Pilot who forged career in sky joins state Aviation Hall of Fame
Captain Albert Glenn, seen here in 2023, was one of the first Black FedEx pilots. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
When he started flying at FedEx in 1983, Albert Glenn was one of eight Black pilots in the ranks. He’s spent the rest of his life raising money and starting training programs to help Black students interested in aviation.
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Albert Glenn Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame FedEx Corp. Luke Weathers Flight Academy Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Subscriber OnlyThank you for supporting local journalism.
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Jane Roberts
Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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