CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (April 2, 2024) – Sullenberger Aviation Museum, the premier aviation museum of the Southeast, announced today it will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m. Capt. C.B. “Sully” Sullenberger, who, along with his crew, maneuvered the famed “Miracle on the Hudson” landing – and for …
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January 15th marked the 15th anniversary of the “Miracle on the Hudson” landing by Captain C.B. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger. Sullenberger and the crew who saved the lives of the 155 souls on board. The Airbus 320 Flight 1549 now resides in the Main Gallery at Sullenberger Aviation Museum. It was–and is–an epic story of triumph over …
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Preparation for the Aircraft Move began in 2021, long before planes were positioned into the new main gallery space in October-December of 2023. The Museum’s Collections staff worked closely with community partners such as Wilson Air and American Airlines to be sure aircraft were moved with precision and care. Each step of the move sequence …
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The Flight Path Campaign: Cement Your Legacy in Aviation History This Giving Tuesday, consider supporting SAM’s “Flight Path” brick campaign. By purchasing a personalized brick, you not only secure your place in aviation history but also contribute to Sullenberger Aviation Museum’s mission to Inspire, Educate, and Elevate. Why Invest in a Brick? Brick Options:
American Airlines hosted 50 Harding University High School students at their Base Maintenance Facility in Charlotte on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The tour, organized by Sullenberger Aviation Museum’s (SAM) education department, is part of the museum’s commitment to engaging nearby high school students with aviation career opportunities in their own backyard. Awareness of and access …
Media Contact:Clare Rizer, Luquirecrizer@luquire.com704-654-6632 “Miracle on the Hudson” on the Move: Famed Plane Lands at Final Home, Sullenberger Aviation Museum’s Brand-New, State-of-the-Art Gallery Installation marks crucial step in museum’s journey as five-year re-imagining project continues CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Nov. 9, 2023) – Sullenberger Aviation Museum, the premier aviation museum of the Southeast, announced today it …
The colorful new logo represents the museum’s multidimensionality and new mission of “expanding horizons” CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Oct. 23, 2023) – Sullenberger Aviation Museum, the premier aviation museum of the Southeast, this morning unveiled its new logo and visual identity, marking the final step in its brand evolution from the former Carolinas Aviation Museum to …
When Rachel McManimen started at Sullenberger Aviation Museum, she had a Master’s degree in Public History from (UNC) Charlotte, had done an internship at the State Archives of North Carolina, and was ready to learn. She had worked on the museum staff while she was getting her degree and as a volunteer on and off …
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