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Nafisat Balogun made history twice: first as Nigeria Customs Service's only female pilot, and now earning her US commercial multi-engine license. Her journey from cabin attendant to breaking barriers in male-dominated aviation shows what determination can achieve.
A Bristol balloon pilot is just four countries away from breaking the world record for launching balloons in the most countries. Allie Dunnington wants to beat her late husband's record of 127 countries by flying with the Pope in Vatican City.
India's largest airline just shattered a glass ceiling in aviation, reaching a milestone that outpaces the rest of the world. IndiGo now employs over 1,000 women pilots, making up 17.5% of its pilot workforce.
Colonel Nicole Malachowski became the first woman to fly with the elite Thunderbirds after training for a dream that was illegal when she first announced it in sixth grade. Her custom helmet now inspires visitors at the Smithsonian.
Nigeria's aviation sector is seeing more women rise to leadership positions under new government policies, with industry leaders calling it a historic shift. The country is proving that supportive policies can transform career opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Air Force Captain Charlene Sufficool joined 103 skydivers from 20 countries to shatter an 18-year-old world record for the largest canopy formation ever created. The Montana native who started as a cadet scared to join an all-boys aviation club just led one of the most complex aerial achievements in skydiving history.