AIRWAYS FREIGHT CORPORATION ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS FOR TOP EXECS.   

Dangerous Goods Training Completed Airways Freight Operations personnel have recently undergone rigorous re-certification training to maintain 100% compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods standards. For many years, Airways has maintained that all operations personnel on staff must be certified in HAZMAT packaging and shipping requirements for all cargo moving by air or ground. Training was completed in early January, 2011 to achieve this goal. In addition, selected personnel have undergone training for certifications in radioactive, and infectious substances. For ocean freight, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Training was administered to applicable personnel.
Airways Attends IELA Winter Seminar
Airways Scholarship Applications Available
Devin Scroggins, the Director of Operations in charge of Utilities completed 20 years with Airways on January 17. Many know Devin as a can-do individual with customer service skills unmatched anywhere - an absolute necessity when moving cargo of the utmost time and sensitivity as he's been doing since starting with the Utilities Division under the mentorship of Tom Hatfield several years ago. Hatfield is now the Vice President of Domestic Operations. With a background including experience with a commuter airline before joining Airways, it can be said that air freight is definitely in his blood. We wish Devin, his wife Cindy, and his three daughters many happy returns on accomplishing this career milestone, and look forward to many more in the future.


Patty Osburn and Gordon Thomason participated in the IELA (International Exhibition Logistics Association) 2011 Winter Seminar in Zurich, Switzerland January 13-16. This was a comprehensive training session on the logistics of international exhibitions and was attended by 29 students from 14 countries. The education content included discussion on topics such as IELA's place in the industry, finance for non-financial managers, the future of live marketing and events, Customs procedures & policies for the USA, Europe and Turkey, international tariffs and pricing, performance standards, the role and responsibilities of site agents and export agents, sales and marketing and the important role of show management. All sessions were presented as lectures, workshops or interactive discussions. Airways Freight is a member of IELA and Airways agent, Jim Kelty, was also a presenter at the Seminar.



Devin Scroggins Hits 20-year Mark  
    Fayetteville, Arkansas - Effective December 5, 2010, Dale Caudle, the Chairman and CEO of Airways Freight Corporation announced that he would be stepping down from his position as CEO and retaining the title of Chairman of the Board. Mr. Caudle has appointed former Airways President, Ken Center, to the position of Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Vice President, Denny Wood has become the new President. Ken Center joined Airways in 1989, holding the title of President since 1992, and leading the company during its most significant growth to date. A talented promoter, Mr. Center will continue to explore new opportunities for the corporation through agent acquisition and key partnerships. Beginning his career with Airways Freight in 1986, Denny Wood has been a consistent and effective driving force for the company almost since the beginning. As the first Director of Tradeshow operations, Denny took responsibility for developing and guiding this highly specialized shipping niche, and molding it into a top force within the industry. Mr. Wood will continue to monitor day-to-day operations, administrate and mentor middle management in their supervisory roles, and promote the Airways image in all aspects. Although continuing an active participation in the business, Mr. Caudle stated, “I am confident that the leadership we have put in place will uphold equally high standards to those we have worked so hard to achieve over the last 30 years of our history.”

Airways Freight is a privately held, non-asset based freight forwarder, headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

20-Year Service Award Given

Twenty years of individual service to a company is an accomplishment by any standard, but when nearly 20 percent of a firm’s staff and management have reached that mark, it is a testament also to the company’s commitment to its people. On December 4, Suzanne Daily-Lencowski and Brad Watson were ushered in as the most recently honored members of the growing 20-year service award club. Suzanne was initially hired for an accounting position, but soon became the first woman at Airways to manage an operations desk. In a male-dominated profession, it is universally agreed that Suzanne can “hold her own” with the best logistics people in the business. As a tradeshow operator, the cargo can have unforgiving timeframes and unusual pickup and delivery requirements, to say the least. Industry know-how is an absolute essential. Suzanne navigates the potential pitfalls, and with apparent ease, she consistently keeps the customers and sales agents happy and feeling secure when she is handling their shipments.

20 years ago, the Airways “international department” was an outgrowth of the domestic divisions, offering little in the way of services, and was loosely administrated as a part time project from a small alcove next to the weight scales. From the time Brad Watson was tasked with the responsibility to develop Airways as a true international forwarder, he has worked tirelessly to that end with marked success. Under Brad’s leadership, Airways has become proficient in all areas of international transportation, including air cargo, import/export documentary requirements, and development of an offshore partner network. In his quest for added services, Brad has helped guide the evolution of Airways from a domestic forwarder to a fully integrated air/ocean forwarder and customs broker. Brad Watson, and his team of highly experienced staff have become experts in turn-key services for international trade show services, both for overseas firms attending US exhibitions, but also for US based companies promoting their goods and services all over the world.

Congratulations to Suzanne and Brad!




Secondary education scholarship applications for the 2011/2012 academic year are now available. For additional qualification and deadline information, contact Kathy Harber at the Airways corporate headquarters.