Hi Fly, a leading widebody aircraft wet lease specialist, announces that it has exceeded the targets set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) under its 25by2025 initiative, achieving 31% female representation in senior leadership roles and 43% female representation across its total workforce.
The milestone reinforces Hi Fly’s longstanding commitment to gender equality and inclusive growth within the global aviation sector. Since signing the 25by2025 pledge at the IATA Wings of Change Europe event in Berlin in 2019, Hi Fly has made consistent progress toward building a more diverse and inclusive organization.
25by2025 is a voluntary initiative led by IATA aimed at improving gender balance across the aviation industry. By joining, airlines pledge to increase the number of women in senior roles and in IATA governance, while also committing to annual public reporting on diversity metrics.
Hi Fly’s results are particularly noteworthy: female representation across its workforce has reached 43%, and the proportion of women in leadership positions has risen from 23% in 2019 to 31% in 2025.
“These results reflect our ongoing belief that diversity strengthens both performance and workplace culture,” said Antonios Efthymiou, CEO of Hi Fly. “Reaching 43% female representation across our workforce is not just a number—it’s a sign of steady, inclusive progress. We’re proud of how far we’ve come and remain committed to pushing further toward true gender balance at every level of our organization. Our commitment to diversity is not only about improving our culture, but also about ensuring that our workforce mirrors the world we serve.”
Hi Fly’s success stems from its continuous focus on inclusive recruitment practices, talent development programs, and equitable career advancement opportunities across all departments. These efforts have contributed to a workplace culture that values and leverages diversity as a key driver of innovation and performance.
With the 2025 milestone achieved, Hi Fly remains dedicated to building on this progress, continuing to implement and evolve policies that promote gender equality, foster inclusion, and open doors for talent of all backgrounds.
