Thus, the airline continues to demonstrate its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the airline industry. 

Of the total of 5,900 women in its team, 70% are in operational positions, with more than 130 female pilots, more than 90 maintenance technicians and more than 1,700 cabin crew members, among other roles. The remaining 30% work in administrative areas, such as finance or legal.

As part of its initiatives to increase female participation in the industry, the airline announced the graduation of the first exclusive generation of female pilots, composed of 12 graduates who are currently part of the company.

This, in addition to the announcement of the "the sky is theirs" program, focused on providing educational opportunities for women interested in the aviation industry, through the provision of 20 scholarships in five of the best aviation schools in Colombia with 100% financing for the commercial pilot career.

In this way, the company seeks to be closer to the regions and populations where it operates, contributing to their social and economic development.

"We firmly believe that airlines have to be leaders in diversity and equity because we are the window that helps us to open and broaden our view of the world, destinations, cultures, religions, gastronomy, opinions, and visions, but also the diversity of talent, gender, race, disability and growth opportunities.

At Avianca, we embrace diversity as part of our DNA and celebrate it every day both inside and outside the company. With our employees, we are committed to a fairer environment with equal conditions for all and, above all, we are aware that, as leaders, one of the most powerful tools to promote diversity and equity is the example we set for our teams, internalizing, and adopting inclusive behaviors", said Paola Villota, Avianca's Vice President of Human Resources.

Translated by: A.M