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The 2023 Whittle Safety Award has been presented to Lillian Lungu. The award was presented to Mrs. Lungu by the Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics, Dr. Alemu Feyisa during the African Aviation MRO Africa and African Aviation Training Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Minister said prioritizing safety in aviation not only protects lives and assets but builds confidence for airlines.

Speaking after receiving the award, Mrs. Lungu said it was an honor for her to represent Zambia on the International scene.
She said she was gratified that despite aviation being dominated by males, more females were now aspiring to take up positions in aviation.
Mrs. Lungu urged women to ensure that they follow their dreams and was hopeful that winning the award would inspire more to take up aircraft engineering as a career.

Lillian Lungu

Ms. Lillian Lungu is a pioneer lady aircraft engineer in Zambia with thirty years’ experience in civil aviation. She is a member of the African Civil Aviation Commission Safety Experts Group.
Lillian began her career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with the Zambia Flying Doctor Service, and later as Engineering Manager.
At Zambia CAA she was a Senior Airworthiness Inspector and is now heading Quality and Safety there. Lillian has lead the development of the State Safety Programme for Zambia, established a reporting scheme with data analysis and the formation of a successful National Aviation Safety Committee.
In addition to several qualifications in Aviation, Lillian also holds a Masters Degree in International Law and is an Advocate of the High Court of Zambia.
Lillian is a member of the Directors Institute of Zambia, Engineering Institute of Zambia and Women in Aviation International.

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