Elena Gutiérrez
Costa RicamilitaryFemale8.1Global Dominance: 0.00%Elena Gutiérrez is a pioneering Spanish military pilot, noted for being the first woman to fly solo in a Eurofighter. She has played a significant role in mentoring and training young pilots, including Princess Leonor of Asturias, who recently completed her military training at the Academia General del Aire. Gutiérrez's contributions to the Spanish Air Force exemplify her dedication to breaking gender barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field.
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Elena Gutiérrez is one of the directors of the ballet Meridianos.
Hace 50 años: Elena Gutiérrez y Cristina Gigirey presentan Meridianos, ballet de cinco coreografíasLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2026-07-25
Costa Rica· 2026-07-25
Elena Gutiérrez expressed support for the public forces during the military parade.
Ciudad Bolívar respaldó con masiva asistencia a la Fuerza Pública en el desfile militarEl Tiempo·
Colombia· 2026-07-21
Colombia· 2026-07-21
Elena Gutiérrez is noted as the first woman to pilot a Eurofighter and instructed Leonor during her training.
se convierte en la primera princesa piloto y paracaidista de la historiaEl Observador·
Uruguay· 2026-07-10
Uruguay· 2026-07-10
