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Dr. Susan Northrup Makes Aviation History

Dr. Susan Northrup Makes Aviation History

FromThe Air Up There


Dr. Susan Northrup Makes Aviation History

FromThe Air Up There

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Mar 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this special episode, we're celebrating Women's History Month with a remarkable woman who made FAA history this year. In January, Dr. Susan Northrup became the first woman to serve as the FAA's Federal Air Surgeon. She is an accomplished medical professional, a retired Air Force colonel, and a private pilot.
In this episode, our reporter Liz Cory talks with Dr. Northrup about her career journey and her goals as Federal Air Surgeon. You can read more about Dr. Northrup in this recent article she wrote for Safety Briefing Magazine.
Released:
Mar 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (25)

A podcast for people who are curious about the wide world of aviation. Join the FAA as we nerd out about the future of flight, drones, and ways to make the National Airspace System safer, smarter, and more efficient.