Neshat Jahandari facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Neshat Jahandari
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Neshat Jahandari in 2015
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| Born | November 22, 1989 |
| Education | University of Tehran |
| Occupation | Pilot |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Spouse(s) | Farbod Shahpasandi |
Neshat Jahandari (born November 22, 1989) is a brave pilot from Iran. She made history by becoming the first Iranian woman to fly a passenger airplane.
Neshat holds several amazing records in Iranian aviation. She is the first female airline pilot in Iran. She is also the first female pilot to fly since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Plus, Neshat was part of the first flight in Iran with an all-female crew!
She flies an MD-80 airplane. Neshat became well-known after a video of her first flight went viral. She has flown for over 3,000 hours. She is also the youngest and only female MD-80 captain in an Iranian airline.
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Early life and pilot training
Neshat Jahandari started her pilot classes when she was just 17 years old. At the same time, she was studying to get a degree in aviation flight engineering technology. In an interview, Neshat shared a fun fact: she got her pilot's license before she even got her driver's license!
Neshat Jahandari's career as a pilot
Even though there was no law against women becoming pilots in Iran, many people thought flying was only for men. Neshat Jahandari worked hard and successfully became a pilot for Zagros Airlines.
She used her social media pages to inspire other women. She encouraged them to follow their dreams, especially in places where certain jobs might seem to be just for men.
Neshat Jahandari became famous around the world as the first Iranian female pilot since the Iranian Revolution. In July 2019, she became Iran's first certified female captain. This means she earned four stripes on her uniform. With these stripes, she is fully qualified to control an aircraft. She can fly it on her own or with a co-pilot helping her.
She started her career as a pilot with Zagros Airlines after passing all her tests. In October 2019, Neshat Jahandari and Forouz Firouzi made history again. They became the first all-female flight crew in Iran. The CEO of IranAir, Farzaneh Sharafbafi, congratulated them on this big achievement.
Personal life and inspiration
Neshat Jahandari flies the MD-80 aircraft for Zagros Airlines. She is married to Farbod Shahpasandi. Neshat says that Farbod was one of the people who truly inspired her. He always cheered her on to become a pilot.
The couple lives in both Tehran and Mashhad. Neshat is very active on social media because of her amazing achievements. Many of her videos have become very popular on Zagros Airlines' social media pages. In her free time, she uses her platform to encourage young Iranian women. She wants them to believe in themselves and achieve their dreams.
See also
In Spanish: Neshat Jahandari para niños
