🕓 August 16, 2026
Kanajar, Aug 16: Shiney Asma Saldanha of Kowdoor village has made aviation history in Udupi district by successfully completing her pilot training and securing a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), becoming the district's first woman to earn the qualification.
The proud daughter of Ashok Saldanha and Maria Saldanha of Ranganpalke, Shiney completed her
schooling and pre-university education at Christ King Educational Institution, Karkala. Determined
to turn her dream of becoming a pilot into reality, Shiney appeared for the entrance examination of
the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) in Bengaluru and cleared it successfully. She subsequently
underwent professional pilot training at IGRUA in Fursatganj, Uttar Pradesh, beginning in August 2023.
After successfully completing the various stages of training, Shiney obtained her Commercial Pilot Licence,
opening a new chapter in her career and emerging as an inspiration for young women in Udupi district who
aspire to enter the aviation sector. At a time when women’s participation in aviation is steadily growing,
Shiney's achievement has drawn considerable attention. Her family, friends and residents of Karkala have
congratulated her on the accomplishment.
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