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First Civilian Afghan Woman Pilot Inspires Girls to Soar in Aviation

In this 2020 video, meet Shaesta Waiz, the first civilian-certified woman pilot from Afghanistan. Shaesta discovered her passion for aviation despite minimal exposure growing up. She pursued her dream ...
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India's woman fighter pilot trailblazer eyes space

The excited little girl who first touched a plane two decades ago is now flying high as the face of India's fast-modernising military and its only woman Rafale fighter pilot. "This is where my ...
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Women taking flight: Tucson 99s inspires women to take flight in aviation

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The 99s is an international organization of women pilots dedicated to supporting and advancing women in aviation. Founded in 1929 by 99 female pilots, the group has grown to ...
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FOX23 speaks to first woman to pilot, command NASA space shuttle

TULSA, Okla. — The first woman to pilot and command a NASA space shuttle was in Tulsa on Thursday. Eileen Collins was at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum for their new 'Women in Aviation' exhibit, where ...
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Women pilots chapter tours Chennault

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Ninety-Nines International Organization of Women Pilots South Central Chapter of Lake Charles hosted their section meeting at Chennault this weekend. Pilots flew in from ...