Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame
Enshrined 1996
James R. (Jim) Greenwood was born in Washington, D.C. An internationally recognized spokesman for aviation for over 40 years, he is a World War II Navy veteran and former journalist, parachutist and pilot. At Hawthorne School of Aeronautics, Beech Aircraft and Learjet, his innovative programs promoting aviation’s many benefits became models for the industry. And as director of public affairs for the Federal Aviation Administration in the early 1970’s he spearheaded government/industry efforts to restore public confidence in air travel. He also authored the U.S. Department of Transportation’s first public information policy manual.
