Aviation Leaders Mary Miller & Pete Bunce to Receive the 2025 Engen Trophy

The Board of Governors of the Aero Club of Washington is pleased to announce that they will honor two aviation industry luminaries with the 2025 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence: Mary Miller, former Vice President, Industry and Government Affairs, Signature Aviation and Pete Bunce, former President and CEO, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).  Both Miller and Bunce have recently retired from their long-held and distinguished positions dedicated to advocating for general and business aviation.

View the press release.

April 30, 2025 Luncheon

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

12:00 p.m. – Networking Reception
12:30 p.m. – Luncheon

Westin Washington DC Downtown Hotel
Anacostia Ballroom
999 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)

Please submit all government guest invitation requests to stephanie@aeroclub.org by April 18th.

Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event. After April 23rd, refunds will not be issued. Tickets are not transferrable to future Aero Club luncheons.

Cockpits & Cocktails: A Runway Program Event – May 1, 2025

Thursday, May 1, 2025

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Airbus Experience Center
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW
8th Floor
Washington, DC 20004
(map & directions)

Are you a young professional working in aviation or new to the industry? Then this Aero Club Runway Program event is for you! Enjoy networking with colleagues over a cocktail while exploring immersive exhibits, flight simulations, and more at the Airbus Experience Center.

Limited number of tickets available.  Registration required by April 25th.

Thank you to our event sponsors:

H4 Advisors, LLC

Registration Closed: March 12, 2025 Luncheon

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

12:00 p.m. – Networking Reception
12:30 p.m. – Luncheon

Westin Washington DC Downtown Hotel
Rock Creek Ballroom
999 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)

Please submit all government guest invitation requests to stephanie@aeroclub.org by March 3rd.

Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event. After March 5th, refunds will not be issued. Tickets are not transferrable to future Aero Club luncheons.

SOLD OUT: February 20, 2025 Luncheon

February 2025 Luncheon (1)

Thursday, February 20, 2025

12:00 p.m. – Networking Reception
12:30 p.m. – Luncheon

Westin Washington DC Downtown Hotel
Potomac Ballroom
999 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)

Please submit all government guest invitation requests to stephanie@aeroclub.org by February 10.

Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event. After February 13, refunds will not be issued. Tickets are not transferrable to future Aero Club luncheons.

SOLD OUT

2024 Wright Memorial Dinner Photos

The 2023 Wright Memorial Dinner was held on Friday, December 15, 2023 and honored Capt. Robert Crippen for “… his devotion to public service and the advancement of American aerospace; his achievements as an aviator, astronaut, and leader; and his selfless dedication to the future of humankind.”

Registration Closed: January 23, 2025 Luncheon

Thursday, January 23, 2025

12:00 p.m. – Networking Reception
12:30 p.m. – Luncheon

Westin Washington DC Downtown Hotel
Anacostia Ballroom
999 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)

Please submit all government guest invitation requests
to stephanie@aeroclub.org by January 14.

Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event.  After January 16, refunds will not be issued.  Tickets are not transferrable to future Aero Club luncheons.

Join the Aero Club or renew your membership today to receive a discount on your luncheon registration!

Registration Closed: November 21, 2024 Luncheon Registration

Thursday, November 21, 2024

12:00 p.m. – Networking Reception
12:30 p.m. – Luncheon

Capital Hilton
Federal AB Ballroom
1001 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
(map & directions)

Please submit all government guest invitation requests
to stephanie@aeroclub.org by November 12.

Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event.  After November 14, refunds will not be issued.  Tickets are not transferrable to future Aero Club luncheons.

Join the Aero Club or renew your membership today to receive a discount on your luncheon registration!

Registration Closed