College Park Aviation Museum and Fig Factor Media to Host Sixth Annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival Sept. 26

The College Park Aviation Museum will once again be the venue for a significant celebration highlighting Latina contributions to the aviation industry. On September 26, 2026, the Sixth Annual Latinas in Aviation Global Festival is set to take place, continuing its tradition of honoring the diverse roles Latinas have played within the field.

Co-hosted by Fig Factor Media and the College Park Aviation Museum, this event aligns with Hispanic Heritage Month and invites the public to explore the impactful stories of Latina professionals across numerous aviation-related careers. These include commercial pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, and other key roles that collectively drive the aerospace sector.

Since its inception six years ago, the festival has grown as a platform showcasing personal narratives from the "Latinas in Aviation" book series published by Fig Factor Media. The latest installment, Volume VI, will be unveiled during the festival, featuring 26 new authors who detail their journeys and accomplishments within aviation and aerospace.

The event offers more than just literary celebration; it aims to engage families and youth through bilingual programming, live music, and food. Organizers have also incorporated interactive opportunities such as a fly-in event, weather permitting, and meet-and-greet sessions with featured contributors.

In an effort to inspire younger generations, the festival introduces an essay contest titled "Flight Plan For My Future," targeting middle and high school students from Prince George’s County. Winners will receive recognition at the festival, emphasizing the event’s commitment to nurturing future talent in aviation.

Complementing these initiatives, the College Park Aviation Museum will debut its first children’s book, "Sofia and Aero's Amazing Adventures at the College Park Aviation Museum." This bilingual storybook invites young readers to explore the rich history of College Park Airport, renowned as the world’s oldest continuously operating airport since 1909.

The museum itself holds a notable place in aviation history, housing ten historic aircraft and telling the story of pioneering milestones achieved at the site. Its role as host underscores the community’s ongoing engagement with aerospace education and heritage.

This year’s festival is supported in part by the Field of Firsts Foundation, reinforcing a shared mission to celebrate and document aviation milestones, particularly those led by Latina trailblazers. The museum’s director highlighted the event’s importance as a community gathering that celebrates progress and motivates future innovators.

Interested attendees will be able to purchase "Latinas in Aviation Vol. VI" and the new children’s book both at the museum’s gift shop and online starting on the day of the festival. The sustained partnership between Fig Factor Media and the College Park Aviation Museum continues to amplify stories that champion perseverance and achievement within a historically underrepresented group in aviation.

Further details about the festival and related publications can be found through the College Park Aviation Museum’s and Fig Factor Media’s official channels. This event remains an essential gathering to recognize the critical impact of Latinas in shaping the future of aviation and aerospace industries.