Greater Utica Magazine Cover – May 2017: Mohawk Airlines Utica NY – A Historic Look Back at Mohawk Valley Aviation

In this issue, we explore the history of Mohawk Airlines Utica NY, a pioneering regional carrier that played a vital role in shaping air travel across the Mohawk Valley and Central New York. Operating from the mid-1940s until 1972, Mohawk Airlines grew into a major employer and innovator in the airline industry, even becoming the first airline in the United States to hire an African American flight attendant in 1958. After relocating its operations to Oneida County Airport near Oriskany, the airline became closely connected to the Greater Utica region, linking local communities to a broader national network. This cover highlights an important chapter in local aviation history and the lasting impact of Mohawk Airlines in the Mohawk Valley.