CAPE COD GATEWAY AIRPORT IS GEARING UP TO CELEBRATE GIRLS IN AVIATION

HYANNIS, MA (May 9, 2022) – The Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) will be celebrating all aspects of aviation on Saturday, September 24th in Hyannis. A part of the celebrations this day will include a chance for one female to win a once in a lifetime opportunity for a free flying lesson with a female aviator. Runners up will win a scenic tour of Cape Cod courtesy of Cape Air. To participate, Barnstable County female residents between the ages of 11-14 are being asked to write an essay – no more than 300 words – detailing what is inspiring them to become a female aviator.

All essays must be submitted by Thursday, September 15th *DEADLINE EXTENDED* to the following address:

Katie Servis, Airport Manager Cape Cod Gateway Airport 480 Barnstable Road Hyannis, MA 02601

Email: airportmanager@flyhya.com

All essays will be posted at the Airport this summer and on the Airport’s social media outlets. “We could not be more excited to offer this exciting opportunity to a young female aviation fan,” says Cape Cod Gateway Airport Manager, Katie Servis. “This could be the beginning of a fantastic career for someone in Barnstable County. As the Airport’s first female airport manager, I look forward to hosting this event and making a young lady’s dream come true!”