There is no quota, there is a target. Recruitment decisions are based on de identified data. Perhaps the fact that a slightly higher percentage of female candidates are coming through then that currently training means they are stronger candidates?
Many current female pilots are mentoring those studying , actively visiting schools and encouraging girls. Perhaps that explains the increase also?
Leaving the dinosaurs’ comments aside (“men work, women have babies so they can’t possibly contribute equally” 😒 ) It’s great to read comments from those who’ve stood up to defend the rational perspective and try to talk some sense in to the vocal minority.
Given the lack of competition from motivated women at the time they got their jobs, it’s likely some of those minority wouldn’t have met the standard had their been the same number of women applying as today. I suspect deep down they know it.