In the Press
The Pink Jet
November 1, 2024
Before we can talk about a pink jet, we must first know a thing or two about the jet-that-would-be-pink.
The Pink Jet Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer
August 9, 2024
AirVenture Sees World Debut of The Pink Jet
August 2, 2024
Aerial Angels is a 501(c)(3) devoted to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and raising funds for breast cancer research.
Through donations from several generous individual and corporate supporters, the organization received a Czchoslovakian-built Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros fighter jet which was then given its unique paint scheme and transformed into The Pink Jet. The pink color is easily-recognizable as the symbol of the fight against breast cancer and the tail displays the breast cancer support decal.
The Pink Jet Arrives for EAA AirVenture Debut
July 21, 2024
The Pink Jet—a nonprofit founded to help spread the word about breast cancer awareness, provide support to survivors, and raise money for a cure—brought its freshly painted pink Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros for its world debut at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The jet is piloted by an all-female crew that includes Heather “Lucky” Penney, Stephanie Goetz, and Vicky Benzing. It is operated by breast cancer survivor support and awareness nonprofit Aerial Angels.