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A day in the life of an Airbus 321 pilot

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Lisa Rensch
March 28, 2026

Gabriella Gombkoto always dreamed of becoming a pilot. Which challenges did she overcome to make that dream a reality? DW joins the Budapest-born pilot as she steers a majestic A321 to Milan, Italy.

Gabriella Gombkötő pilots an Airbus A321 through Europe’s skies —  she is one of the few women worldwide to do so. For Gombkötő, flying isn’t just a job, but a dream come true, albeit a demanding one. Our report accompanies the Budapest-born pilot on a short-haul flight to Milan, offering a rare glimpse into the cockpit — and into a profession where women still make up only a tiny minority. What drives someone to take on this role? And why does Gabriella rate her job “12 out of 10”? 

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