Aviation

Air India Captain Zoya Agarwal helps a slum girl become a pilot

Air India Capt Zoya agarwal helps slum girl to become pilot

In a heartwarming tale of determination and empowerment, Air India’s Captain Zoya Agarwal is making dreams come true for Nadrat, a young girl from the slums of Mumbai’s Dharavi. Despite growing up with financial constraints, Nadrat’s dream of becoming a pilot found a guiding light in Captain Zoya.

Zoya Agarwal, a renowned pilot, not only holds the prestigious title of being the first Indian woman to fly over the North Pole but also runs the ‘Udaan Pari’ foundation. This foundation is dedicated to empowering girls, breaking barriers, and turning their dreams into reality. The story unfolds as Nadrat, with her burning passion for aviation, approached Captain Zoya for support.

Speaking about her initiative to uplift underprivileged girls, Captain Zoya emphasized that every “desh ki beti” (country’s daughter) deserves the opportunity to fulfill her aspirations. She strongly believes that the lack of resources should never hinder these dreams, especially in a rapidly growing aviation sector.

Zoya expressed, “This is just the beginning. I want to make this from a dream to reality, for every girl who’s got fire in her soul. We need our girls in the aviation sector. We cannot let our girls be discouraged just because they lack resources. This is my contribution to PM Modi’s dream of India shining at 75.”

Nadrat, who faced financial hurdles in pursuing her dream, shared her journey, stating, “My mother wanted me to pursue engineering, but I realized I wanted to become a pilot. We had no resources to fund my training. Even though I cleared the flying school entrance test, I was rejected because of my financial background.”

Inspired by Zoya Agarwal’s recognition as the recipient of the ‘Bharat ki Beti’ award from Prime Minister Modi, Nadrat saw a beacon of hope in Captain Zoya. Zoya’s impactful contributions to the aviation industry, demonstrated to Nadrat that she could be the key to turning her aspirations into reality.

This heartening story encapsulates the spirit of mentorship, resilience, and the belief that empowering one individual can have a ripple effect, contributing to a brighter future for aspiring young girls in the field of aviation.

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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”