NATCA Head Defends Controllers After Trump Blames Fatal Midair on DEI Policies
President on Thursday suggested the collision between a passenger jet and U.S. Army helicopter was caused by diversity initiatives.
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American Airlines Donates $1.5 Million to OBAP Youth Training Academy
Amid a pilot shortage, the airline aims to increase ‘underrepresented minority pilots on the flight deck.’
‘Birthplace of Aviation’ To Get Hall of Fame To Celebrate Flight
A group seeks to transform the historic Port Columbus Airport terminal and control tower, established in 1929, into the Ohio Air & Space (OAS) Hall of Fame and Learning Center.
FAA-Supported ACE Academies Take Kids from the Classroom to the Cockpit
Supported by the FAA and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals, these intense one-week summer camps for children plant seeds for successful futures.
Founders of Sisters of the Skies Share a Colorful Vision of Aviation
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a month-long series to mark Women’s History Month: March 1: Pioneers of Women’s Aviation | March 2: Carole Hopson | March 4: Martha King | March 8: Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance | March 11: The Air Race Classic | March 15: Sisters of the Skies | March 18: Women in Aviation Conference | March 22: Women […]
Meet Four African Americans Making a Difference in Aviation
These inspirational leaders are carrying a legacy and passing it on to the next generation.
Outreach Programs Doing Their Part to Combat the Pilot Shortage
Minorities, women, and young people are of particular focus to many groups.
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Moves the Needle with Annual Conference
The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) hosted its 2021 Forward conference in a virtual format last week, culminating with information sessions, networking, and a final keynote speaker on Friday evening. OBAP began 45 years ago when a group of 13 Black aviation leaders came together to create an environment from which action could flow […]
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Honors the Passing of Robert Ashby
The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) announced that Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robert “Bob” Ashby a longtime OBAP member and champion had flown west on March 5, 2021. He was 95 years old. His obituary said Ashby was enamored with airplanes at a young age and enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1944 rather […]
Dreams2Careers Program Live on February 20
The Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP) is hosting the Dreams2Careers program all day on Saturday, February 20, for young people of all ages. The event includes a celebration of Black aviation and aerospace history, as those legends still living among us share their stories directly with participants. Those attending will also have a chance […]
