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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

Pulitzer Air Race Pre-Registration Opens

Nov 29, 2022

NAA is pleased to announce that pre-registration is now open for teams planning to participate in the 1st Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race. The Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race is a 1,000 nm cross-country air race from Eppley Airfield (KOMA), Omaha, NE to Dare County...

Aviation Volunteers and Organizations Honored with
2022 Public Benefit Flying Awards

Nov 2, 2022

The NAA, in partnership with the Air Care Alliance (ACA) - a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations - is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Public Benefit Flying Awards. These awards were created to honor volunteer pilots, other volunteers,...

Susan Mallett to Receive the 2022 Brewer Trophy

Oct 22, 2022

Susan Mallett is being recognized for “… her passionate and sustained aviation education leadership and ambassadorship to create enduring collaborative partnerships, programs, and products, which have impacted and inspired over 2 million American youth since 1986.”...