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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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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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February 18, 2025
Greatest Aerospace Achievements of 2024 Unveiled
The National Aeronautic Association announces 2024 Collier Trophy finalists. WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 18, 2025 ─ The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced today the five aeronautic innovations competing for the 2024 Collier Trophy, the most prestigious award in aeronautics and astronautics. Since 1911, the coveted award has been presented annually for “the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America with respect to improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of air or space vehicles, the value of which has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year.” Commissioned by Robert J. Collier, the 7-foot tall sculpture weighs 525 pounds...
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January 21, 2025
SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission Recognized for Record-Breaking Flight
Historic firsts include the farthest women have flown from Earth and the first commercial spacewalk Washington, D.C. – Jan. 22, 2025 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that the SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission set the latest NAA space record during their 5-day mission in orbit. Among them, the crew reached an apogee of 875 miles, which set a national record* for Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon as the farthest any women have flown from Earth. As the official custodian of aviation and aerospace records in the United States, the NAA certifies all new U.S. records. The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale...
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