Born in Germany in 1967, Allie has spent her life exploring the world and taking others along for the ride. With a Master’s in Asian Studies and a PhD in Tourism and Anthropology, she has been working and travelling across Asia since 1986 and has guided adventurous travellers for over 30 years. In 2004, after […]
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From the blue skies to the digital realm, Anele Nala is a multifaceted individual whose journey encompasses the realms of aviation, technology, and creative expression. With a background as a Private Pilot, Drone Pilot, Remote Maintenance Technician, and currently pursuing a BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science alongside Commercial Pilot training, Anele Nala embodies the
Jennifer Yhaye, a 27-year-old Ivorian, is the youngest female pilot from Côte d’Ivoire to complete her frozen ATPL at the remarkable age of 20. At 23, she is the first youngest woman on the African continent to become an Airline Pilot. Three years later, she was honoured the Prix de l’Excellence by Côte d’Ivoire’s President,
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A pioneer in the aviation history of Malawi. Veronica was the first female pilot of Malawi in 1992 she flew for Air Malawi. She was the first female presidential pilot of Malawi. She is currently a sim Instructor / Examiner TRE of the A320, A330 & A350. Veronica has an aviation training company called GreenDot
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Captain Irene Koki Mutungi (Commonly referred to as Koki Mutungi) is a professional pilot in Kenya. She undertook her studies with Kenya School of Flying for her Private Pilots License and undertook her Commercial Pilots License and other ratings at Crabtree Aviation, Oklahoma, USA. She. Is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Aviation Safety management.
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A commercial Pilot, Captain on the Q400 dash 8. Yolanda is from Malawi and currently working for Malawian Airlines. She had a passion for aeroplanes since she was six years old and never dreamt of being anything else other than a pilot. She completed her flying training in 2009 and started working for the national
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She hails from Ekiti State in Western Nigeria. She comes from a family of five and a background that holds educational achievement and academic pursuit as important values. This influenced her to pursue a career path in academics and research, obtaining a Bachelors’ degree in Environmental Management and Toxicology from the Federal University of Agriculture,
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With eyes that saw what is, a mind that dreamed of what could be and an ambition to merge the two was how Amina interacted with her childhood in the dusty town of Isiolo, Kenya where the dominant culture is male chauvinistic and the collective identity is that of being marginalized and underdeveloped even relative
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Laura was born in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo; however South Africa has been her home from a young age. She matriculated from Pretoria High School for Girls in 2003 and in late 2004 began her dream of becoming a pilot. Laura received her South African Air Force (SAAF) military pilot wings in
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Sophie Ghezai is a highly accomplished aviation safety and operations specialist with over 30 years of global industry experience, currently focused on expanding aviation safety and operational excellence across Africa. Her expertise spans Safety Management Systems (SMS), flight operations, and regulatory compliance, with in-depth knowledge of FAA, NTSB, DOT, OSHA, ICAO, IATA, and multiple international
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