Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who became the oldest woman to travel to space at age 82 aboard Blue Origin's rocket in 2021, has died at 87. She passed away in Grapevine, Texas, due to complications from recent falls and a leg infection.
Emirates celebrated two Emirati female pilots, Hanan and Bakhita, who achieved the rank of captain (fourth stripe). Both joined Emirates in 2008 and 2011 respectively and are graduates of the airline's national cadet pilot training program launched in 1993. Captain Hassan Al Hammadi praised their achievement and the airline's commitment to empowering national talent and women in aviation.
Thai Airways has hired its first female pilot in 66 years, Pannathorn "Bam" Tangrungruangchai, who flew an Airbus A320 from Bangkok to Hanoi on June 1. The airline stated this reflects its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
