OBAP Announces Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air as Title Sponsors for 49th Annual Conference in Tacoma

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 a Unified Future," underscores OBAP's ongoing mission to unite professionals from all sectors of the aerospace industry for three days of meaningful networking, professional development, and celebration.

"We are excited to have Alaska, Hawaiian, and Horizon as our title sponsors for this year's conference," said OBAP Board Chair, Tennesse Garvey. "Their commitment to supporting professionals across the aviation and aerospace industries aligns perfectly with OBAP's core values. Together, we look forward to creating an impactful experience that will engage and inspire all attendees."

As the title sponsors, Alaska, Hawaiian, and Horizon will play a key role in the conference, with representatives from each carrier attending to connect with participants and discuss career opportunities. The sponsorship affirms their dedication to fostering a talented and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities they serve.

"Alaska Airlines is thrilled to return as the title sponsor of the 2025 OBAP Annual Conference after over two decades of participation," said Ron Limes, system chief pilot at Alaska Airlines. "We are equally excited to welcome Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air as our partners for this prestigious event. Every year I participate, I'm inspired by the leaders and the next generation of aviation professionals I meet, and I'm reminded of the incredible passion and dedication that drives our industry forward."

The OBAP conference will feature a variety of events, including workshops, panel discussions, career-focused networking sessions, and a bustling exhibit hall. Local youth will also have the opportunity to engage with hands-on aerospace experiences during the annual Youth Day experience.

"We are grateful to have Alaska, Hawaiian, and Horizon leading the way as title sponsors. This support strengthens our mission and helps OBAP continue to offer transformative programs like the Luke Weathers Flight Academy and the Aerospace Professionals in Schools (APIS) initiative," said OBAP Executive Director Vanessa Blacknall-Jamison.

The 49th Annual OBAP Conference will be held at the Tacoma Convention Center in Tacoma, Washington, and is expected to attract professionals, students, and job seekers from across the aerospace and aviation industries.

Registration for the 2025 OBAP Annual Conference will open February 10, with discounted rates available for OBAP members. For more information and to register, visit www.obap.org/conference.

About OBAP
Founded in 1976, the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the encouragement and advancement of minorities in all aviation and aerospace careers. OBAP provides a wide range of programs and services to promote diversity and inclusion in the industry, including scholarships, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.

About Alaska Air Group

Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 31 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as "ALK."

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SOURCE Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)