Women take the controls as perceptions, prejudices change

In the 1920s, the legendary female aviator Amelia Earhart obtained her pilot's license and embarked on a life full of adventures, becoming one of the first women in the world to enter the aviation industry. Over the past century, she has become a cultural icon, inspiring thousands of women across the globe.

However, more than 100 years later, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, female pilots in China still remain something of a mystery.

During a discussion about this topic, a colleague asked me if I had ever encountered a female captain during my flights. She also asked how I would feel if I heard a woman's voice coming from the captain's seat.