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July 1, 2020

The Ninety-Nines Honor Aerospace Leaders at Virtual Conference

The Ninety-Nines, an international organization of women pilots founded in 1929, honored the following seven aerospace leaders at their 2020 International Conference Virtual Meeting in July 2020. Congratulations to all of the award winners! Award of Achievement for Contributions to Aviation Dr. Jacque Boyd Award of Achievement to the Ninety-Nines Marion Jayne Award of Inspiration The Mercury 13 Award of Merit Captain Barry Schiff President’s Award Laura Ohrenberg George Palmer Putnam Award Rod Machado Katharine Wright Trophy Dorothy Cochrane

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June 17, 2020

June 17, 2020 Newsbite

Dear NAA Members and Friends, As NAA continues to adapt our learning and networking based programs to meet the challenges of our new world, we are excited to announce our second webinar in partnership with the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) – Space: Charting the Next Trajectory. Join hosts Amy Spowart, President & CEO of the NAHF, and Greg Principato, President & CEO of the NAA, on June 25th at 11:00 a.m. ET as they lead a lively discussion about space flight – past, present, and future – with a group of extraordinary aerospace leaders. Expert panelists include Capt....

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June 4, 2020

June 4, 2020

Dear NAA Members and Friends, On May 28th, association members, business leaders and interested attendees joined NAA and the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) for the first in a series of webinars that bring together aviation and aerospace influencers to gain insight on the future of the industry. The number of attendees was double what was anticipated and the content more impactful and meaningful than could have been predicted. The webinar featured four industry leaders from the most vital aviation sectors; general, business and commercial air travel. Host Amy Spowart, President and CEO of the NAHF, and moderator Greg...

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May 28, 2020

2019 Mackay Trophy to be Awarded to the United States Air Force Crew of Hawg 71 Flight

NAA announced on May 28, 2020 that the United States Air Force Captain Alexander E. Boules and Major Charles C. Stretch, the aircrew of Hawg 71 flight, have been named the recipients of the 2019 Mackay Trophy. The Mackay Trophy was first presented by Clarence Mackay in 1912 and was later deeded to the National Aeronautic Association. Administered by the United States Air Force and NAA, the trophy is awarded for the “…most meritorious flight of the year by an Air Force person, persons, or organization.” As outlined in the United States Air Force nomination, the crew of Hawg 71...

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May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020 Newsbite

Dear NAA Members and Friends, Earlier this week, NAA announced plans to host a free webinar, “Airports, Airlines and Airplanes” on May 28th in collaboration with the National Aviation Hall of Fame. NAA President Greg Principato will lead a discussion with expert panelists Candace McGraw, Michael Quiello, Geoff Murray and Dale Klapmeier about what to expect when we return to travel for work, business and recreation. We hope that you can join us for this compelling conversation. The announcement of our first webinar with the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) also serves as an exciting kick-off to a new...

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May 19, 2020

The Aero Club of Southern California Shares the Story of “The Mechanician”

The Aero Club of Southern California in the past has assisted in promoting many aviation related shorts and documentaries including “Flying the Feathered Edge” the Bob Hoover Project, the Lafayette Escadrille documentary, as well as other notables. Currently, an Aero Club of Southern California member is working to share the story of Charlie Taylor, “The Mechanician.” Charlie worked with the Wright brothers in their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio and helped them to design and build the first airplane. The brothers couldn’t find anyone to build an engine light enough with the horsepower needed, so they turned to Charlie, who...

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May 5, 2020

May 5, 2020 Newsbite

Dear NAA Members and Friends, In order to stay connected to our members and friends during these challenging times, NAA is introducing a biweekly “newsbite” to feature the latest NAA news, highlight some of the projects and initiatives that our team is working on, and share announcements from NAA member organizations and the broader aviation community. We hope that you find these short news spotlights informative and uplifting. At the end of April, NAA announced that Dorothy Cochrane had been selected as the recipient of the 2020 Katharine Wright Trophy for “devoting over 40 years as a curator at the...

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April 23, 2020

Dorothy Cochrane Named Recipient of the 2020 Katharine Wright Trophy

On April 23, 2020, NAA announced that Dorothy Cochrane was selected as the recipient of the 2020 Katharine Wright Trophy. The trophy was established in 1981 and is awarded annually in partnership with the Ninety-Nines, an International Organization of Women Pilots, to an individual who “… has contributed to the success of others or made a personal contribution to the advancement of the art, sport, and science of aviation and space flight over an extended period of time.” Cochrane is being recognized for “devoting over 40 years as a curator at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, collecting and...

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March 19, 2020

President’s Message

First of all I hope all of you and your families are well. This is a tough time for all of us, but especially for those with loved ones who are sick. Let’s help watch out for each other. NAA is continuing to function. A new website is on the way, along with an improved database. Records are being processed, bills are being paid. We are continuing to work on new initiatives on sustainability and STEM that are really exciting and can continue apace in the age of social distancing. The sustainability work has truly engaged our Contest and Records...

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