Discover Flight directly complements the UAE’s commitment to youth empowerment and aviation talent development. Building on initiatives such as Emirates’ National Talent Acceleration Programme and government-backed youth strategies, the program provides an early-stage feeder path for students to pursue aviation and STEM careers
“On the occasion of Kallman Worldwide’s and the USA Partnership Pavilion’s 30th anniversary at the Dubai Airshow, we’re honored to align with UAE government initiatives and the airshow’s NextGen Leaders Programme to present our first UAE team in November.”
“Our goal is to expand the pipeline of future talent, inspiring young women with their first flight and then sustaining that inspiration through mentoring and global connections.”
— Tom Kallman, CEO of Kallman Worldwide
“At Informa, we are committed to spotlighting emerging talent and leadership in aviation,”
“By recognizing Discover Flight students within the NextGen Leaders Programme, we highlight how opportunities to fly today can spark the innovators, pilots, engineers and aerospace leaders of tomorrow.”
— Kate Manson, Project Manager, Aerospace at Informa
“Emirates National Schools takes great pride in preparing students to become the leaders of tomorrow,”
“Discover Flight perfectly complements our mission to cultivate ambition, curiosity, and confidence within our future leaders. By pairing first flight experiences with purposeful mentorship and recognition, the program fuels their passion for aviation and broadens their horizons toward the limitless opportunities this industry offers. At ENS, we are committed to empowering every student to dream ambitiously, achieve with integrity, and take their aspirations to new heights, while becoming future leaders who will drive innovation, inspire others, and make a meaningful impact in their communities."
— Graham Corbyn, Director of Education at ENS
Discover Flight is an aviation empowerment initiative that builds on the success of the Astronaut Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship Program. Since 2019, Endeavour has introduced more than 120 students and 30 STEM educators worldwide to advanced STEM learning through the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s “Space Camp” in Huntsville, Alabama.
To expand its reach - nearly four times larger than Endeavour’s space focus - and address the underrepresentation of women in aviation, Kallman Worldwide created Discover Flight positioning it alongside its flagship offering, the Endeavour Scholarship. The program combines first-flight experiences, mentorship with aviation professionals, and recognition at international aerospace events, providing students with inspiration, visibility, and a pathway into STEM and aviation careers.
