New Delhi, March 8 -- Women have made great inroads in the civil aviation industry, with the regulatory body providing equal opportunity and a work-friendly environment to encourage more women's participation, an official said on the occasion of the International Women's Day 2026, which is observed on March 8.

This global event celebrates women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements while serving as a call to action for gender equality.

Deputy Director, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ekta Agrawal told ANI, "... I am very satisfied and lucky to be in this organisation... When we joined the DGCA, we hardly saw any women here... We have good leadership skills and good maintenance skills... For every woman officer ...