China's People's Liberation Army Navy trains first female carrier-based aircraft pilots.

China's People's Liberation Army Navy has successfully trained its first group of female pilot trainees for carrier-based aircraft, marking their ability to independently pilot aircraft and conduct flights. Born after 2000 and university graduates, the trainees have completed multiple solo flight sessions involving various aircraft models and training subjects, including aviation theory, emergency survival training, simulator flights, and ground flight preparations. This development is expected to increase diversity within naval aviation personnel, with the trainees progressing to advanced flight training courses.

April 29, 2024
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