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Women of MENA — Spotlights: Captain Intisaar Al Hosni, Pioneering Oman's Autonomous Airspace

Women of MENA — Spotlights··9 September 2026·35 min

About this episode

This editorial spotlight profiles Captain Intisaar Al Hosni, a commercial pilot and Advanced Air Mobility strategist who made history as the first Omani female BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) drone pilot. From operating passenger and cargo aircraft in remote Australia to directing complex uncrewed endurance flights and leading AAM strategy at ESBAAR, she is actively bridging conventional aviation and the emerging technologies shaping the skies of the Gulf region.