Anny Divya is World's Youngest Female Commander of Boeing 777

Anny Divya scripted history by becoming world's youngest female commander of a Boeing 777 . What makes her accomplishment extraordinary is the fact that she accomplished the feat at just 30.

The meritorious woman hails from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Her life has been replete with challenges. There were people who belittled her ambitions. It was, however, her faith in her vision that propelled her to materialise her dream, as reported by The Independent Website. She also said that it was her childhood dream to become a pilot but lack of awareness about the same was a hurdle.

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Divya was then roped in by Air India at the age of 19 where she learnt how to fly a Boeing 737 and soon enough she was flying a Boeing 777, the largest twin jet in the world.

She spoke to Mumbai Mirror about how her parents backed her for everything she wanted to do. She says, “Luckily my parents have been very supportive, even though a lot of people were telling them not to send me for flying lessons.” She added, “There was a lot of resistance all around – especially the fees, which were a lot for (my parents) to pay at that time.”

In a quest to fulfil her dreams, 17-year-old Divya enrolled herself at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi, a flying school in Uttar Pradesh. Divya was then roped in by Air India at the age of 19 where she learnt how to fly a Boeing 737 and soon enough she was flying a Boeing 777, the largest twin jet in the world.

It is heartening to see Indian women going places through their sheer hard work and determination. Their will to succeed is an inspiration for many.

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