With her appointment as a First Officer at Delta Air Lines, Latesha Latoya Azille became the first female Antiguan pilot in a major U.S. airline. On March 19, 2025, in conjunction with Women’s History Month and Delta’s centenary festivities, she was inducted during a wing ceremony at the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta.
Despite obstacles like the pandemic, Azille’s aviation career progressed, and she finally piloted for World Atlantic Airlines before being hired by Delta. Her aviation career started in 2016 with LIAT.
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Azille, who received her schooling in Antigua and graduated with a double degree from the University of the West Indies, attributes her achievement to her community and strong academic background. Despite being born preterm, she is resilient and committed to teaching young women in aviation.
By demonstrating that no ambition is too big, her achievements inspire Caribbean women and girls. Azille welcomes her role as a pioneer in the area as she embarks on this new phase.
