73rd Annual Wright Memorial Dinner Honored General Charles Bolden
Wright Memorial DinnerThe 73rd Annual Wright Memorial Dinner Honored General Charles Bolden and was held on December 17, 2021.
2021 November 16th Luncheon with Steve Dickson
Club NewsJoin us for the November 16th Luncheon featuring Steve Dickson, Federal Aviation Administration Administrator, and presentation of the Donald Engen Trophy to Linda Hall Daschle. Tickets available now.
July Virtual Luncheon featuring Robert Sumwalt, NTSB
Virtual LuncheonsRobert Sumwalt, retired Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board discusses aviation safety issues with Melissa Sabatine, president of the Aero Club of Washington
June 28th Virtual Luncheon, featuring Captain Joe DePete
Virtual LuncheonsWe are pleased to present our June virtual luncheon, featuring Captain Joe DePete, President, ALPA
“Cultivating a Strong, Safe, and Diverse Airline Pilot Workforce”
April Virtual Luncheon with Julia Cooke
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COME FLY THE WORLD
The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am
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March Virtual Luncheon with Gary Kelly, CEO of Southwest Airlines
Club News, Virtual LuncheonsGary Kelly, CEO of Southwest Airlines, spoke to the Aero Club on March 10.
February Aero Club Luncheon with Rep. Rick Larsen
Club News, Virtual LuncheonsFebruary virtual luncheon featuring U.S. Representative Rick Larsen
October Speaker: Major General Mark E. Smith, Civil Air Patrol’s 24th National Commander.
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Major General Mark E. Smith leads CAP’s more than 63,000…
Major General Charles Bolden will be honored with the 2020 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
Club NewsNAA announced that Major General Charles Bolden, USMC (Ret.), was selected as the recipient of the 2020 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for "... his impassioned commitment to public service in aviation and aerospace as an aviator, astronaut, and leader and his dedication to excellence for the advancement of all humanity."
Michael Quiello to Receive 2020 Engen Award for Aviation Excellence
Club NewsThe Aero Club of Washington is pleased to announce it will present its prestigious Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence 2020 to Michael Quiello later this year.
June Virtual Luncheon: Dan Elwell, FAA Deputy Administrator
Club News, Virtual LuncheonsHear Dan Elwell, FAA Deputy Administrator, speak for our June virtual luncheon.
2019 Wright Memorial Dinner honored Major General Michael Collins
Club News, Wright Memorial DinnerThe 2019 Wright Memorial Dinner honored Major General Michael Collins for his lifelong dedication to aerospace and public service in the highest order.
FAA’s Carl Burleson is the recipient of the 2019 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence
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The Aero Club of Washington’s Board of Governors selected…
2018 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence awarded to Margaret Jenny
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Margaret Jenny, the recently-retired president of RTCA and…
2018 Wright Memorial Dinner honored Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton
Club News, Wright Memorial DinnerThe 2018 Wright Memorial Dinner honored Gen. Lloyd “Fig” Newton, USAF (Ret.) for his extraordinary achievements as a history-making African American aviator in service to his country, and tireless, continuing contributions to the advancement of aviation education and advocacy.
2017 Wright Memorial Dinner honored Gen. J.R. “Jack” Dailey, USMC (Ret.)
Club News, Wright Memorial DinnerThe 2017 Wright Memorial Dinner honored Gen. J.R. “Jack” Dailey, USMC (Ret.), Director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and recipient of the 2017 NAA Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy.
Aero Club Foundation brought more than 100 middle school girls to meet Shaesta Waiz
Foundation NewsThe Aero Club Foundation brought more than 100 middle school girls to the Air and Space Museum to meet Shaesta Waiz, the first female pilot from Afghanistan and youngest female to fly solo around the world in a single engine airplane.
Aero Club of Washington Board of Governors Appoints Yvette Rose Foundation President
Foundation NewsWashington, D.C.— The Aero Club of Washington announced today that its Board of Governors has unanimously chosen Yvette A. Rose as its Foundation President.