Nicole Chang-Leng | |
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.jpg) Chang-Leng in 2007 receiving her captain's epaulettes | |
| Born | 28 September 1977 |
| Died | 3 November 2022 (aged 45) |
| Resting place | Good Shepherd Cemetery, Mont Fleuri |
| Known for | Seychelles' first female pilot and captain |
Nicole Anna Michelle Chang-Leng (28 September 1977[1] – 3 November 2022) was a Seychellois pilot. She began her career in 1997, becoming the Seychelles' first female pilot by flying for Air Seychelles on their domestic flights. In 2001, she was promoted to first officer on their international routes. In 2007 she was promoted to captain, becoming the first female Seychellois captain in her country and the airline. On two occasions, she commanded all-women flight crews, one of which was held in honour of International Women's Day.
- ^ "Seychelles Shocked As Nation's First Female Pilot Dies Unexpectedly At 45". International Fly Guy. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2024.