Hidden Figures

Ahmet Ali from Izmir

Ahmet Ali Çelikten (born İzmirli Alioğlu Ahmed; 1883–1969), was an Ottoman-born Turkish aviator regarded as the first black pilot in history and one of the first black males to become a fighter pilot, receiving his “wings” in 1914.

Research Psychologist

Dr. Patricia S. Cowings, an aerospace psychophysiologist, is celebrated for helping find cures for astronaut’s motion sickness and her studies in the physiology of astronauts in outer space. She was the first American woman to be trained as a scientist astronaut by NASA.

A Brave New World

Lebohang Lebogo is a medical technician with the South African National Blood Service and South Africa’s first generation of drone pilots, whose mission is to save lives delivering bloods to farflung places where conventional transport is often a challenge, particularly when it comes to emergency.

Voo Negro

Based in Brazil, Kenia Aquino is founder of “Voo negro” (Black Flight). The project works to give a voice to in-flight racism and wants to gives Black flight crews visibility.

Black Pilots

Black Pilots of America, Inc. (BPA, Inc) is a non-profit flying organization established in 1997 and committed to training youth to participate and advance in various types of employment within the field of aviation.

Created by British, Ghanaian Savile Row fashion designer and tailor Ozwald Boateng OBE, British Airways has unveiled a new uniform for the first time in nearly 20 years in order to take the airline into its next chapter.

Investing in Customers

Boateng has been developing the collection since 2018 with painstaking care to help ensure the garments suitability and create an iconic collection that will stand the test of time.

Designing The Experience

Alex Cruz, British Airways’ Chairman and Chief Executive, said: “Our uniforms have been an iconic symbol of our brand throughout our 100-year history and our partnership with Ozwald will take us forward to the next chapter in our journey.”

Value and Teamwork

The collection was tested to ensure they’re water resistant, durable and fit for extreme weather conditions. It features a tailored three-piece suit, a modern jumpsuit as well as a tunic and hijab option. Ground handlers even received touch-screen

Bespoke

technology fabric in their gloves so they can use their devices in cold climates without having to take them off.

A Timeless Legacy for Generation

Ozwald Boateng OBE, British, Ghanaian changemaker, fashion designer and master tailor, said: “Designing this uniform was a vast and painstaking undertaking and it went far be-yond clothes. It was about creating an energetic shift internally. One of my main objectives was to create something that spoke to, and for, the airline’s colleagues. Something that in-spired and empowered them, encouraged them to conduct their roles with pride and most importantly to ensure that they felt seen and heard. Although the airline has a strong heritage, it was imperative to support in creating a fresh narrative of change and transcend-ence, while remaining timeliness.” britishairways.com.