Cristina Preda is the first woman in Europe to take on the position of Flight Operations Manager at the airline Dan Air.
With years of experience as a pilot of Boeing and Airbus aircraft and thousands of flight hours, she will monitor the airline's operating standards, act as a representative to the aviation authorities and promote the safety culture within the company.
Preda, a graduate of the Romanian Aviation Academy, has proven herself as a pilot in challenging missions, leading repatriation flights from crisis areas such as Lebanon and Israel. The importance of her leadership role and the particular challenge of her tasks were highlighted by Matt Ian David, CEO of Dan Air, who emphasized her courage and professionalism in critical situations.
Cristina Preda expressed her hope that her position will inspire women and others to aspire to leadership roles in the aviation industry. Preda's appointment is a significant step towards greater diversity in the European aviation industry.
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