An all-female flight landed recently in Mashhad at Hasheminejad International Airport. The flight which was named as ‘Iran Banoo’ (Iran Lady), was getting operated by Aseman Airlines, marking it as a groundbreaking moment for aviation of Iran.
The new milestone marks as a significant step in the Iran’s history of aviation. In addition, the flight was led by the first female pilot of Iran Captain Shahrazad Shams alongside all-female crew, flying with 110 female passengers in total. As per the official IRNA news agency, “This is the first time a women-only flight, with both female passengers and crew, lands in Mashhad.”
Coinciding with Hazrat Fatimah Zahra’s birthday, this event marks as a history one. The birthday is also celebrated as Mother’s Day and Women’s Day in Iran. The arrival of the flight was hailed by local media, terming it as a milestone for Iranian women. It emphasised their thriving role in the realm of aviation of Iran.
The event was also seen as a symbolic step for gender inclusivity in Iran, supporting women to have equal opportunities in areas that are always known to be male-dominated. In addition, a symbol of women’s empowerment Captain Shahrazad was also appreciated and praised for her role during the historic achievement.
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