Air Freight Fireside Chat: DALA November 2026

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Logistics Fireside Chat: Shipping Air Freight from DAY

Join the us for a fireside chat focused on shipping air freight through Dayton International Airport (DAY). This conversation will give local logistics and distribution businesses a better understanding of the airport’s air cargo capabilities, available resources, and key contacts.

Hear from Kevin Keeley Jr., Vice President Operations at Wright Brothers Aero, Inc. about how they're shipping air freight from DAY. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight they can take back to their own operations.

Whether your company currently ships air freight or is considering using DAY for future shipments, this discussion will provide valuable, practical guidance for navigating air cargo in the Dayton region.

About the Speaker: Kevin M. Keeley Jr. is Vice President of Operations: Logistics / FBO Operations at Wright Bros. Aero , a privately held, family-owned aviation and logistics company based at Dayton International Airport. Drawing on 16 years with the organization, he provides executive leadership across an integrated portfolio that includes air cargo and dock-to-ramp handling; warehousing, inventory management, and fulfillment; asset-based transportation; fixed-base and airline ground operations; aircraft refueling and deicing; terminal services; and aircraft maintenance. As Accountable Manager for the company’s FAA-certified repair station, Kevin also provides executive oversight of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational performance within its maintenance operation.

Across the organization, Kevin focuses on aligning people, processes, and customer priorities to deliver consistent results in complex, time-sensitive environments. His leadership combines hands-on operational knowledge with a long-term perspective, emphasizing reliability, team development, continuous improvement, and disciplined growth. Kevin is a University of Kentucky graduate, served 10 years in the U.S. Army as a combat medic, and has contributed to his community through service on the Vandalia Planning Commission and President on Vandalia Rotary board.

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