Welcome to July! 


Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate the spirit of freedom, our team at Airways, are reminded of our commitment to providing reliable and exceptional service to our valued customers. Just as independence empowers nations, we believe that freedom in logistics allows businesses to navigate shipping challenges with confidence and flexibility, something we pride ourselves on. 


Together, let’s embrace this spirit of progress, as we work together to help you achieve your goals. We invite you to reach out for any assistance you may need to power your success.


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Congratulations to Dan Helton on his retirement!

"After over 42 years of service (hired in March 1983) Dan Helton is retiring, with his last day being June 30th. Danny was the first guy I met on my first day at Airways. Thirty-nine years later it’s difficult to imagine an Airways without him working in International. At the time, Danny was the only person at Airways that knew anything about International shipping, and he’ll probably tell you that it wasn’t much, however, over the last 40 yrs Danny’s knowledge and commitment have been an integral part of the building of our International division. All the well wishes and kind words are so well deserved. We greatly appreciate all that Danny has done for Airways, the lives he has affected not only here but all over the world, and the friendship that we have had all these years. We wish him well in his much deserved next chapter of his life.

 

"So you ask, what’s next for International? Well, we are excited to have Zack Osburn taking over the reins from Danny as officially our new “Director of International Commercial Air Services”. Zack has worked closely with Danny for many years and, along with a great group, will continue the high level of service all have come to expect. 

 

"We also want to announce a title change for Patty Osburn to “Director – International Trade Show Air Service”. Patty has continued to excel and to grow our International Trade Show department and is currently traveling to Geneva, Switzerland to represent Airways at IELA 2025. Patty and our great trade show group meets expectations with a high level of customer service AND is always one of the top margin groups in the company. We appreciate all that Patty does for Airways and her professional level of representation both in the house and abroad. 

 

"Please help us in congratulating Danny, Zack and Patty."


~Denny Wood, President

International Trade Show Department's Patty Osburn along with our CEO Ken Center and Airways Agent Jim Kelty represented Airways Freight in Geneva for the IELA 2025 Congress.


The International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) is a leading worldwide trade association dedicated to enhancing the professionalism of the transportation logistics and freight handling segments of the exhibition & event industry. The association gives a networking and educational platform for companies like Airways Freight, who are involved in transportation, customs clearance, and on-site material handling in the exhibition industry. It is comprised of 160+ companies, representing 53 countries.


Since its inception, IELA has been at the forefront of driving industry standards, fostering global partnerships, and enhancing the efficiency of exhibition logistics. The IELA Congress embodies the incredible journey we've embarked on together, and it continues to be the only global event for professionals seeking to shape the future of the international trade shows, events, and exhibition logistics. And now it's time to honor this journey and celebrate the significant legacy of those who have poured their hard work and passion into making IELA what it is today. 

Jim Kelty - left, along with other attendees of the IELA Congress in Geneva

Held in Geneva this year, where under the event theme of "40 Years of Excellence", they reflected on their achievements and discussed exciting opportunities ahead. The congress featured insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions on the latest trends and innovations that are set to redefine our industry.

We are thrilled to share a heartfelt letter from one of our valued customers, SynCardia. It highlights their positive experiences with Airways, and this testimonial not only reflects our commitment to customer satisfaction but also showcases the reliability and effectiveness of our team. It’s stories like these that truly warm our hearts and motivate us to go above and beyond. 

JULY TRADE SHOWS

The Adventures of our Road Warriors!

Our Road Warrior Mandy Wood sent pictures from her travels to Champs Chicago and the Sur/Fin 2025 shows!