Shaesta Waiz Promotes STEM at Dubai Airshow
Pilot and Dreams Soar founder Shaesta Waiz has returned to the Middle East to promote STEM in aviation after completing her solo global flight.
On October 4, 2017, Shaesta Waiz became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft.
On October 4, 2017, Shaesta Waiz became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft.

Pilot and Dreams Soar founder Shaesta Waiz has returned to the Middle East after completing her solo flight around the world. Visiting 22 countries from May 13 to October 4, Waiz flew 24,800 nm and accumulated 176 flight hours in her A36 Bonanza, while setting a speed record from Honolulu, Hawaii to Oakland, California. While at the Dubai Airshow, Waiz will continue promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by engaging with industry partners and associations and emphasizing Dreams Soar’s commitment to supporting diversity in the field, especially for women and minorities.