Category: Transportation

The Bahamas – Western Air

Husband-and-wife team, Rex J. Rolle and Shandrice Woodside-Rolle started Western Air in 2001. It is now the largest privately-owned airline in The Bahamas, valued at over US$90 million. Western Air received new leadership with Rolle’s daughter, Sherexcia ‘Rexy’ Rolle as Vice President of Operations. Currently, the Black-owned airline operates in.. Read More…

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United States – Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals

Founded in 1976, the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals is a non-profit organization working towards the advancement of Black people in all areas of the aviation and aerospace industry. Originally named the Organization of Black Airline Pilots, their first meeting took place in Chicago on 17th and 18th September 1976.. Read More…

United States – Warren H. Wheeler

Warren Wheeler started Wheeler Flying Services, the first Black-owned airline certified in the U.S. issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. This paved the way for Black Americans and other people of color who sought aviation careers. In 1976, the airline was renamed Wheeler Airlines.  In 1979, Wheeler used government employment.. Read More…