in this year's Third Annual Festival and in the many years to come."

The event will also launch the newest book in the "Latinas in Aviation" series: "Latinas in Aviation Vol. III " and will be available for purchase.

"Latinas in Aviation" creator Jacqueline S. Ruiz is ready to launch the third volume of the "Latinas in Aviation" book and many more in the future.

"Volume III is the largest volume to date. It took me nine months to secure 18 people for the first volume through connections and other resources. Now for the third volume, in two to three months, we already have 26 women! It's unbelievable." Ruiz says, "That tells me that the word is getting around. The Federal Aviation Administration reached out to us to work and collaborate with us on different events and purchased books. We have given over $7,500 in scholarships. Personally, as a founder of the brand, it just makes me proud that my vision, my dream is making such an amazing impact."

"Latinas in Aviation Volume III" is written by 26 authors who share their inspiration, knowledge, and stories. Contributing authors include:

Aileen Steiert
Almudena Rodriguez
Amanda Rosado
Ana Herrera
Andrea Diaz
Andrea Pimiento
Beth Ramirez
Claudia Büchsenchütz
Daisy Gomez
Frida Azpetita
Gabriela Valderamos
Helen Marie Davila Cairo
Juliana Correa
Kelly Polanco
Kristel Acevedo
Maitely Santiago
Maria Camilla Villegas
Maria Cristina Maldonado
Maria Valadez
Marluan Diaz
Melany Bastos Salas
Paula Upegui
Raiberys Lima
Sofia Beltran
Stephanie Valencia
Tatiana Sabanero

"Latinas in Aviation Vol. III" is available on Amazon. More information about "Latinas in Aviation" can be found on this link.

About Fig Factor Media:
Fig Factor Media Publishing is an international publishing company with a "beeping" heart. Fig Factor Media has helped many authors achieve and support their dream of impacting their communities in the United States, Mexico, and Europe. Fig Factor Media is the official publisher of Today's Inspired Latina. For information, visit http://www.figfactormedia.com.

About the College of Aviation:
The College Park Aviation Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting aviation innovations at College Park Airport and in Prince George's County while fostering research, inventiveness, and lifelong curiosity about the history and science of flight. The College Park Aviation Museum opened in 1998 and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. For information, visit https://www.pgparks.com/facilities/college-park-aviation-museum. Contact College Park Aviation Museum Director Kevin Cabrera at [email protected] or College Park Aviation Museum Public Program Manager Jamie Jones at [email protected].

For more information, call the museum at 301-864-5310 or visit https://www.pgparks.com/facilities/college-park-aviation-museum. ###

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SOURCE Fig Factor Media