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Awards & Trophies

For almost the entire history of powered flight, NAA has been the caretaker of many of the nation’s and the world’s most prestigious aviation awards including the Robert J. Collier Trophy, the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, and the Mackay Trophy.

Air Sports

Part of NAA’s mission is to encourage the sport of aviation, and it does so through its relationship with our many Air Sport Organizations representing aerobatics, aeromodelling, ballooning, gliding, hang gliding and paragliding, indoor skydiving, powered paragliding and paramotor, and parachuting.

Aviation and Space Records

NAA is the official record keeper of aviation and space records in the United States and is the U.S. representative of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). Since 1905, NAA has been encouraging pilots to fly higher, faster, and farther than their predecessors.

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and a founding member of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI). Founded in 1905, it is the oldest national aviation club in the United States. NAA is “dedicated to the advancement of the art, sport and science of aviation in the United States.” The scope of NAA encompasses all areas of flight — from skydiving and models to commercial airlines and military fighters. NAA is the record-keeper for United States aviation. Read more

Fall Awards Dinner

Nov 9, 2021

Join us at the Fall Awards Dinner on December 6, 2021 to honor our leaders in aerospace. Featuring the presentation of the Mackay Trophy, Distinguished Statesman & Stateswoman of Aviation Awards, Brewer Trophy, Katharine Wright Trophy, and more!

Collier Trophy Awarded to Garmin

Nov 4, 2021

On November 4, NAA awarded the 2020 Collier Trophy to Garmin for designing, developing, and fielding Garmin Autoland – the world’s first certified autonomous system that activates during an emergency to safely control and land an aircraft without human intervention.

Sustainable Wings Certification

Jul 29, 2021

NAA is pleased to announce a new Sustainable Wings Certification, which recognizes records that are set using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). A special "Sustainable Wings” seal will be added to NAA’s Certificate of Record for all flights earning the recognition.