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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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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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December 18, 2024

National Aeronautic Association Announces New Members of its Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dec. 18, 2024 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA), the oldest aviation organization in the United States, today announced its 2025 Board of Directors, which comprises a diverse mix of global industry leaders with deep experience in the aviation ecosystem. The new Board members will leverage their expertise to help the NAA enhance its value to members and find new ways of helping to chart the future flight path of aviation and space flight. “It’s an honor to welcome these dynamic leaders to NAA’s board, and we look forward to their contributions as we continue to support aviation’s...

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November 13, 2024

Notice of Annual Meeting of the Membership

This news presents notification of the 2024 Annual Members Meeting, during which NAA members will elect its 2025 Board of Directors. Meeting Information National Aeronautic Association Annual Members Meeting Friday, December 13, 2024 10:00 a.m. ET Independent members can use this link to attend the membership portion of the meeting. Board directors will receive a separate meeting invite.  Proposed 2025 NAA Board of Directors OFFICERS Jim Albaugh, Chair Samantha Magill, Vice Chair NASA Jason Hopkins, Treasurer Lockheed Martin Elizabeth Matarese, Secretary FAA (Retired) Ted Ellett, General Counsel Hogan Lovells Amy Spowart, President and CEO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jim Albaugh Nicole Alexander...

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October 25, 2024

The National Aeronautic Association Announces Recipients of 2024 Public Benefit Flying Awards

2024 recipients recognized for outstanding dedication and contribution to public benefit flying Washington D.C. – October 25, 2024- The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced today the 2024 Public Benefit Flying Awards recipients. Created in partnership with the Air Care Alliance (ACA), a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, the NAA’s Public Benefit Flying Awards recognizes individual volunteers and volunteer organizations who utilize aviation for humanitarian actions. Combining a love of flying and selfless devotion to humankind, pilots and other volunteers involved in Public Benefit Flying make a meaningful impact on communities and individuals in need. This altruistic form of aviation...

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October 10, 2024

Aviation Education Pioneer to Receive National Recognition

Glendon Fraser Recognized for Dedication to Youth Programming and Outreach Washington, D.C. – October 10, 2024 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced that Glendon Fraser is the 2024 Frank G. Brewer Trophy recipient. The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) announced today that it is awarding the 2024 Frank G. Brewer Trophy to Lt. Col. Glendon Fraser, U.S.A.F. (ret.), Senior Airline Captain, aviation program pioneer, aerospace educator, and non-profit board member. Established in 1943, the Frank G. Brewer Trophy is awarded annually to an individual, a group of individuals, or an organization for significant contributions of enduring value to aerospace education...

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