Boeing's Big Leaps

Before this issue went to press, I had the opportunity to tour the B-17 and B-29 in the Collection....

Being a Stewardess in the 1960s

“I just got hired by United Airlines to be a Stewardess.” My cousin proudly told me. Why don’t you...

Bessie Coleman: Daredevil, Pioneer, Advocate

Bessie Coleman was born in Atlanta Texas, right near the border with Louisiana and Arkansas, in...

Eugene Bullard, the First African American Fighter Pilot and Veteran of Two World Wars

Eugene Bullard (1895 – 1961) was among the first black military pilots in the world. There were...

A Bid to Turn the Tide

While there are many opportunities within the aviation industry, there is a shortage of diverse...

Power of Giving: Ron Limes

The path from goal to achievement seldom follows a straight line. Both unforeseen challenges and...

Dr. Farouk El-Baz

Originally from Egypt, geologist Dr. Farouk El-Baz helped NASA select the best places to land on...

Pete Conrad

His first name was Charles, but everyone called him Pete. Apollo 12 astronaut, Charles “Pete”

Top 5 Things To Do at the Museum This Fall 2019

When the weather turns cold and rainy in Seattle, it's the perfect time to plan a trip to the...

Pilot Profile: Candyce Henderson

For Candyce Henderson, First Officer for Frontier Airlines, it all began with Mae Jemison. “In the...