Höhenflüge – Österreichs Frauen in der Luftfahrt

The TV documentary “Höhenflüge – Österreichs Frauen in der Luftfahrt” tells the fascinating story of female aviation pioneers. It spans the period from the first daring flight attempts around 1911 to the extreme feats of today’s female pilots and adventurers. The film highlights the significant, often overlooked influence these women have had on women’s liberation, society, and fashion. A dual narrative combines historical feats of courage with current high-altitude flights across the Atlantic and the Alps. The focus is on protagonists such as the first female pilot, Lilly Steinschneider, and Austria’s only current ferry pilot and test pilot, Fanni Pajer. A look ahead to ESA reserve astronaut Carmen Possnig takes the story to the final, still unexplored frontier: outer space.