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First Female Fast Jet Pilot Launches Aviation Academy
20 Sep
Summary
- New aviation academy launched by first female fast jet pilot.
- Academy aims to address global shortage of aviation professionals.
- Mission Aviation Fellowship founded 80 years ago by WWII pilots.
Britain's pioneering female fast jet pilot, Dr. Jo Salter, officially inaugurated a new aviation academy. This initiative by Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) seeks to draw more women into the aviation sector. Dr. Salter piloted a Diamond DA42 Twin Star aircraft to mark the academy's opening on Saturday, which also celebrated Girls in Aviation Day at Cranfield Airport.
The global aviation industry is projected to require approximately 1.4 million new professionals by 2034. MAF expressed concern over this impending deficit and aims to help bridge the gap. Dr. Salter, who made history in 1992 as the first British woman to fly a Tornado, urged aspiring individuals to embrace opportunities and overcome any perceived limitations.
MAF, established 80 years ago by World War Two pilots including Betty Greene, delivers essential aid to remote communities. The academy welcomes aspiring pilots and engineers, even those without prior flight experience. Successful candidates commit to at least six years of service with the charity overseas. MAF International's chief executive highlighted the critical need for their services to assist vulnerable communities impacted by climate change, poverty, and conflict.
