Colgan Air, a Virginia-based regional carrier, employs more than 1,100 airline professionals. It operates as Continental Connection, United Express and US Airways Express, offering daily scheduled air service to 55 cities in 13 states. "Colgan is a name that's synonymous with innovation and service in the regional airline industry," says Paul Parish, Wings Financial president and chief executive officer.

Eos Airlines is the fourth airline in six months to partner with Wings Financial on behalf of its employees. Eos provides single-class premium service on 757s outfitted with 48 individual "suites" – complete with horizontal beds and unobstructed aisle access for every guest. The airline currently offers 44 flights per week between New York and London, with more routes planned for 2008.

"The Organization of Black Airline Pilots has established itself as a leader in creating opportunity within the aviation industry," says Parish. "Their commitment to promoting aviation careers to African-Americans and to all people of color fits well with our goal to serve the broad range of the aviation community." Preparing young people for a successful future in the aviation industry is also a common goal of OBAP and Wings Financial. OBAP was originally founded in 1976.