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Nandom indigene flies first commercial flight to Wa

On 15th October 2019, an indigene of Wa in the Upper West Region, Victor Pul had the honour of being a pilot on the<a data-link-role-code="none" href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/meet-audrey-esi-swatson-ghanas-youngest-female-commercial-pilot/plm7rjv" rel="noopener noreferrer"> first-ever commercial flight</a> into the new airport in Wa.
Victor Pul from Nandom
Victor Pul from Nandom

Pul, a First Officer of Embraer 145 for Africa World Airlines (AWA) touched down in Wa at 11:30 am.

Victor hails from Nandom in the Upper West Region and grew up in Wa attending Saint Francis Xavier Minor Seminary Secondary School. 

His interest in flying began when he was 10 years old and a cousin introduced him to flight simulator video games. 

His parents were very supportive of his ambitions and made many sacrifices to ensure he pursued his dreams of becoming an airline pilot.

He also has been instrumental in setting up Pegasus Aviation Academy in the Northern Region, to help encourage youth pursuing aviation careers.

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