Air Canada and CAE Announce 2026 Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship Winners
by Marsha Mowers
Air Canada and CAE, two of Canada’s leading aerospace companies headquartered in Montréal, have announced the eight recipients of the seventh edition of the Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship.
Presented annually, the scholarship supports up to eight Canadian women pursuing careers as commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers. Among this year’s recipients, four aspiring commercial pilots will also serve as ambassadors for the CAE Women in Flight program as they continue their training.
“Each year, the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship allows us to witness the incredible talent, perseverance, and passion of women who are shaping the future of aviation in Canada. This year’s recipients stand out not only for their academic excellence and technical skill, but for the leadership and mentorship they demonstrate within their communities,” said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs at Air Canada.
“Their achievements embody the very spirit of this scholarship – honouring Captain Judy Cameron’s trailblazing legacy while empowering the next generation of women to pursue careers as commercial pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers. We are proud to support their journeys and remain deeply committed to advancing gender parity in STEM and technical aviation careers.”
The Air Canada recipients for 2026 are:
- Faith Mulholland of Eden Mills, Ontario
- Afrah Khan from Edmonton, Alberta
- Aymie Rioux from St. Germain, Québec
- Kesaia Bruni from Mississauga, Ontario
The following individuals will join the CAE Women in Flight Program:
- Katelyn Flear of Caledonia, Ontario
- Madison Crane from Etobicoke, Ontario
- Sophia Hutchcroft of Calgary, Alberta
- Natasha Razzak from Sherwood Park, Alberta
The Captain Judy Cameron scholarships were introduced in 2019 and initially awarded to four recipients. In 2023, Air Canada and CAE joined forces to double the number of scholarships, awarding a total of eight to eligible students.
