With the fast-changing world, Nigeria is also making its way to develop itself in many considerable ways. Whether political, economical or educational the nation is trying its best to excel in all fields.
Recently, twins Hassana and Husiena have been in news for writing their names in the history. They became the first female twin airline pilots, breaking all the stereotypes in the aviation industry.
Aviation industry is known for its strict discipline, rules and regulations which is the cause of it being counted as among the ever-dignified industries.
Hassana and Husiena were born in Nigeria and are currently living in Canada, the remarkable sisters have broken the barriers and have shattered the stereotypes by paving the way for other ambitious women to pursue career in aviation.
Both the Nigerian girls have always been passionate for flying planes. Their passion for flying began at a very young age.
The sisters pursued their dreams relentlessly, by obtaining their commercial pilot licenses and working as flight instructors before joining one of Canada’s top airlines.
Achievement of Hassana and Husiena is not just remarkable because they are women, but also because they are the first twins to conquer this.
The sisters have not only made a mark individually but have also done so as a team, flying side by side in the cockpit. This is a testament to the strong bond between the sisters and the power of teamwork in achieving a common and shared goal.
The twin pilots belong to Nigeria and are the senior aviation officers in the airline industry with experience of many years. They received their training in Nigeria, France, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Many people have supported the girls on their incredible achievement and congratulated them and wished them good.
A social media user with the name Olisaemeka Paul Ofoche said, “Congratulations, to all of them and proudly Nigeria indeed and may Nigeria succeed through good governance in the nearest future by God’s grace AMEN!!”
Another social media user Celestine Ogbu said, “It’s a testament to the strong bond between them and the power of teamwork on achieving a common goal.”
AVIATION INDUSTRY
The aviation industry encompasses almost all aspects of air travel and the activities that helps in facilitating it. It includes the entire airline industry, aircraft manufacturing, research companies, military aviation, and much more.
Aviation also includes the activities that surrounds mechanical flight and the aircraft industry. Furthermore, aircraft includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing types, morphable wings, wing-less lifting bodies, as well as lighter-than-air craft such as hot air balloons and airships.
Aviation began back in the 18th century with the development of hot air balloon, an apparatus or travel medium, capable of atmospheric displacement through buoyancy.
Some of the most significant advancements in aviation technology came with the controlled gliding and with the flying of Otto Lilienthal, in the year 1896. After then a large step in significance came with the construction of the first powered airplane, designed by the Wright brothers in the early 1900s.
Since then, aviation has been technologically revolutionized by the introduction of the jet which permitted a major form of transport throughout the world.