The Boeing 777 Freighter service, flight number QR8960 flew from Doha to Shanghai on Sunday 5 March operated by Captain Sarah Comerfield of the UK, First Officer Edith Diop of France and First Officer Hedfa Mohammed Al Marri of Qatar.
To celebrate the special occasion and the contributions and achievements of women worldwide, several female staff from Qatar Airways Cargo participated in a group photo session wearing purple vests and expressing their solidarity with women all over the world.
Guillaume Halleux, Chief Officer Cargo of Qatar Airways Cargo says he is proud of the airline’s diverse workforce with almost 50% of roles being filled by women.
He says, “Women not only promote inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, they also bring in creativity and success to a business. Our success as the world’s leading air cargo carrier is due to the hard work and talent of all our employees and this includes the female staff we are so proud to have within our business.”
Elisabeth Oudkerk, Senior Vice President Sales and Network Planning, adds, “As a woman who has worked in the industry for over 20 years, I am proud to see the great strides females have made in the field of aviation and air cargo. It is an industry that has so many opportunities and so many varied roles, I encourage any woman looking for a career in this industry to pursue their dream.”