Suzanna Darcy-Henneman
Susan Darcy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1956 (age 68–69) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Washington |
| Known for | Boeing's first female test pilot |
| Aviation career | |
| Rank | Captain |
Suzanna Darcy-Henneman (some sources say her name is Susan Darcy) is a Boeing test pilot and lead test pilot of Boeing 777 program. She was a pilot of a record-breaking 21,602.22 km flight from Hong Kong to London over the Pacific Ocean, America, and the Atlantic on November 9, 2005 in a Boeing 777-200LR. She joined Boeing in 1974, spent seven years as engineer, became trainer of airline pilots, and in 1985 was named Boeing Production Test pilot.
She graduated from the University of Washington in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics and Aeronautical Engineering.