In 2016 and 2018, two Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft suffered uncontained engine failures while operating regularly scheduled flights. Here is the story of what happened and what measures were taken to prevent it from happening again. The […]
When it comes to times of uncertainty, few things equal losing an engine when you’re 32,000 feet in the air. Now, imagine you are the one at the controls of the aircraft. There are 146 people counting on you and […]
The former Naval aviator will be honored when Texas Football hosts Kansas. Tammie Jo Shults grew up in New Mexico with two parents she describes as “practical and hard-working.” They were hands-on ranchers, and that often kept them in the […]
Barbara Barrett, who was inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame via video in 2020, is the former United States Secretary of the Air Force and a businesswoman, attorney and diplomat. Barbara Barrett, the former United States […]
Tammie Jo Shults, a retired Southwest Airlines pilot and one of the first female fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, will be honored in person at the 2021 International Air & Space Hall of Fame Gala at the San Diego […]
VERO BEACH, Fla., May 26, 2021 – Piper Aircraft announced today that it is sponsoring a team of dedicated aviators for the 2021 Air Race Classic. The Piper sponsored team, named “Tres Aviadoras” consists of three passionate aviators who seek […]
Feb 11th, 2022 By Sarah Wall Every once in a while, a person faces a “for such a time as this” moment: a moment for which she’s been providentially, unexpectedly prepared. That’s when she needs her tools – the skills […]
History was made in the skies over Super Bowl 55 in Tampa, Florida when a female pilot, Captain Sarah Kociuba, led the flyover before the game. But years before, Naval pilot and former Southwest Airlines Captain Tammie Jo Shults blazed […]
Dec 15th, 2020 By San Diego Air & Space Museum The San Diego Air and Space Museum is honoring the innovation, engineering, technology and aviation excellence displayed by Orville and Wilbur Wright by running an exact replica of the engine […]
Barbara Barrett, American businesswoman, attorney and diplomat currently serving as Secretary of the United State Air Force, and Tammie Jo Shults, retired Southwest Airlines pilot and one of the first female fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, to be inducted […]