IN A major milestone for Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) a woman pilot will this evening (June 1) fly a commercial flight to Hanoi, Vietnam, thus breaking the stereotype of only hiring male pilots for 66 years in the aviation industry, Naewna newspaper said.
The inaugural flight of the national airline’s first female pilot, Ms. Pannathorn Tangrungruangchai, aka Bam, TG564, lasts approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes and is set to depart Suvarnabhumi Airport at 5.50 p.m. and due to arrive in Hanoi at 7.40 p.m.
As congratulations pour in, so are key executives of all related sectors watching her performance.
Before realising her dream of becoming a pilot, Pannathorn had to overcome rigorous tests and training and she was one of the success stories of Thai Airways’ first female pilot training programme.
She has studied aeronautical engineering and underwent rigorous commercial flight training, transitioning from classroom theory to real-world aviation with this journey demonstrating her potential, ability, and determination, proving that all is possible regardless of gender.
The remarkable entry of women into the piloting of national commercial aircraft is a great inspiration to future generations and a source of pride for the airline.
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Top and Front Page – THAI’s first female pilot Pannathorn Tangrungruangchai. Photo – Naewna
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