In pics: All-women Air India pilot team that scripted history

On Monday (January 11, 2021), an all-women Air India pilot team created history when they landed at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru after flying over the North Pole on the world's longest air route from United States' San Francisco.

The team of Capt Zoya Agarwal, Capt Papagiri Thanmei, Capt Akanksha and Capt Shivani completed a landmark journey after covering a distance of about 16,000 kilometres.

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The all-women crew of the inaugural flight of Air India from San Francisco to Bengaluru, from left, Capt Papagari Thanmai, Capt Zoya Aggarwal, Capt Akansha Sonware and Capt Shivani Manhas.

They pose for a photo after landing at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport.

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Air India took to its official Twitter account and congratulated the team. They said, "Kudos for making Air India proud."

They also congratulated the passengers of AI176 for being part of the historic moment.

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Capt Zoya Aggarwal, of the inaugural flight of Air India from San Francisco to Bengaluru, pose for a photo after the landing of the maiden flight at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport.

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Capt Papagari Thanmai (L) and Captain Shivani Manhas of the inaugural flight of Air India from San Francisco to Bengaluru, after the landing at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.

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