Ritu Rathee Taneja is a commercial pilot, digital content creator, and one of India’s most relatable voices in modern motherhood, aviation, and women’s empowerment. As a captain in commercial aviation and the co-creator of the massively popular YouTube channel Flying Beast, Ritu has inspired millions with her grounded personality and fearless presence-both in the cockpit and online. A trained pilot with a background in aviation from the U.S., Ritu balances her high-flying career with digital storytelling, family life, and purpose-driven advocacy. Alongside her husband and fellow influencer Gaurav Taneja, she has built one of India’s most watched vlogs, offering an honest glimpse into travel, parenting, lifestyle, and their everyday lives as a modern Indian family.

Ritu is also a fierce advocate for gender equality, often speaking out about breaking barriers for women in aviation and beyond. With her calm composure, articulate voice, and commitment to authenticity, she uses her platform to empower young girls to take up unconventional careers and live life on their own terms.

Her ability to seamlessly merge the worlds of aviation, content creation, and family life has earned her a loyal following and a reputation as a new-age role model who leads with strength, simplicity, and substance.