Flying solo, 19-year-old pilot Zara Rutherford takes off on a round-the-world record bid 🛩️
Rutherford departed from Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport in western Belgium in her Shark ultralight, the world's fastest microlight aircraft.
The British-Belgian flyer hopes her voyage will encourage more girls and women to study and work in STEM , and spark girls' interest in aviation. "Growing up, I loved aviation and STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but I didn't see many other women or girls doing that. I just always thought that was quite sad or discouraging," Rutherford told Reuters. "I'm hoping that I can encourage girls to go into this field.
Born to parents who are both pilots, Rutherford will start university next year, with the dream of becoming an astronaut.Reporting by Clement Rossignol; Writing by Kate Abnett Editing by John Chalmers and Giles ElgoodSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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