Niloofar Rahmani

Keynote Speaker

Afghanistan's first female fix-wing Pilot; Aviator; Best-selling Co-author of Open Skies: My Life as Afghanistan's First Female Pilot

Niloofar Rahmani became the first female fixed-wing pilot in the Afghan Air Force in 2013. Because of her courage, she is the Recipient of the State Department International Women of Courage Award, Recipient Daughters of Greatness, and The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award. She speaks three languages and has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, the Japan Times, and The Independent, CNN, PBS, MSNBC, among others.

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Captain Niloofar Rahmani is an international symbol of strength and resilience and a pioneer for women in aviation in Afghanistan. Despite discrimination, sexism, and consistent threats to her life, Captain Rahmani became the first female fixed-wing pilot in the Afghan Air Force. As an Aircraft Commander Captain Rahmani flew countless missions as a direct support element to combat operations in Afghanistan.

She is an activist inspiring women to fly. In recognition of her courage and accomplishments, the US State Department presented Captain Rahmani with the International Women of Courage Award in 2015. Best-selling co-author of the book Open Skies: My Life as Afghanistan’s First Female Pilot.

Captain Rahmani never gave up. In the face of fear, she found courage and became a role model for young women.

Today, Rahmani is flying for a private jet charter firm. Captain Rahmani helps others realize their aviation dreams and to believe giving up is the birth of regrets. Her dreams took her to the sky where she belongs.

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