(240429) -- SHENYANG, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A member of the first group of female pilot trainees from the carrier-based aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy gives a sign to a staff member before taxiing in China, April 25, 2024. The first group of female pilot trainees from the carrier-based aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy has completed their inaugural solo flights, indicating that they are now capable of independently piloting an aircraft and conducting flights. TO GO WITH "Chinese female carrier aircraft pilot trainees complete solo flights" (Photo by Chen Chao/Xinhua)