Tell Me Why

Check out the latest episode of Tell Me Why with Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)-based First Officer Beth Powell and retired First Officer Brenda Robinson, the first African-American female pilot in the U.S. Navy and also American’s first African-American female pilot to graduate pilot training. Beth and Brenda discuss their passion for soaring above the clouds; the support of their parents to dream big; being the “first” in breaking barriers; and supporting the next generation of diverse pilots.

We’re kicking off season two of Tell Me Why with President Robert Isom. Robert talks about our accomplishments over the past five years, how we’re working toward being as reliable as possible moving forward and what we’re doing to ensure that American thrives forever.