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History: Who Were The First Female Flight Attendants?

Female flight attendants became so popular that they displaced their male counterparts.

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Explained: The US Air Force Requirements For Women

Women can apply for all roles of the Air Force, though some entry requirements are different compared to their male counterparts.

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Air Canada And CAE Continue Investment In Women In Aviation With 2024 Scholarships

Past recipients of the award have become flight instructors, maintenance engineers, and commercial pilots across Canada.

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International Women's Day: 5 Inspiring Female Aviators From Over The Years

Recognizing five trailblazing female aviators throughout aviation's history.

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Unsung Heroes: The Story Of The Spitfire Sisters

Tales of courage and bravery.

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Names Of First US Female Combat Pilots Revealed

"Anonymity was, to them, a sign of their success," as Michael Hankins, The National Air and Space Museum curator, reiterated.

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Air Peace Celebrates Africa's 1st Female Embraer E195-E2 Captain

Air Peace has decorated the first female captain in Africa to fly its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.

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On This Day In 1987 British Airways Recruited Its First Female Pilot

Paving the way for future generations of female aviators.

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Vietjet Celebrates Vietnamese Womens Day With $0 Flights

Vietjet is making Friday a special day for its female passengers while everyone can cash in with the $0 tickets on the international network.

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United Airlines Celebrates 'Girls In Aviation Day'

The airline invited girls to its hubs across the country.

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5 Famous Aviators From New Zealand That You Might Not Have Heard Of

From a genius inventor to a record-breaking aviatrix, the stories of these five aviation pioneers have often flown under the radar

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Air India Express Operates An All-Women Hajj Flight – In Every Sense

The airline's female employees handled all the crucial bits of the flight.

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Many Republic of Singapore Air Force fighter jets lined up at an airfield.
Koh Chai Hong: The Life & Times Of The Singapore Air Force's First Female Pilot

Not only was she the first female RSAF pilot, but Koh was also the first woman to rise through the ranks in the Singapore Army.

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FedEx Boeing 777F N876FD landing at Narita Airport in Tokyo.
Mother & Daughter Co-Pilots Make History With FedEx International Flight

Both said they look forward to looking back on their history-making day.

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JetBlue Is Encouraging Florida Girls To Pursue A Career In Aviation

JetBlue's annual Fly Like A Girl event aims to inspire the next generation of women in aviation.

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LATAM Brasil Launches All-Female Pilot Hiring Process

The airline expects to fill at least 50 vacancies by December 2023.

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Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week: What Is It & Why Is It Important?

The Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week celebrates achievements made by female aviators.

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Malaysia Airlines Marks International Women's Day With An All Female Crew

The flag carrier allowed women to handle nearly every point of the flight.

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