Press releaseFather Daughter Pilot Duo Fly Together for First Time
Captain Gerry Duff and First Officer Aoife Duff, a father daughter pilot duo with Aer Lingus, flew together for the first time on Saturday 7th December 2019.
The Duffs were coincidentally rostered to co-pilot their milestone first flight together from Dublin to Seattle, Aer Lingus flight EI143, operating an Airbus A330 aircraft.
Captain Gerry Duff recently celebrated his 30th year working with Aer Lingus, while daughter Aoife joined the airline through its cadetship programme two years ago and recently completed her Airbus A330 training for transatlantic travel. The Duffs are currently the only father daughter pilot duo flying with Aer Lingus.
