National Aeronautic Association

The NAA Fall Awards Dinner is just 1️⃣ week away! We are grateful for the incredible support and generosity of our sponsors, whose contributions make it possible to celebrate aerospace & aviation excellence. 🏆 We look forward seeing you there—get ready for an unforgettable evening! 🎉 For more information ➡ https://lnkd.in/gmWPHSSM

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) Fall Awards Dinner is just around the corner and we don't want you to miss out! TOMORROW October 29th is your final chance to reserve a spot celebrating aviation and aerospace excellence. 🏆 From military aviation heroes and trailblazing astronauts to business leaders, innovators, and humanitarian heroes—this night is dedicated to recognizing excellence in every facet of aeronautics. For tickets and awardees ➡ https://lnkd.in/gmWPHSSM

The National Aeronautic Association is pleased to announce the 2024 Public Benefit Flying Award 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. This year recipients are: ✨ Distinguished Volunteer Pilot: John Jewett for altruistically giving his time, talent, and resources to transport hundreds of passengers to their life-saving medical care as an Angel Flight West volunteer pilot. ✨ Outstanding Achievement in Advancement of Public Benefit Flying: Mercy Medical Angels for helping patients to find “the shortest distance between home and help”, and for hope delivered daily. ✨ Champion of Public Benefit Flying: Daniel Cheung for his dedication and unwavering support of charitable aviation. Read the full press release ➡ https://lnkd.in/eWcfJr5J Mercy Medical Angels will receive the Public Benefit Flying Award at the NAA’s Fall Award Dinner on November 6, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The event is open to the public, and tickets and sponsorships are still available ➡ https://lnkd.in/gmWPHSSM #volunteer #humanitarian #aviation #aeronautic #publicbenefit

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) was thrilled to present Embraer several FAI - World Air Sports Federation and NAA records during NBAA BACE. The #Praetor600 has set three records: Albany, NY to London, UK; Dillingham, AK to Washington D.C.; Milwaukee, WI to Dillingham, AK. In Vegas? Be sure to head over and check out the Praeter600, Phenom100EX, and Phenom 300E. #achievement #aviation #records #worldrecords Embraer Executive Aircraft, Inc. (photo courtesy Embraer)

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) celebrated the record-breaking achievement of the Bombardier Global 7500 at the National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Conference & Expo. The #Global7500 has now claimed over 60 world records! NAA President & CEO Amy (Spowart) Marino joined Bombardier Leadership during the Monday press conference in Vegas. At the press conference, Éric Martel, President & CEO of Bombardier announced the first production of the Global 8000 which is expected to enter service in late 2025. During the Tuesday keynote, Laurent Beaudoin, Chairman Emeritus of the Board, Bombardier and Pierre Beaudoin, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bombardier were honored with NBAA's Meritorious Service to Aviation Award. Still at NBAA-BACE? Be sure to head over to the static display and check out the Global 7500, Global 6500, Challenger 3500, and a Challenger 300. #aviation #records #bombardier (photos courtesy of AVWeb and Greg Principato)

The National Aeronautic Association is honored to present the Clifford Henderson Trophy to MedAire at National Business Aviation Association BACE. MedAire is recognized for its groundbreaking medical and security assistance solutions. NAA President & CEO Amy (Spowart) Marino, NAA Vice-Chair Samantha Magill, and NBAA President & CEO Ed Bolen presented the Henderson Trophy to MedAire Founder Joan Sullivan Garrett and CEO Bill Dolny. For over 60 years, the Henderson 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. #aviation #excellence #safety #bizav #nbaa

Meet Bobbi Wells, a 2024 Distinguished Stateswoman of Aviation. Bobbi is recognized for her pioneering impact on aviation safety, continued commitment to elevating others through dedicated mentorship, and addressing the future workforce by addressing culture. 🛩 How did you first get interested in aviation? The airport in my hometown is named Wenz Field after my great uncle, who was a bush pilot in Alaska. He joined the Army during WWII and was killed while conducting high altitude bombing testing in the Yukon. Aviation has been connected to my family since. I always saw aviation as a way to access places around the world I'd always dreamed of seeing. I grew up in a tiny, remote Wyoming town. The world outside seemed so big. Aviation made it smaller and more accessible. 💪 What is your proudest achievement to date? I’m most proud of the impact I’ve had with individuals. My goal always is to help people realize their superpowers by believing in their unique capabilities. I may never know whether I made a difference but will always try. 🌱 What advice would you give your younger self? I don’t believe in borrowing lessons from the future, so I struggle with how to teach my younger self. I do think, no matter where you are in life, it’s important to remember to enjoy the journey. I also believe that doing hard things brings the most joy and fun. If it’s truly scary, it’s probably what you should do. 🏆 What does this award mean to you? This incredible award reflects the promise of opportunity we enjoy in America. It’s the demonstration that someone from a small, cowboy town can make a difference in a complex and challenging industry. Everyone has a chance to create impact and once in a while, you might change someone’s life. 🍕 What is your favorite pizza topping? My favorite pizza topping is Calabrian pepper. It’s spicy and offsets the creaminess of the cheese and balances the acidity of the tomatoes. Ready to celebrate aviation and aerospace excellence? Join us on November 7th ➡ https://lnkd.in/gmWPHSSM

Are you attending affiliate member National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas this week? NAA President & CEO Amy (Spowart) Marino will be in attendance and celebrating some incredible records and achievements on site! NAA members represent the best of aviation and are constantly innovating and pushing the boundaries of what is possible, developing cutting-edge technologies, advancing safety protocols, and redefining best practices. Be sure to head over to their static display or booths and explore what they have been working on! #nbaa #bace #aviation #lasvegas #aerospace #astronautic

Love hearing Gary Dunn, FRAeS, President of NAA Corp Member Aviation Partners share National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinee Joe Clark’s FAI - World Air Sports Federation Record setting flight! Check it out 👇🇺🇸 🥇 ✈️ 👇

Meet James Viola, a 2024 Distinguished Statesman of Aviation. James is recognized for his lifetime achievements as an Aviator, Commander, Safety Professional, and Aeronautical Industry leader, a champion of leading teams, has distinguished him as a true statesman for the industry. 🦅 🚁 How did you first get interested in aviation? Loved looking to the sky as a child and made some cardboard wings around 8 years old and tried to fly from a garage roof. I did not know any pilots so joined the Army in hopes of flying. It was a long windy road, but it worked out. 🛟 What is your proudest achievement to date?  Saving lives, from prevention of friendly fire in combat, to civilian flight instruction. Teaching others how to identify the proper risk, and mitigate that risk to enjoy safe flying.  🗣 What advice would you give your younger self?  Slow and steady, listening is twice as important in speaking, but know when to speak up.  🏆 What does this award mean to you?  WOW - it is absolute peer recognition. That my peers appreciate my having flown almost entirely during my military service, then my working my way up from Federal Aviation Administration Operations Inspector to Director of General Aviation, and then my being selected to be the President of the Vertical Aviation International - To me this award acknowledges my commitment to the aviation industry to develop the industry to its full potential and leave it safer for the next generation. 🍕 What is your favorite pizza topping? Pepperoni and cheese Thank you to Vertical Aviation International for being a silver sponsor at the NAA Fall Awards! Ready to celebrate aviation excellence, be sure to join us today ➡ https://lnkd.in/gmWPHSSM #excellence #aviation #statesman