As we say a fond farewell to Bombardier’s Canadair 700 (CRJ-700) from our fleet, we’d like to reflect on what the aircraft has meant for Envoy and how it came to be a strong, reliable jet for our operation. In 2001, back when Envoy was American Eagle Airlines, we brought the CRJ-700 into our fleet… Read more »
Before he could even drive a car, he could fly a plane. On his sixteenth birthday, Envoy First Officer Paul Downing soloed his first flight. At this point in his young life, flying planes was old hat, like riding a bike or tying his shoes. “My very first memories are of my dad sitting me… Read more »
In honor of Black History Month, I would like to share my story as an American, military veteran and Envoy pilot. I’m blessed to be where I am today, and I owe it all to those who have gone before me and inspired me to live my life to the fullest. As a new Captain… Read more »
Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Envoy Captain Brittany Hanson is right at home flying CRJ-700s out of O’Hare International Airport (ORD). In fact, the option for her to stay in the Chicago area helped clinch her decision to commit to Envoy. That plus the “support and excellent training” she’s received from the… Read more »