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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

Six Aviation Leaders Selected as Distinguished Statesmen and Stateswomen of Aviation

Sep 28, 2022

NAA is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman and Stateswoman of Aviation Award: Peter Bunce, Anthony Mazzolini, Captain Houston Mills, William Shea, Hazel Sig-Hester, and Cheryl Stearns. View the press release.

Colonel Eileen Collins, USAF (Ret.) to be Honored with 2022 Wright Trophy

Sep 15, 2022

NAA is pleased to announce that Colonel Eileen Collins, USAF (Ret.) has been selected as the recipient of the 2022Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for … “her perseverance in the advancement of aviation and aerospace as a teacher, astronaut, and leader, and for serving...

USAF Crews of Shadow 77 & 78 to Receive 2021 Mackay Trophy

Jun 30, 2022

Administered by the United States Air Force and NAA, the Mackay Trophy is awarded for "…the most meritorious flight of the year by an Air Force person, persons, or organization.” View the press release.