Sully Sullenberger
American commercial airline pilot / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger, III (born January 23, 1951) is an American pilot, diplomat and writer. He was the U.S. Ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization from February 3, 2022 to July 1, 2022. He is known for saving US Airways Flight 1549 that successfully landed in the Hudson River in New York City.
Chesley Sullenberger | |
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18th U.S. Permanent Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization | |
In office February 3, 2022 ā July 1, 2022 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Sean E. Doocey |
Succeeded by | Charlie Crist (nominee) |
Personal details | |
Born | Chesley Burnett Sullenberger III (1951-01-23) January 23, 1951 (age 73) Denison, Texas, U.S. |
Spouse(s) | Lorrie Sullenberger (m. 1989) |
Children | 2 |
Education | United States Air Force Academy (BS) Purdue University, West Lafayette (MS) University of Northern Colorado, Greeley (MPA) |
Known for | Ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River |
Awards | Time's 100 Most Influential Heroes and Icons (2009) Master's Medal from the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators Key to the City from New York City Chris Matthews' Hardball Award Legion of Honour (Officer) Outstanding Cadet in Airmanship Jabara Award Tony Jannus Award |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/branch | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1973ā1980 |
Rank | Captain |
Sullenberger was born on January 23, 1951[1] in Denison, Texas. He is married to Lorraine Sullenberger. He has two daughters.
A movie about Sullenberger's heroic flight, Sully by Clint Eastwood has been released in 2016. Tom Hanks plays Sullenberger.
On June 15, 2021, President Joe Biden announced he would nominate Sullenberger as the U.S. representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization, with the rank of ambassador.[2][3] On December 2, 2021 his nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate.[4] He resigned on July 1, 2022.[5]