American Airlines celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license – Bessie Coleman accomplished that feat in 1922.
recognizing how Coleman bravely broke down barriers within the world of aviation and paved the path for many to follow.
An all-Black female crew – from the pilots and flight attendants to the cargo team members and the aviation maintenance technician – took the reins for the special occasion. “Black women have been notably underrepresented in the aviation industry, especially as pilots, representing less than 1% in the commercial airline industry.”, the airline said it’s committed to expanding awareness of and increasing accessibility to the pilot career within diverse communities.
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