Women in Aviation Meet at İAÜ

On March 8, International Women’s Day, Istanbul Aydın University hosted an “Aviation Women Event.”  The event, which addressed the importance of women in aviation, featured many expert guests in the field.

Moderated by Dr. Hülya Çağlar Çelebioğlu, Lecturer at the Civil Aviation Cabin Services Department, and Erdoğan Yılmaz, Assistant Professor at the Aircraft Technology Program Assistant Professor Erdoğan Yılmaz, the event featured IAÜ Aircraft Technology graduate and AFA Aircraft Technician Ece Defterli, Retired Cabin Crew Association President Deniz Molu, Helicopter Pilot Yelda Gargun, and THY Cabin Manager and Flying for Good Association President Sinem Gürdal as guests.

Participants who spoke at the event shared their aviation adventures and experiences related to aviation. Speaking at the event, İAÜ Aircraft Technology graduate Ece Defterli said, “After watching a documentary about a plane crash when I was 11 years old, I decided to embark on this journey.”

Deniz Molu, President of the Retired Cabin Crew Association, said, “If I were to come back to this world again, I would still choose to be a flight attendant.” Helicopter pilot Yelda Gargun said she wanted children to touch a helicopter as she traveled from city to city, while THY Cabin Manager and President of the Flying for Good Association Sinem Gürdal said, “Remember that there is a big difference between looking and seeing. Always pay attention to this in life. Also, never forget that kindness is the most beautiful thing that can bring everyone together.”

 The event, which took place in a conversational and interactive atmosphere, concluded with an airplane launch ritual.