Women set to fly as air cargo mentorship scheme takes off

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Women in Aviation and Logistics (WAL) has launched its mentorship scheme, matching 27 industry leaders, comprising 16 women and 11 men, with aspiring female professionals.

Mentors and mentees taking part in the scheme come from different parts of the supply chain, including airlines, forwarders, tech and drone companies, airports and associations.

“We have received encouraging feedback from mentors and mentees who have already started their journey on the programme,” said Emma Murray, chief executive of Meantime Communications, and co-founder of WAL.

“Once we have ...