The youngest woman to have the sole flight duty worldwide in Saudi Arabia

The youngest woman to have the sole flight duty worldwide in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH - Zara Rutherford, a young Belgian and British pilot, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday in an effort to break the record of being the youngest woman to fly alone in the world.

Passing 52 lands by plane, Rutherford landed in the UAE from the UAE as part of his trip. Her global tour is designed to inspire girls and women to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Saudi Arabia's handling of a talented young pilot, in partnership with the Saudi Aviation Club, Civil Aviation Authority and Riyadh Airports Company, is aimed at clarifying the role of women in the aviation industry, and in particular empowering Saudi women in the sector. in accordance with Kingdom Vision 2030.

Today we are welcoming Zara Rutherford, #BE - #UK teen pilot @flyzolo 🇧🇪🇬🇧, to #Riyadh Intl. Airport 🇸🇦. She is making history by flying around the world in a one engine microlight plane👩‍✈️🛩️. @ksagaca pic.twitter.com/cYMB3KobSy

— Belgium In Saudi Arabia, Oman and Yemen (@BelgiuminRiyadh) January 6, 2022

That the flight had exceeded all expectations and provided him with unforgettable moments and great challenges And Rutherford said he was glad to arrive in Riyadh.

“every moment I had was a special experience, and I had a wonderful view of flying over the Kingdom” says Rutherford.

Rutherford embarked on an amazing flight in August from Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport in western Belgium, with the goal of flying 32,000 miles (51,499 km) across five continents.

The 19-year-old, who obtained a special flying license from the US Federal Aviation Administration and the UK on August 18, is piloting one of the world's fastest lightweight aircraft, the Shark Ultralight, the world's fastest two-person aircraft - a light engine. can reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour [300 km / hr].