✈️ 61st Annual Enshrinement Ceremony – Honoring Aviation Legends

📅 Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: B-29 Doc Hangar, 1788 Airport Road, Wichita, KS 67209

🛩️ Description

Join the National Aviation Hall of Fame as we celebrate six pioneers whose innovations, courage, and contributions have defined aerospace history. From NASA astronauts to legendary aerobatic performers, the Class of 2025 represents the spirit of aviation excellence.

Enjoy an inspiring evening of tribute, recognition, and connection with aerospace leaders, enthusiasts, and sponsors. Whether you’re a lifelong aviator or new to the sky-bound community, this event offers a unique opportunity to honor the past and fuel the future.

Inductees include:

• Frank D. Robinson – Helicopter innovator

• Phoebe Fairgrave Omlie – First female FAA-certified aircraft mechanic

• Gen. Lloyd W. "Fig" Newton, USAF (Ret.) – First African American Thunderbird pilot

• Dr. Mae Jemison – First African American woman in space

• John J. Goglia – Aviation safety champion

• Julie Clark – Aerobatic icon and aviation ambassador

🎟️ Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Secure your seat or inquire about becoming a sponsor by contacting Aimee Maruyama at amaruyama@nationalaviation.org or call (937) 256-0944 ext. 11.