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First Woman Qualifies as Flight Instructor in Mexico’s Navy

Semar cast the achievement as part of its gender equality efforts.

Overview

  • Teniente de Fragata Mariel Sánchez Martínez, a Naval Aviation pilot, completed the “Calificación como Instructora de Avión” course.
  • The training was conducted at the Escuela de Aviación Naval in La Paz, Baja California Sur.
  • Semar described the result as a first in the 82-year history of the Aviation School and 99 years of Naval Aviation.
  • The Navy congratulated the officer and reaffirmed its commitment to comprehensive, high‑quality education for aeronaval operations.
  • The accomplishment was officially announced this week and reported by national outlets including Excélsior and La Jornada.