PROVINCETOWN, Mass.–Wings Financial Credit Union said it will be the presenting sponsor of the National Gay Pilots Association’s (NGPA) flagship East Coast Event, the 2017 Cape Cod Classic here.
“Wings Financial is pleased to expand our support of NGPA through our presenting sponsorship of this year’s NGPA Cape Cod Classic,” said Grant Walker, Wings Vice President – Business Development, in a statement. “We proudly support NGPA in its mission to foster diversity in the aviation industry and beyond, and we thank the many members who have supported Wings through their membership over the years.”
In 2017, the NGPA said it received more support from airlines, aviation organizations, and members than ever before in its 27-year history. Since its founding in 1990, donations have supported programs and scholarships to further LGBT equality within the aviation community, education and careers in aviation. This year, NGPA and NGPA Education Fund are pleased to announce that over $100,000 in scholarships will be awarded.
The $4.5-billion Wings Financial Credit Union, founded as an airline CU, has 220,000 members.