LegacyFILM & Aviatrix Company FILMS

Susan Roe Musacchio is a third-generation aviator, award-winning filmmaker, and founder of Aviatrix Company. Through films like Derby Skies and other aviation stories, she connects historic flight to modern audiences, highlighting women’s legacy, grit, and enduring impact on aviation’s past, present, and future.

Detroit’s streets shaped the world, and so did the dreams built in its factories. I come from a family rooted in the Detroit auto industry, where innovation wasn’t just a concept—it was a daily commitment to moving people forward. Now, that spirit fuels Aviatrix as we look to the skies, exploring the promise of eVTOL flying cars and the future of urban air mobility. We honor the bold ambition that once put a car in every driveway and now envisions accessible flight for all, blending Detroit’s legacy of design, engineering, and resilience with today’s urgent call for cleaner, more connected travel. At Aviatrix, we capture and share stories that link this industrial heritage to the skies above, showcasing how flying cars can transform cities, reduce congestion, and reimagine freedom of movement. Through films, podcasts, and editorial content, we explore how communities can prepare for this shift, how the lessons of Detroit’s innovation can guide eVTOL development, and how we can ensure these new technologies serve people equitably. From factory floors to sky corridors, Aviatrix bridges past and future, inviting others to see that the spirit of Detroit is ready to take flight again.