Posts Tagged ‘aerospace’
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 and FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) and American Airlines proudly announce their partnership for OBAP’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. As the event’s official Title…
Read MoreOBAP 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 Horizon Air will serve as the title sponsors for the 49th Annual OBAP Conference, taking place August 6-8, 2025 in scenic Tacoma, Washington. This year’s theme, “Limitless Horizons: Advancing Toward…
Read MoreFedEx 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 the 2024 OBAP Annual Convention, taking place August 21-23 in Memphis, Tennesse. This year’s convention theme is “ONE: Mission. Moment. Memphis,” reinforcing OBAP’s call to unite aerospace professionals across disciplines…
Read MoreVanessa Blacknall-Jamison Selected as Executive Director of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) proudly announces the selection of Vanessa Blacknall-Jamison as its new Executive Director. She will assume her role effective April 1. With 47 years of distinguished professional aviation and business experience, including 30 years in leadership roles, Vanessa brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for driving positive…
Read MoreDozens of Aerospace Companies to Exhibit During OBAP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona August 10-12, 2022
The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) will host its 46th Annual Convention with representatives from over 30 companies and airline carriers set to participate. Chicago, IL (May 20, 2022) – More than one thousand aviation and aerospace professionals will gather on August 10-12 for the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) 46th Annual Conference…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Signs On As Lead Supporter for 2022 OBAP Conference 
More than two thousand aviation and aerospace professionals will gather August 10-12 for the 46th Annual Conference at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference, themed ReYOUnion: Reconnect. Renew. Respond, and presented annually by the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), will feature notable speakers and partners from across the…
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