Meet the Female Ibom Air Pilot That Broke Aviation Records
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In September 2026, Captain Ruth Adeola Adebanwo became the first woman to fly a new aircraft into Nigeria. The Airbus A220-300 touched down at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, after 15 hours of travel from the Airbus Mirabel factory in Canada. The crowd, including top government dignitaries, quickly shifted their attention to Captain Ruth, who was inspecting the aircraft in the cockpit.
She remained in the cockpit for 10 or more minutes while the crowd grew impatient, watching as colorfully dressed Akwa Ibom women rejoiced with her. Finally, she exited the cockpit and was greeted by a frenzy of cheers and hugs from the crowd. Governor Umo Eno, Nigerian Senate President Goodwill Akpabio, and other officials praised Captain Ruth's achievement, encouraging girls to break the glass ceiling and follow in her footsteps.
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