25.02.2025 21:50
Pilot Gökçe Kübra Yıldırım became the first Turkish female pilot to take the captain's seat of the Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft.
Another achievement has been added to the successes of Turkish women in the sky.
BECAME CAPTAIN PILOT ON THE WORLD'S LARGEST DOUBLE-DECKER AIRPLANE
Gökçe Kübra Yıldırım, who took her first step into aviation by interning at Turkish Airlines (THY) Technical Inc., decided to realize her dreams of the sky. After completing the necessary training, Yıldırım started her duty as a second pilot in THY's Airbus fleet and later decided to continue her career in Dubai. The Turkish female pilot, who entered the aviation sector 12 years ago, is now a pilot on the Airbus A380 at Dubai's largest airline. Gökçe Kübra Yıldırım has started to serve as a captain pilot on the world's largest double-decker airplane.
"EVERY STEP, EVERY CHALLENGE, EVERY SUCCESS HAS ADDED A LOT TO ME"
Sharing her feelings on social media, Turkish female pilot Gökçe Kübra Yıldırım stated, "This journey that I started about 12 years ago has brought me to the point of being a captain today. Every step, every challenge, every success has added a lot to me. This profession is not just a job; it has become a part of my life. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me and has always been behind me to make me who I am today."