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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 Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) will welcome more than 3,000 aviation and aerospace professionals, students, industry leaders, recruiters, educators, and aspiring aviators to Chicago, Illinois, August 12–14, for the 2026 OBAP…
Read MoreA 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 of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) champions the highest standards of professionalism and safety in aviation. Our mission is rooted in inspiring, mentoring, and developing aerospace professionals who meet and exceed…
Read MoreRemembering 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 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 MoreMember Profile: Capt. Mike Ponce
The people. It is by the people that you can often feel the heartbeat of an organization. The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) undoubtedly embodies this sentiment. It is present in our programs, such as Aerospace Professionals in Schools, Aerospace Career Education, Luke Weathers Flight Academy, and many others, made possible by the due…
Read MoreCelebrating the Life and Legacy of Capt. David Harris
It is with heavy hearts that the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) acknowledges the passing of Retired Captain David E. Harris, a true pioneer and trailblazer in the aviation industry. Dave Harris, born on December 22, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio, not only shattered racial barriers but also paved the way for generations of aspiring…
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 MoreOBAP Responds to Unfounded Claims Questioning the Qualifications of Black Commercial Pilots
We write this letter representing the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), a distinguished institution with a rich history spanning nearly 50 years in advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the aviation industry. We represent the thousands of members: pilots, flight attendants, engineers, aircraft maintenance technicians, and other aerospace professionals, who worked tirelessly to…
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