When it comes to hiring candidates for most positions in the aviation industry, such as pilots and flight attendants, age is still an important factor. Depending on the airline and country, the minimum age requirement is between 18 to 21 years old.When it boils down to maximum age, however, typically only pilots have strict regulations concerning their mandated retirement age, at 65. But what about flight attendants? Because although young cabin crew members are usually spotted, there are still plenty of older cabin crew members across several airlines.

Soon, your flight attendant may have more time to be the next T.J. Newman and write an aviation thriller. With dnata producing an innovative cooking robot, your galley, or at least your airline lounge, might have a robot cooking fresh meals.For Robin Padgett, CEO of dnata Catering & Retail, bringing robots to the cooking experience means improved “quality and efficiency”. As Padgett explains below;

We know that the job of a cabin crew or flight attendant is a much-desired profession and the childhood dream of many aspiring aviators. The definition of the role is that cabin crew are there for the safety and well-being of the passengers – as well as each other. Safety is the top priority, with service being the second. Cabin crew may work for an airline, on a private jet, or sometimes in the military.The origins of the 'flight attendant' or 'air steward' title are thought to have come from the maritime world, and this legacy is still seen today in the airline career ladder in roles such as 'purser' or 'chief steward.' But where did it all begin?