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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September 4, 2024
NAA to Recognize Aviation’s Most Talented and Accomplished People
The 2024 Fall Awards Highlight the Stars of Aeronautics WASHINGTON, D.C. -September 4, 2024- The National Aeronautic Association (NAA), America’s oldest national aviation organization, has announced that its Fall Awards event will be held on November 6th, 2024. The awardees, who span the entirety of the aerospace industry, represent military aviation, business leaders, general and business aviation, humanitarianism, and air sports. “Our 2024 recognition event will celebrate aviation excellence and achievement,” said Amy Spowart, NAA President and CEO. “These individuals highlight the innovative spirit of aviation, individual courage, and extraordinary selflessness. Their impact leaves a legacy that inspires and shapes the...
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August 15, 2024
Theresa Claiborne Selected as the NAA’s 2024 Katharine Wright Trophy Recipient
Trailblazer is recognized for historic impact and inspirational legacy Washington, D.C. August 15, 2024-The National Aeronautic Association is thrilled to announce that Theresa Claiborne is the 2024 Katharine Wright Trophy recipient. “Theresa is a courageous role model who overcame racial and gender barriers to start her career as the first black woman qualified as a Air Force pilot, KC-135 pilot, and Air Force flight instructor. She recently ended her commercial flying career with over 23,000 flight hours as one of the first black women commercial airline Captains,” said Amy Spowart, NAA President and CEO. “Theresa’s very essence motivates and inspires...
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July 3, 2024
Art Greenfield Elevated to Senior Vice President, Contest & Records
Dedicated aviation professional recognized for unwavering commitment to aeronautics Washington, D.C., July 3, 2024 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is thrilled to announce the promotion of Art Greenfield to Senior Vice President, Contest & Records. Greenfield, a leading voice at the NAA for over 30 years, is recognized for his exceptional leadership and influence in the international air sports community. His service to the United States National Air Sports Control and the entire international air sports community, marked by his exceptional management and recording of aviation records, earned him the prestigious Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) Silver Medal in 2012. “Understanding and applying...
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July 1, 2024
The National Aeronautic Association Celebrates the OSIRIS-REx Team at Collier Dinner
Pictured: Robert Lightfoot, President, Lockheed Martin Space; Amy Spowart, President & CEO, NAA; Jim Albaugh, Board Chair, NAA; Mike Moreau, Deputy Project Manager, OSIRIS-REx, NASA; James Free, Associate Administrator, NASA. The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) honored the OSIRIS-REx Team with the 2023 Robert J. Collier Trophy on June 13. The OSIRIS-Rex team includes Lockheed Martin, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Johnson Space Center, The University of Arizona, and KinetX Aerospace, among many others. The OSIRIS-REx team is recognized “for successfully executing the first American retrieval of an asteroid sample and its return to earth, enabling greater study of our solar...
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