Individual Membership
NAA offers diverse membership tiers—from Bronze to Platinum— accommodating members' unique needs for annual or lifetime commitments
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Advancing the Art, Sport & Science of Aviation.
The NAA is a federally recognized 501c3 whose mission is to oversee the advancement of the art, sport, and science of aviation and space flight. The NAA achieves this by fostering opportunities to participate fully in aviation activities and promoting public understanding of the importance of aviation and space flight in the United States.
About Us Charting the Skies for Over a Century.
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA), founded in 1905, is the oldest US aviation club. A non-profit 501(c)(3) and a founding member of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), NAA is dedicated to advancing aviation art, sport, and science in the US. Covering everything from skydiving to commercial airlines, NAA maintains US aviation records.
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The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the mission of promoting the art, sport and science of aviation and space flight. While there are several ways to show your support of NAA and America’s aviation community — through membership, attending events and nominations for awards — donations in support of NAA’s mission are always welcomed.
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Corporate Membership
Corporate Members are pivotal to NAA's mission of advancing aviation and space flight, and in return, they receive a range of benefits and services.
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Affiliate Membership
NAA's Affiliate Members, representing various aviation sectors, collaborate and foster unity; benefiting the broader aviation community.
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Aero Club Membership
Originally the Aero Club of America, NAA now serves as a clearinghouse for regional or local aero clubs that are affiliated with NAA.
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Encouraging the Sport of Aviation Our Airsports Members Span Across the U.S.
Air Sport Organizations (ASOs) embody America’s diverse flying disciplines. With nearly half a million members across the U.S., they encompass activities ranging from aerobatics, aeromodeling, and ballooning, to gliding, helicopters, ultralights, and parachuting.
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July 1, 2025
Bombardier Named as Presenting Sponsor for the National Aeronautic Association Records Celebration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – July 1, 2025 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce Bombardier as the presenting sponsor for its 2025 Aviation Records Celebration at the esteemed Kansas Aviation Museum in Wichita, KS, on Friday, July 11, 2025. As the official record keeper for United States aviation, the NAA reviews and certifies dozens of world and national record attempts each year. These records are meticulously reviewed and verified by Art Greenfield, NAA’s SVP of Contest and Records, and those qualifying as world records are ratified by the international body of air sports, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI)....
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June 26, 2025
Joan Sullivan Garrett Chosen as the 2025 Recipient of the Prestigious Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 26, 2025 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced today that Joan Sullivan Garrett has been selected to receive the 2025 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for her pioneering work in aviation telemedicine. “The NAA’s Wright Trophy recognizes a living American for significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States,” said Amy Spowart, President and CEO, NAA. “Joan’s visionary leadership and dedication have enhanced aviation safety for over four decades, permanently raising industry standards and saving countless lives. Her innovation embodies the spirit and legacy of the Wright Brothers.” In 1983, Sullivan Garrett,...
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March 25, 2025
Parker Solar Probe Earns the 2024 Collier Trophy
NASA and Johns Hopkins-Led Team Makes History with Unprecedented Mission to the Sun’s Corona. WASHINGTON, DC, March 25, 2025—The highly prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy, awarded by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) since 1911 for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America, will be bestowed upon the Parker Solar Probe (Parker) Team, led by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), on June 12, 2025 in Washington, D.C. “As the oldest national aviation organization in the U.S., the NAA’s awards are the most prestigious and sought-after in the industry,” said...
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March 11, 2025
Bill Harris Named 2025 NAA Bruce Whitman Trophy Recipient
Association Leader recognized for service to U.S. Soldiers and families WASHINGTON, D.C., March. 11, 2025 ─ The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced today that William “Bill” R. Harris, Jr., Executive Director of the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA), has been selected as the 2025 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy recipient. Serving as Director since 1995, Harris oversees communicating AAAA initiatives to senior government leaders, coordinating the Army Aviation Caucus of 52 U.S. Congressmen, publishing Army Aviation Magazine, and providing membership and meeting planning services, including the 10,000-attendee annual Summit and various classified and unclassified Army Aviation meetings. “Under Bill’s leadership,...
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