Mysore/Mysuru, Nov. 4 -- P.V. Ushakumari, who was serving as the Deputy General Manager and Head of Airside Operations of Kozhikode (Karipur) International Airport, has been appointed as the seventh and first woman Director of Mysore Airport at Mandakalli. She assumed charge on Oct. 31.

Her appointment as the first female Director of Mysore Airport marks a significant milestone in women's empowerment and a moment of distinction in Indian aviation.

A native of Anayara in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, she began her career as a Security Supervisor in the Operations Department at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.

During her tenure at Chennai Airport, Ushakumari played a key role in establishing the Airport Operations Control Centre (...