Taghreed Akasheh
Taghreed Akasheh | |
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| Born | Taghreed Al-Akhasheh Amman, Jordan |
| Nationality | Jordanian |
| Known for | Many aviation records, including first female Jordanian Pilot and first woman to fly the Tristar |
| Spouse(s) | Badr Statieh |
Taghreed Akasheh was and aviation professional in the Jordanian Airline industry. She is credited with many firsts in the Middle Eastern and Jordanian Airline Industry.
Career
Taghreed has many firsts credited to her name
Taghreed is recorded as the:
- First Jordanian and Royal Jordanian Female Pilot[1] and the first female Captain[2]
- First female Captain in Royal Jordanian
- First woman to fly the Tri-Star[3] and the first and the only female Vice-President of Operations[4]in Royal Jordanian
Pilot
Taghreed Akasheh was employed by Royal Jordanian in 1975 [5] and received her Captain wings on August 17 1985
She served in many functions in Royal Jordanian in addition to her career as a pilot. Her career culminated in being the Vice President of Operations, an appointment from his Majesty King Hussein
Personal Life
Taghreed married to fellow pilot and Chief Pilot Badr Statieh
References
- ↑ Royal Jordanian. "Arabian 99s sections website". Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ↑ Royal Jordanian (Dec 10, 2013). "Royal Jordanian tweeting a picture of Taghreed getting commanded". Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ↑ Royal Jordanian. "Arabian 99s sections website". Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ↑ Aviation Week (January 1, 1996). "Aviation Week Profile of Taghreed Akasheh". Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ↑ Al-Urdon. "Al-Urdon Vol X Number 6 Page 4". Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
External links
- Taghreed Akasheh Achievements | The Arabian Section of the 99s
- Taghrid Akasheh | Aviation Week Network
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