July 2026!

As we welcome the month of July, all of us at Airways Freight are proud to celebrate one of the most meaningful times of the year. This month, Americans across the nation come together to honor our country's independence, and in 2026, we mark an extraordinary milestone—the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.

For two and a half centuries, the American spirit has been defined by determination, innovation, hard work, and resilience—values that continue to inspire us every day at Airways Freight. As a company built on service, commitment, and delivering performance, we are honored to play a role in keeping America's businesses moving and connected.

July is a time to reflect on our nation's rich history, celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, and recognize the people who make our success possible. We extend our sincere appreciation to our employees, customers, agents, carriers, and partners whose dedication helps drive our mission forward each day.

From all of us at Airways Freight, we wish you and your families a safe, happy, and patriotic Independence Day as we celebrate America's 250-year legacy and look ahead to an even brighter future.

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A New Era of Leadership

Over the past several months, Airways Freight has experienced a series of exciting leadership transitions that reflect the company's continued growth, strong succession planning, and commitment to developing talent from within.

The transition began in April when, after 37 years of dedicated service, Ken Center stepped down as Chief Executive Officer to assume the role of Consultant. As part of this planned transition, Ken appointed Vice President Erik Fortin to succeed him as CEO.

In May, Dale Caudle stepped down as Chairman, naming President Denny Wood as his successor. Both Dale and Ken will remain active members of the Board of Directors while continuing to support Airways in consulting and advisory capacities.

With Denny's appointment as Chairman, Brock Wood was named President of Airways Freight. In his new role, Brock will work alongside CEO Erik Fortin to lead the company into its next chapter of growth and success.

Additional leadership promotions further strengthen the organization. Craig Luttrell, formerly Director of Truckload, has been promoted to Vice President of Domestic Trade Show Services, succeeding Brock Wood in that role. Shane Landelius has been named Director of Truckload, while Jake Oskey has been promoted to Director of Domestic Product Services, a department previously overseen by Erik Fortin.



These leadership changes reflect Airways Freight's dedication to recognizing exceptional talent, ensuring continuity, and positioning the company for continued success. We congratulate each of these leaders on their well-earned promotions and look forward to the future under their guidance.



Erik Fortin

Brock Wood

Craig Luttrell

Jake Oskey

Airways Freight Corporation Recognized Again as a Top Service Provider in the Exhibition Logistics Industry!

For the third time in the last seven years, the Airways International Trade Show team has been recognized as one of the top service providers within the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA). The annual IELA award is based on peer reviews from more than 150 international companies that make up the organization and is presented to the top three-rated companies in each service category.

The second-place award was announced at the 2026 IELA Congress, held in Sun City, South Africa, on June 26. This recognition confirms that Airways' customers and agents have one of the best teams in the world managing their exhibition logistics requirements.

Congratulations to Patty Osburn and the entire International team for continuing to deliver exceptional service to our customers, sales agents, and international partners who place their trust in Airways Freight every day.

July Trade Shows