Greg Robbins, president of Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA), was recently awarded the W.W. Estridge Award during the University Aviation Association 2024 Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo in Memphis, Tennessee.
The W.W. Estridge Award honors American Airlines’ Captain Walter W. Estridge, Jr., a distinguished aviator and advocate for collegiate aviation education. Captain Estridge served as Director of Flight Training at the American Airlines Flight Academy after a decorated career as a U.S. Air Force pilot, during which he flew in World War II, the Berlin Airlift, and the Korean War. With 31 years at American Airlines, Estridge flew and instructed on nearly every aircraft in the fleet and accumulated approximately 25,000 flight hours.
The award recognizes industry representatives who have made significant contributions to collegiate aviation education while being actively involved UAA members. Nominees must be employed in the aviation industry and have distinguished themselves as strong supporters of aviation education.