Bohlke International Airways Founder, William 'Bill' Bohlke Receives NATA Distinguished Service Award

ST. CROIX — Captain William “Bill” Bohlke is the recipient of The National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his outstanding service and ongoing contributions to the industry, Bohlke International Airways has announced. The award will be presented in Miami on November 3, 2022, at a luncheon held in conjunction with the NATA 2022 Aviation Business Conference.  “Captain Bohlke’s roots in developing and fostering aviation in the U.S. Virgin Islands run deep. A lifelong aviator, educator, and industry advocate, Bill has always leveraged his skills and resources to prioritize the safety, viability, and welfare of his community, demonstrating firsthand the immense value of aviation businesses,” says NATA President and CEO Timothy Obitts.   According to the release, in January 2006, Bohlke retired from American Airlines with 38 years of service, ranking second in seniority of 12,000 pilots. However, his aviation career first began when he...