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Happy International Civil Aviation Day! ✈️ Join us in celebrating the incredible impact of aviation on global development. ✨

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.

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 in the United States.

As a Founding Board member of Women in Aviation International (WAI), Bosco leveraged her talent and commitment to aviation education by playing a leading role in establishing WAI’s Young Professional Advisory Group. She was also pivotal in the creation of the Super Mentor Program and Jobs Connect platform within WAI. One of Bosco's largest and most impactful collaborations, to date, is with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she launched the successful MOOC ‘Leadership for Women in Aerospace and Aviation’, which has drawn over 2,200 attendees. Currently, Bosco serves as co-chair of the Aviation Accreditation Board International Industry/Educator forum whose goal is a collaboration of industry and educators to prepare top-notch future talent for the aviation industry.

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Now accepting artwork submissions for the 2024 Official Serigraph Poster!

Enter by submitting your original artwork to Lisa Mulder at 4401 Alameda Blvd NE, ABQ, NM 87113, or a digital image of the artwork, at a minimum of 300DPI to [email protected]. Title each submission with your name and contact information, including email. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: December 15th, 2023

What is a serigraph? A serigraph is a high-quality, limited edition fine art print, made on high-quality absorbent paper. Since 1978, this Balloon Fiesta poster has become a coveted collectible item. To view posters from previous years, visit https://balloonfiesta.com/Poster-Archive.

Only 3️⃣ days left to get your tickets for the 75th Annual Wright Memorial Dinner! This year's dinner honors the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy recipient Robert Crippen. 🌠

Since 1948, this annual award honors a living American for significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States. Previous recipients include aviation legends Charles Lindbergh, Jimmy Doolittle, Olive Ann Beech, and Neil Armstrong.

Be sure to join us as we celebrate aviation - the past, present and future on December 15th!

Tickets can be purchased here ➡️ https://www.aeroclub.org/2023-wright-memorial-dinner/


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NAA members have significant ambitions that will help us reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

Corporate member Rolls-Royce plc has successfully completed compatibility testing of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on all its in-production civil aero engine types.

These compatible SAF engines power other members' planes, including Bombardier Global 5500 & 6500 and Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation G700 & 800.

Testing has involved a variety of ground and flight tests to replicate in-service conditions. All the tests confirmed the use of 100% SAF does not affect engine performance.

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The nomination period for the Robert J. Collier Trophy is now open! 🏆

The Collier 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 has been thoroughly demonstrated by actual use during the preceding year.” 🌟

The Collier trophy represents a timeline of aviation achievement. Be sure to send your out-of-this-world nomination and become part of history by January 31st. 🌠

More information can be found here ➡️ https://naa.aero/awards/awards-and-trophies/collier-trophy/

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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.

In 1911, Clarence H. Mackay commissioned the Mackay Army Aviation Cup for the Aero Club of America, known today as the NAA. The cup is now widely known as the Mackay Trophy. The silver Art Nouveau trophy, crafted by Tiffany and Company, features four depictions of Nike, the winged Greek goddess of victory, holding the Wright Military Flyer and is awarded to the most meritorious flight of the year in military aviation. The USAF and the NAA present the trophy annually.

The Mackay Trophy will be presented by General Allvin to Major Keck at Nellis Air Force Base in January.

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Good luck to at the World Gliding Championships! All eyes are on you Soaring Society of America to go to great heights and capture the W-I-N 🙌

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Congratulations to Stephen Coleman for achieving NAA's latest record! 🛩️

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Today, on , we ask that you consider the National Aeronautic Association in your end-of-year giving.

Formed just shortly after the Wright Brothers' inaugural flight, the NAA has been there since the beginning and is here for the future. 🌠

We look forward to working together with you, soaring to new heights, conquering new challenges, and pushing the boundaries and limits of aviation development. ✈️

Every donation and membership to the NAA counts! We are for your support. 🙏

Donation ➡️https://naa.aero/about/donate-to-naa/
Membership ➡️https://naa.aero/membership/membership-application

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is just around the corner! We ask that you consider the NAA in your end-of-year giving. We know that you will receive many requests. 🙏

The NAA has been the legacy and spirit of aviation from the beginning. Please support us as we continue to work towards the future of the aviation and aeronautic industry. 🛫

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We hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! Today, we would like to thank our affiliate members. 🙌

NAA's Affiliate Level Members represent a special collection of aviation businesses and organizations that participate in many critical aviation issues, such as, aircraft manufacturers' liability, airline operations, aviation historical preservation and much more. Their individual missions and support of NAA's mission benefit us all.

We are truly grateful for your continued support of our mission.

Happy Thanksgiving from the National Aeronautic Association. We are so thankful for your continued support. May your day be filled with joy, surrounded by family and loved ones. 🍁🦃

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Yesterday, November 21st, marked 240 years of untethered human flight in a hot air balloon. Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent, Marquis d’Arlandes, first flew aloft for 5.6 miles over 25 minutes at 3000 feet in 1783.🔥

Last month, the 66th Coupe Aeronautique Gordon Bennett took place. The winners, Eric Decellières and Benoît Havret, stayed aloft for 1,653 miles over 3.5 days, reaching an altitude of over 15000 feet! They covered a distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Jacksonville, North Carolina.

The USA sent 3 teams who flew amazingly!
Noah Forden & Brenda Cowlishaw flew 1,382 miles in 65.5 hours.
Barbara Fricke & Peter Cuneo flew 1,209 miles in 66 hours.
Mark Sullivan & Cheri White flew 908 miles in 57 hours.

Embracing progress, breaking barriers, and rewriting the limits – here's to celebrating how far we've come! 🌟


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Ready for Thanksgiving? Today we would like to thank another member of the NAA family - our corporate members. 🫶

Our corporate members are fundamental in achieving NAA's mission to advance the art, sport, and science of aviation and space flight.

We are so thankful for your continued support of our mission and look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together in 2024 and beyond! 🚀

National Aeronautic Association | Awards & TrophiesFor 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 SportsPart of NAA’s miss...

This week we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to those who inspire and build the NAA's mission. 👏

One of the main mission of the NAA is to promote and encourage public participation in and appreciation of U.S. aviation and space activities.

From scholarships, luncheons, dinner galas, and networking opportunites, our Aero Club members do just that! We are so grateful to have your continued support. 🤩

: We are incredibly proud to announce the successful completion of the world’s first trans-Atlantic flight utilizing 100% sustainable aviation fuel ( ) in both engines. Data collected during this flight will serve to advance the industry toward its net-zero goals.

Special thanks to partners Pratt & Whitney, World Energy, World Fuel Services, Honeywell Aerospace, Safran, Eaton and many more for their support in achieving this historic mission.

Learn more: https://glf.aero/TRANS-ATLANTIC-SAF

As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to those who inspire and build the NAA's mission. 👏

Today, we express our deepest thanks to the US Air Sports groups for consistently delivering excellence on both the national and international stages.

The NAA is proud to sanction and bestow authority to these organizations who represent the absolute best in US Air Sports. 🪂

☀️Did you miss the Q & A of the 2023 McDonald Distinguished Statesmen of Aviation last week? Be sure to check them out below!

🦺 Gregory Feith ➡️https://naa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Greg-Feith-QA.pdf

🗞️ Wilson Leach ➡️https://naa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Wilson-Leach-QA.pdf

🛩️ Jim Richmond ➡️https://naa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jim-Richmond-QA.pdf

🏛️ Bob Stangarone ➡️https://naa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Bob-Stangarone-QA.pdf

The McDonald Distinguished Statesman & Stateswoman of Aviation award honors outstanding living Americans who have made significant contributions to aeronautics.

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Meet Bob Stangarone, a 2023 McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation recipient. He is recognized for over five decades of exceptional skills and leadership as a communicator, strategic thinker, journalist and chronicler of aviation history. 🏛️

Bob is Chairman & President of the New England Air Museum and a dedicated member of the NAA Board! Take a look at Bob's Q&A here ➡�https://naa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Bob-Stangarone-QA.pdf

The McDonald Distinguished Statesman and Stateswoman of Aviation Award was established in 1954 to honor outstanding living Americans who have made significant contributions to aeronautics. Some notable Distinguished Statespeople include Katherine Stinson, Marjorie Stinson and Bobbi Trout.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you know what that means? The kids are home from school.🏫

The NAA and NASAO have you covered for at least one activity! Why not let your child's imagination soar and take part in the FAI International Art Contest? 🖌️

This year's theme is "Air Sports For A Peaceful World". With 3 age category, youths age 6 to 17 can participate and show us how they imagine air sports contributing to a harmonious and peaceful world. 🌎

More information can be found here ➡️https://nasao.org/page/international-aviation-art-contest

Meet Jim Richmond, one of this year’s recipients of the 2023 McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation. He is recognized for his significant advancements in aviation, earning hundreds of aerosport awards, inspiring youth into aviation-related careers, and serving the US as an aerosport competitor and in the military. 🏅

This month, Jim turns 96! Check out his Q&A and what interested this world champion aeromodeller in air sports ➡�https://naa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jim-Richmond-QA.pdf

In 1954, the McDonald Distinguished Statesman and Stateswoman of Aviation Award was established to honor outstanding living Americans who have made significant contributions to aeronautics. The first recipients included Igor Sikorsky, Godfrey Cabot, Carl Vinson, and Hiram Bingham.


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Did you know this year's Wright Brother Memorial Trophy Recipient, Robert Crippen, has flown on four missions including STS-1, the first orbital spaceflight of NASA's Space Shuttle program. 🌟

On December 15th, be sure to join us at the 75th Annual Wright Dinner hosted by the Aero Club of Washington where we will be honoring Bob!

Make your reservations today ➡️ https://www.aeroclub.org/2023-wright-memorial-dinner/

Meet Wilson Leach, one of this year’s recipients of the 2023 McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation. He is recognized for his extraordinary dedication to serving the aviation field over more than half a century and perseverance in nurturing Aviation International News from a small publishing company into an industry leader. 🗞️

Interested in getting to know Wilson better and his love of James Bond? Check out his Q&A here ➡️https://naa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Wilson-Leach-QA.pdf

Did you know that the McDonald Distinguished Statesman and Stateswoman of Aviation Award was established almost 70 years ago to honor outstanding living Americans who have made significant contributions to aeronautics. Previous recipients include astronauts, Collier recipients, pioneers in aviation, educators and many more!

Meet Greg Feith, one of this year's McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation. Greg is recognized for his lifetime achievements as an aviation safety expert, a champion of best practices and an unwavering advocate elevating aviation safety awareness and training for the next generation. 🦺

Interested in hearing more about Greg's story, how he first became interested in aviation and aviation safety, advice he would give his younger self and his proudest achievement?

Be sure to check out his Q&A here ➡�https://naa.aero/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Greg-Feith-QA.pdf

Did you know that the McDonald Distinguished Statesman and Stateswoman of Aviation Award was established almost 70 years ago to honor outstanding living Americans who have made significant contributions to aeronautics. Previous recipients include Clay Lacy, Chuck Yeager, Joe Kittinger, and Olive Ann Beech.

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Congratulations to James Barnhart and Pierce Brooks for achieving NAA's latest record flying an Embraer Praeter 600.

On this day, the National Aeronautic Association would like to thank the men and women who have served our country.

For over 25 years, the NAA has been awarding the Katherine & Marjorie Stinson Trophy to a living person for an outstanding and enduring contribution to the role of women in the field of aviation, aeronautics, space, or related sciences. 🛩️

The recipients of the Stinson Trophy represent all segments of the aviation industry, including astronauts, former military, renowned aerobatic pilots, professors, aviation maintainers and innovators. The recipients of this award are truly champions in their contribution to the role of women in aeronautics.

Do you know a champion deserving of the Stinson Trophy? Then be sure to send in their nomination today!

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Stinson Trophy | National Aeronautic Association Stinson Trophy Nominations from September 1 – November 30 Nomination Guidelines for the Katherine & Marjorie Stinson Trophy Katherine and Marjorie Stinson Trophy About the Award The Stinson Trophy was created in 1997 by the National Aviation Club (now part of NAA) to honor the accomplishments of t...

The National Aeronautic Association joins a grateful nation in honoring the life and legacy of Col. Frank Borman, USAF. Col. Borman passéd away on Nov. 7, 2023.

“When Borman, Lovell, and Anders made their historic flight around the moon on Apollo 8, little did they knew that the would change the course of history,” said Amy Marino Spowart, NAA President and CEO. “For their Gemini 7 Flight, Borman and Lovell received the Harmon Trophy, and for Apollo 8, the crew received the Collier Trophy. Frank Borman’s impact on aerospace is beyond extraordinary.”

Borman was an avid modeler and our friends at the Academy of Model Aeronautics have a fantastic bio on Col. Borman. Please see this link for the highlights of a remarkable man.

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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. 🏆

Established in 1954, the Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman and Stateswoman of Aviation 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.

Gregory A. Feith for “his lifetime achievements as an aviation safety expert, champion of best practices, and advocacy elevating aviation safety awareness and training for the next generation.”

Wilson Leach for “his extraordinary dedication to serving the aviation field over more than half a century and perseverance in nurturing AIN from a small publishing company into an industry leader.”

Jim Richmond for “significant advancements in aviation, earning hundreds of aero sports awards, inspiring youth into aviation-related careers, and serving the US as an aero sports competitor and in the military.”

Robert Stangarone for “his nearly five decades of skilled leadership as a communicator, strategic thinker, journalist, and chronicler of aviation history.

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Be sure to stay tuned over the next few days for more information on each of these outstanding statesmen!

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Are you an looking for classroom activities or the parent of a budding artist? Check out NASAO & the National Aeronautic Association's International Young Artists Contest 🎨 Learn more here: https://nasao.org/page/international-aviation-art-contest

We would like to thank all the delegates, attendees, awardees, record-holders, sponsors, speakers, and volunteers who joined us at the FAI General Conference! The National Aeronautic Association was thrilled that we could welcome such a diverse and international group to the Birthplace of Aviation. ✈️

40 countries, 6 continents, 150 participants - this was truly a global conference! 🗺️

Again thank you to all those who joined us in Dayton! Until next time.

It's been 1️⃣ week since the FAI General Conference. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the FAI and NAA staff who were both present behind and in front of the screen!

A big thank you to Markus Haggeney, Visa-Matti Leinikki, Kamile Vokoun Háková, Amy Spowart, Greg Principato, Art Greenfield and Tina Wu! This truly was a collective and collaborative effort.

During the 117th FAI General Conference, there were great conversations, exchanges, and learning opportunities, which could not have been done without our keynote speakers and panelists!

We would like to thank:
James Viola from the HAI Heli-Expo who gave a keynote on membership - how to retain, attract and grow a member-based organization.

James Darcy and Miguel Iturmendi who provided a keynote on sustainability and their views on the future of sustainable aviation. They also discussed The Perlan Project, a world record-setting climate and aerospace research project that will change how we fly.

Sam Magill from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration & NAA Vice-Chair, Chad Budreau from Academy of Model Aeronautics ,and Dante Centuori from the Armstrong Air & Space Museum with Amy Spowart, NAA President & CEO, discussed one of the most famous Ohioans, Neil Armstrong. During the "fireside chat", the panelists discussed Armstrong and his entry into aviation through aeromodelling as well as the future of aviation.

Logan Rex from the Armstrong Air & Space Museum showcased the Armstrong FAI records, brought out specifically for the General Conference.

Last week, 145 participants from over 35 countries were welcomed to Dayton - the birthplace of aviation. This was the first in-person FAI General Conference following the pandemic and the first time in 40 years to be hosted in the USA.

Our volunteers were integral to the success of the conference. The NAA would like to thank Mary Bruggaman, Kerisa Citro, Meagan Scharrer, Mike Ullery and Susan Richardson for all their assistance. 🙏

📝🌎 Take a look at the report from the 117th FAI General Conference in Dayton, USA.
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Over 145 participants, including Delegates from 45 Members and 12 Commissions present or represented, were welcomed by the hosts, USA’s National Aeronautic Association (NAA).