The first Chadian female pilot, Capt. Zenaba Essa, former trainee of Ethiopian Aviation Academy, who currently flies the presidential fleet of The Republic of Chad, has marked an official graduation ceremony on May 3, 2017 at Hilton N'Djamena.

The event has been graced by the Chadian First Lady, Minister of Civil Aviation, A/ Managing Director Ethiopian Aviation Academy, former instructors, fellow female pilots, other top government delegates, families and invited guests.