American Airlines has organized the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars tour to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first black woman to receive a pilot's license in 1921. Her achievement has broken down the barriers of the aviation world and has paved the way for many Black woman to pursue a career in the aviation sector.
To honor her legacy, American Airlines welcomed Gigi Coleman, Bessie's great-niece, on a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Phoenix. The flight was operated by an all African-American crew, starting from the pilots, flight attendants to the cargo crew; even the aviation maintenance technician were Black.
African American women are significantly underrepresented in the airline industry, especially as pilots, and account for less than 1% in the commercial airline industry.
Through the American Airlines Cadet Academy, the airline is aims to expand awareness and increase access to the piloting career to diverse communities.
To honor her legacy, American Airlines welcomed Gigi Coleman, Bessie's great-niece, on a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Phoenix. The flight was operated by an all African-American crew, starting from the pilots, flight attendants to the cargo crew; even the aviation maintenance technician were Black.
African American women are significantly underrepresented in the airline industry, especially as pilots, and account for less than 1% in the commercial airline industry.
Through the American Airlines Cadet Academy, the airline is aims to expand awareness and increase access to the piloting career to diverse communities.