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Advancing the art, sport, and science of aviation since 1905 |
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NAA's Greg Principato to Retire
Following a long career of public service, the National Aeronautic Association (NAA), President and CEO, Greg Principato, will retire from the association effective on September 15, 2023.
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NAA Selects Amy Spowart as President and CEO
The Board of Directors of the NAA is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Spowart as its new President and CEO. Spowart brings association leadership experience and a track-record of developing proactive initiatives.
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117th FAI GENERAL CONFERENCE |
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The FAI General Conference will take place this year in Dayton, Ohio - the birthplace of aviation from October 25 - 28.
The National Aeronautic Association is looking forward to welcoming dignitaries and delegates from over 90 countries to discuss the future of aviation achievement as well as honoring and recognizing the best of air sports.
This will be the first time since 1983 that the United States hosts the annual FAI conference.
Interested?
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Become a Partner of the FAI General Conference |
The United States has a unique opportunity to welcome and host attendees from all over the world at the FAI General Conference. Please partner with the NAA and present at only place on earth that the future of aviation achievement will be considered and the best of air sports are recognized and honored.
We invite you to join us in Dayton and share your brand with the aero world.
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ATTENTION....NAA Air Sport Groups
Join us in Dayton, Ohio on October 28th, 2023
and show the country and the world why the
U.S. leads the world in aero-sport
All North American Air Sport groups are encouraged to join us at the National Museum of the United States Air Force to demonstrate the art of their sport. We will work with the Air Boss of the NMUSAF and set up a spectacular show. We are able to include any sport apart from aerobatics due to USAF rules. We hope to have models, drones, balloons, hang gliding, paragliding, etc. If you cannot bring your equipment to join the show, please bring a static display! If you cannot bring anything, bring yourself!
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James Webb Space Telescope Industry Team celebrated at the
Robert J. Collier Dinner
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Photo (left to right): NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, NAA Chair Jim Albaugh, Northrop Grumman President,CEO & Chair Kathy Warden, NAA President & CEO Greg Principato |
On June 15th, the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) celebrated the achievements of the James Webb Space Telescope Industry Team, the 2022 Robert J. Collier recipient.
The Robert J. Collier Trophy has been awarded annually since 1911 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 James Webb Space Telescope Industry team was awarded the Collier "for revolutionizing the field of astrophysics by successfully commissioning and operating the James Webb Space Telescope, the world’s largest, most powerful and technologically complex space observatory ever built.
Many NAA members were involved in this achievement including:
The achievement of the James Webb Space Telescope can be described as that of international collaboration with over 300 academic and industry partners. Launched end 2021, Webb is already changing our understanding of the universe.
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Dr. Anita Sengupta selected as the
2022 Katherine and Marjorie Stinson Trophy Recipient
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Dr Anita Sengupta has been selected as the 2022 Katherine & Marjorie Stinson recipient.
The Stinson Trophy recognizes a living person for “an outstanding and enduring contribution to the role of women in the field of aviation, aeronautics, space, or related sciences”
Dr. Sengupta is being honored for two decades as an engineering innovator in the fields of space exploration and aviation, and for providing mentorship and aerospace education to women and underrepresented groups, inspiring them to reach for the stars.
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NAA welcomes new corporate member MedAire |
NAA is pleased to recognize new corporate member MedAire.
For more than thirty years, MedAire has delivered the best possible remote medical, security and operational support to clients in the air, on land and at sea.
MedAire's mission is to be essential to members by providing expert medical, security and operational support to keep travelers and assets safe.
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2023 International FAI Youth Aviation Art Contest
Winners Announced
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On March 10th, representatives from You Can Fly, AOPA; American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA); NAA; NASAO; Signature Flight Support and the Smithsonian selected the winners of the US FAI Youth Aviation Art Contest.
This year's theme, "Air Sports and the Environment," inspired youngsters to imagine how air sports of the future can help to keep our planet safe for future generations. See all winning US entries here.
In May, the FAI announced the international winners, including two from the US: Yuhan Lam, 2nd in the Junior Category and Jihyeon (Elly) Han, 1st in the Intermediate Category.
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NAA presents McDonald Statesman Award to William Shea |
On March 7th, NAA presented William "Bill" Shea with the McDonald Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Award at the Durham Distinguished Lecture Series in Omaha for his distinguished service as an advocate for our national aerospace system, enhancing aviation education, and energetically inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals.
Photo (Left to Right): Bill Shea, Greg Principato, Becky Lutte
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NAA presents McDonald Stateswoman Award to
Hazel Sig-Hester
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On March 3rd, NAA presented Hazel Sig-Hester with the Wesley L. Mcdonald Distinguished Stateswoman of Aviation Award, on the occasion of her 101st birthday, for enabling, sponsoring, and supporting the advancement and preservation of model aviation by establishing the Sig Manufacturing Company – a leading supplier to model airplane building since 1951 – and her dedication to furthering the education of young aviation enthusiasts through the Glen Sig Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Photo (Left to Right): Randy Gibson, Hazel Sig-Hester, Greg Principato
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Nominations open for Harmon, Wright, Brewer,
Distinguished Statesman & Stateswoman of Aviation, and
Public Benefit Flying Awards
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Summer is here and the National Aeronautic Association is in nomination season for some of our prestigious awards. Be sure to nominate before the deadline!
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NEWS & UPDATES FROM OUR MEMBERS |
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Bombardier Achieves Important Milestones on
EcoJet Research Project
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Bombardier presented the progress made on its EcoJet research project, a research platform that aims to develop technologies with the goal of reducing aircraft emissions through a combination of advanced aerodynamics and propulsion enhancements.
After several years of research, the organization successfully completed its first phase of testing with a small-scale model of a blended-wing-body aircraft, representing approximately 7% of a large business jet. Bombardier is now building on the significant knowledge acquired to engage in a second phase of testing with a model twice as large, and which completed its first flight last year to pave the way for this next test campaign.
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New Rolls-Royce Small Engine Set to Begin Tests to Advance
Hybrid-electric Flight
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Rolls-Royce announced its new small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight is set to begin testing.
The development of the turbogenerator system is combining Rolls-Royce’s electrical and gas turbine development competencies. The new combustion engine uses recent technology developments to achieve a step change in efficiency of small gas turbines. The turbogenerator can be used in serial or parallel hybrid applications. It is well suited to recharge batteries as well as provide energy to electrical propulsion units directly and therefore enables aircraft to switch between power sources in flight.
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Textron Aviation Unveils Newest Addition to
Bestselling Business Jet Family: Cessna Citation Ascend
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Textron Aviation announced the newest Cessna Citation business jet in the legendary 560XL series — the Cessna Citation Ascend. The Citation Ascend is designed to bring an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a more luxurious cabin to the midsize business jet market. Currently under development, the aircraft is expected to enter into service in 2025.
he Cessna Citation Ascend will offer state-of-the-art Garmin G5000 avionics featuring the latest software and hardware. Additionally, the Citation Ascend will offer Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engines designed to deliver better fuel efficiency, increased thrust and longer time-on-wing. The engines use new materials and technology — including a more efficient high-pressure compressor, an enhanced single stage high-pressure turbine module, and an upgraded exhaust mixer.
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Consider donating to the NAA TODAY!
Your support of the National Aeronautic Association allows us to achieve the formal recognition of aviation achievement in the United States. Because of you, we can continue our mission to advance the art, sport, and science of aviation and space flight by fostering opportunities to participate fully in aviation activities and by promoting public understanding of the importance of aviation and space flight.
The NAA is a 501(c)(3) that relies on the support of our members and donors like you. Please consider a tax-deductible gift today!
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Aero Club of Washington announces Justin Erbacci
as guest speaker at July 27th Luncheon
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The Aero Club of Washington has announced Justin Erbacci, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports as the guest speaker on July 27th.
The event will start at 12 PM at the Renaissance Hotel in DC. Be sure to book your seat for this luncheon!
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Aero Club of Southern California to Honor Larry Mendelson
and the James Webb Space Telescope Team
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The Aero Club of Southern California will celebrate the accomplishments of Larry Mendelson, CEO of HEICO, and the James Webb Space Telescope Team on September 6 at the 2023 Howard Hughes Memorial Award Ceremony.
The ceremony will take place from 6 - 10 PM at the California Club in Los Angeles. Be sure to reserve your spot today!
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Scott Neumann elected President of FAI Astronautic Records Commission (ICARE) |
Scott Neumann, long-time member of the NAA Contest & Records Board as well as Director for the NAA Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race, has been elected President of the FAI Astronautics Records Commission (ICARE).
With 28 distinguished years as a test pilot, 10 time-to-climb records to his name, and over 3800 hours in more than 50 aircraft types, Neumann’s choice of career was directly inspired by the Apollo missions.
During his tenure as President, Neumann is hoping to contribute to a revision of the FAI Sporting Code and rules for astronautical records so that space travelers in 10, 20, even 50 years’ time, have a set of working rules from which to compare and record human achievements in space.
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Bill Hughes selected as President of FAI CIVL |
CIVL Plenary 2023 has unanimously elected Bill Hughes (USA) as the new President of CIVL.
Bill has been paragliding for over 20 years and competing for over 10. Previously being the Chair of CIVL Paragliding XC Committee he is currently the President and the co-chair of the competition committee for the USA Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association, as well as the Secretary General of the PWCA. Prior to paragliding, Bill was an avid whitewater kayaker and bicyclist. Professionally, he has been a software developer and COO of several software companies. Bill lives east of Seattle, WA, USA.
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INDUSTRY EVENTS (JULY - OCT) |
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EVENTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC & AERO SPORTS (JULY - OCT) |
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July 17 - 19: US Free Flight Nationals (AMA) - Muncie, Indiana
August 2 - 25: Nationals (Gliding) - Texas
September 2 - 4: 2023 Galactic Cup (AMA) - Muncie, Indiana
September 28 - 29: 2023 Spirit of St Louis (AMA) - St Louis, Missouri
October 3 - 9: 2023 Sierra Cup (AMA), Lost Hills, California
October 4 - 6: 2023 Kotuku World Cup of New Zealand, Lost Hills, California
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The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is the oldest national aviation organization in the United States and is dedicated to advancing of the art, sport and science of aviation in the United States. We encompass all areas of flight from skydiving and models to commercial airlines, military aircraft, and spaceflight.
The NAA is the official record-keeper for United States aviation. Recognized, official records are set through our Contest & Records Board.
The NAA administers the nation’s most prestigious aviation awards, including the Collier Trophy and the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy. The Awards & Events Board oversees nominations and selections year round.
We are able to achieve our mission because of our members; thousands of individuals, organizations, and corporations representing all segments of American aviation.
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