OBAP Celebrates Historic 50th Anniversary Conference With Record-Breaking Attendance in Chicago
More Than 4,100 Aerospace Professionals Gather for Milestone Celebration as OBAP Honors Its Pioneers, Invests in the Next Generation and Looks Ahead to Las Vegas…
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Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Announces 2026 Annual Conference: Celebrating 50 Years of Legacy, Leadership, and Opportunity
Thousands of Aviation and Aerospace Professionals to Gather in Chicago for OBAP’s Golden Anniversary Conference CHICAGO, IL – July 7, 2026 – The Organization of…
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A Statement on Merit, Safety, and Opportunity
A message from OBAP Board Chair Tennesse Garvey In response to the recently announced merit-based pilot hiring directive, I’d like to reiterate that the Organization…
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Remembering Aviation Giant and OBAP Hall of Famer Les Morris
The aviation community pauses in collective gratitude and remembrance as it honors the
life of Les Morris—an aviation pioneer, mentor, educator, and giant whose influence
reshaped access, opportunity, and excellence in aerospace for more than half a century. A
Hall of Famer with the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), Les Morris
passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy that continues to soar through the
lives of countless aviators across generations.
American Airlines and OBAP celebrate 50 years of progress and 100 years of flight
Historic partnership, with American Airlines as Title Sponsor of OBAP’s 50th Annual Conference, honors legacy and builds a runway for an inclusive future in aviation CHICAGO…
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OBAP Announces Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air as Title Sponsors for 49th Annual Conference in Tacoma
February 6, 2025 | Olive Branch, MS – The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) is proud to announce that Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and…
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Standing Against the Erosion of Equity and the Erasure of the Tuskegee Airmen’s Legacy
The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) stands resolute in our mission to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in aviation and aerospace. Today, we…
Read More OBAP Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors, Confirms Reelection of Current Leaders
The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: Captain Cory Glenn,…
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Mother and Son Fly High
What happens when you take the love of aviation, add a dash of mother-son bonding, and ignite the growth of minorities generationally in the industry?…
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FedEx Sponsors 2024 OBAP Annual Conference in Memphis, TN
May 23, 2024 | Memphis, TN – The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) is proud to partner with FedEx as the title sponsor of…
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