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March 20, 2024

The NAA Looks to Young Professionals to Drive Innovation

Representing Diversity in the Industry, the NAA Celebrates the Inaugural Class of Aviation’s Next Generation Washington, D.C., March 20, 2024—The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is thrilled to announce the launch of a Young Professionals Committee (YPC). This new initiative will increase the diversity of experiences and drive the NAA mission. “Over 100 years after the founding of NAA, a new generation of aviation leaders is emerging,” said Sam Magill, NAA Vice Chair. “The NAA is excited to provide this group with an important platform on the national stage. We are as excited to learn from them as they are to...

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March 12, 2024

2024 Henderson Trophy To Be Awarded To Safety Leader Medaire

Pioneer Enterprise Recognized for Medical and Security Assistance Solutions Washington, D.C. March 12, 2024 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is thrilled to announce that MedAire has been chosen to receive the 2024 Clifford Henderson Trophy. The Henderson Trophy, founded in 1960, is named after Clifford W. Henderson, an enthusiastic aviation proponent. The Trophy is awarded annually to a living individual, group of individuals, or an organization whose vision, leadership, or skill made a significant and lasting contribution to the promotion and advancement of aviation and aerospace. Nominees are proposed by the NAA President and approved by the NAA Executive...

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March 5, 2024

NAA Names James Schenck as the 2024 Whitman Trophy Recipient

PenFed’s CEO Recognized for Enduring Support of Aviation and Veterans Washington, D.C./Tysons, Va., March 5, 2024 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that PenFed Credit Union President/CEO & PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy. A visionary leader and selfless humanitarian, Schenck is honored for his dedication to commemorating, celebrating, and advocating for the impact and heritage of America’s military veterans and his willingness to promote and support the next generation of aviators. Established in 2019 by the NAA Board of Directors, the Bruce Whitman...

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February 21, 2024

Four Aerospace Innovations Advance To The Final Round For The 2023 Robert J. Collier Trophy

Representing General & Business Aviation, Military Aviation, Aerospace, and Sustainable Propulsion, the finalists for the 2023 Collier are Among the Most Diverse Class to Date. Washington, D.C. February 20, 2024 -The National Aeronautic Association is thrilled to announce the finalists vying for the 2023 Collier Trophy. The Robert J. Collier Trophy is selected by a prestigious group of aviation leaders chosen by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). The trophy is awarded 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...

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January 3, 2024

The National Aeronautic Association Announces New Directors

The 2024 Board Will Support Next Chapter of Growth for America’s Longest Standing National Aviation Association Washington, D.C. January 3, 2024 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce the election of six new members to its Board of Directors. From commercial aviation, aerospace, and visionary aeronautics, the newest members bring extensive experience and enhanced direction to round out the Board. The new board members are: Darby Becker, G.E. Lauren Haertlein, Joby Aviation Joan Higginbotham, Ad Astra, LLC Billy Nolen, Archer Aviation James Viola, Helicopter Association International Claudia Zapata-Cardone, United Airlines “Our current Board of Directors comprises a...

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December 21, 2023

The National Aeronautic Association Recognizes the Best in Humanitarian Flying

The 2023 Public Benefit Award recipients share their time and talent for humankind The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is honored to announce the 2023 Public Benefit Flying Awards recipients. Created in partnership with the Air Care Alliance (ACA), a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations, the Public Benefit Flying Awards recognize volunteer pilots, other volunteers, and organizations engaged in flying to help others and those supporting such work. Uniting their love of flying and selfless devotion to humankind, pilots and other volunteers engaged in Public Benefit Flying combine their talent and time with the desire to help others. Types of...

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December 7, 2023

Cassandra Bosco Named Recipient of 2023 Brewer Trophy

Advocate and Champion of Aviation Education Chosen for Honor The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that Cassandra Bosco has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Frank G. Brewer Trophy. Bosco is honored for a lifetime of leadership and service as an effective advocate for shaping and cultivating the next generation through aviation education. “I am thrilled and honored to be the recipient of the Brewer Trophy. Throughout my career, I have loved sharing the excitement of opportunities afforded by aviation and aerospace with both career seekers and enhancers – in the hope that they will...

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November 30, 2023

Major Stephen Keck to Receive 2022 Mackay Trophy

USAF Earns the Prestigious Mackay Trophy For Most Meritorious Flight Of The Year The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that Major Stephen D. “Ali” Keck, USAF, is the recipient of the 2022 Mackay Trophy. The Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (CSAF) names the honoree of the award, which the NAA administers. The CSAF chose Major Keck as the recipient of the prestigious recognition for his leadership and skill as an Airman, according to the notification provided to the NAA. The CSAF said, “As Weapons Assistant Director of Operations and Evaluator Pilot, 335th Expeditionary...

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November 8, 2023

National Aeronautic Association Announces 2023 Recipients of the McDonald Award

Aviation Leader, Journalist, Safety Expert, and Champion Aeromodeller Recognized as the 2023 Distinguished Statesmen of Aviation. The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that Gregory Feith, Wilson Leach, Jim Richmond, and Robert Stangarone are the 2023 Distinguished Statesmen of Aviation. The NAA’s Board of Directors established the Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman and Stateswoman of Aviation Award on October 16, 1954. The award honors outstanding living Americans who, through their efforts over an extended period of years, have made significant contributions to aeronautics and reflected credit upon America and themselves. Previous recipients of this award include Chuck Yeager,...

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September 19, 2023

Ross Perot Jr Named Recipient of 2023 Whitman Trophy

Record-setting aviator awarded for significant and impactful support of U.S. military service members. Washington, DC, September 18, 2023 – The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that Mr. Ross Perot, Jr. has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy. Perot is being honored for his commitment to preserving, recognizing, and sharing the impact of America’s military heroes for the inspiration of aviators to come. A native of Dallas, graduate of Vanderbilt University, and former USAF Air Force fighter pilot, Perot is also the first person to circumnavigate the world in a helicopter. Not...

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