One significant African American-owned airline in Black history is "Air Atlanta Inc.," founded by Dr. Cornelius R. Coffey in 1946. Dr. Coffey was a pioneering African American aviator and entrepreneur who recognized the lack of opportunities for African Americans in aviation at the time. Air Atlanta Inc. was the first African American-owned airline authorized to operate both passenger and cargo flights.

Despite facing racial discrimination and financial challenges, Dr. Coffey successfully operated Air Atlanta Inc. for several years, providing air transportation services primarily in the Midwest and Southern regions of the United States. This groundbreaking achievement paved the way for future African American aviators and entrepreneurs in the aviation industry. Dr. Coffey's contributions to the field of aviation and his legacy as a trailblazer for African American-owned businesses in the airline industry are important aspects of Black history.