First Woman Pilot Licensed

Date: March 8, 1910 • Location: Paris, France

French aviator Raymonde de Laroche became the first woman to receive a pilot's licence.

Raymonde de Laroche was a French pilot who became the world's first licensed female pilot on 8 March 1910. She is thought to be the first woman to pilot a plane.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in France's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.