“Only 5% of commercial pilots and 15% of computer scientists are women. In both areas – aviation and STEM – the gender gap is huge. But during my journey I met many incredible, talented women – pilots, engineers, car racers. I believe together we can make a real change. We can encourage other women to be bold, ambitious and pursue their dreams."
Source: Zara Rutherford, 19, who has just officially completed her around-the-world flight and become the youngest woman in history to complete the voyage alone in a small aircraft.