The Westin DC Downtown Hotel
Anacostia Ballroom
999 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)
Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event. After March 17th, refunds will not be issued. Tickets are not transferrable to future Aero Club luncheons.
The Westin DC Downtown Hotel
Potomac Salon 3 (Anacostia Registration Desk)
999 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)
Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event. After February 18th, refunds will not be issued. Tickets are not transferrable to future Aero Club luncheons.
This luncheon is rescheduled from the previously planned October 8th event. All registrations for the postponed October luncheon will automatically apply to the January 21st luncheon. If you previously registered for the October event but are unable to attend on the new date, please email Stephanie Griffith at stephanie@aeroclub.org to request a refund by January 14th.
Additionally, if you had previously requested government guests for your table, please email stephanie@aeroclub.org to re-confirm or update your requests for the January lunch.
The Marriott Marquis
Liberty Salons IJKL
901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)
Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event. After November 25th, refunds will not be issued. Tickets are not transferrable to future Aero Club luncheons.
This luncheon will also serve as the Aero Club’s Annual Members Meeting, during which members will vote on the proposed slate of directors for 2026. If you are a current Aero Club Member, please check your email for additional details in advance of the meeting.
The Westin Washington DC Downtown
Rock Creek Ballroom
999 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)
Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event. After October 13th, refunds will not be issued. Tickets are not transferrable to future Aero Club luncheons.
Important Note:
This luncheon is independent of the postponed October 8th Luncheon that was scheduled with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. All registrations and sponsorships from the postponed October 8th Luncheon will automatically transfer to the rescheduled date, which will be announced once confirmed.
If you wish to attend the October 20th Luncheon featuring Chris Sununu, please register below.
The Aero Club of Washington is pleased to host a Members-Only Breakfast on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. This special program will feature a panel discussion with Members of Congress who are directly involved in aviation policy, and provide a unique opportunity for Aero Club members to engage with policymakers in a more intimate setting. Please note: Rep. Dina Titus, who was previously announced as a panelist, is no longer able to participate due to unforeseen circumstances.
Different from our regular luncheons, this event will offer:
Not a member? Join or renew your membership to attend this exclusive event.
Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event. After September 10th, refunds will not be issued. Tickets are not transferrable to future Aero Club events.
For Immediate Release
July 17, 2025
Contact: Stephanie Griffith
stephanie@aeroclub.org (703) 386-4330
The Aero Club of Washington Names NTSB and Federal, State, and Local
DCA Crash First Responders as 2025 Persons of the Year
Washington, DC – The Aero Club of Washington proudly recognizes the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the dedicated federal, state, and local first responders who led the emergency response during the January 29, 2025 midair collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), naming them the 2025 Persons of the Year.
Established by the Aero Club of Washington’s Board of Governors in 2024, this honor is presented to individuals or groups who have made a positive and significant impact on aviation at the national level within the preceding 18 months. In the immediate aftermath of the DCA crash that claimed the lives of 67 individuals, these professionals demonstrated exceptional coordination, courage, and commitment to safety. Their swift response, technical expertise, and compassionate service ensured a thorough and transparent investigation critical to strengthening our national aviation system.
In recognizing the NTSB and the first responders from across agencies and jurisdictions, the Aero Club honors a shining example of public service at its finest. Their actions reflect the highest ideals of our nation, and we are deeply grateful for their dedication and commitment during one of the most challenging moments in recent aviation history.
“The individuals we honor this year exemplify what it means to serve with integrity and professionalism,” said Steve Morrissey, President of the Aero Club of Washington. “When the call came, they dropped everything and rushed to the aid of those in need. Their actions reinforce that aviation safety depends not only on technology and procedures but on the people who dedicate themselves to the mission. We honor their service with this award.”
“After the devastating midair collision near DCA, the world saw what I have the privilege of seeing every day: dedicated safety professionals, all experts in their fields, working with quiet determination to draw knowledge from tragedy to improve safety for all—work we could not accomplish without our vital federal, state, and local partners, many of whom supported search-and-recovery efforts and assisted in our on-scene investigative work,” said NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy. “The difficult yet vital work of these public servants makes each of us safer. We all owe them a debt of gratitude.”
The Aero Club of Washington will present the Persons of the Year Award at the 77th Annual Wright Memorial Dinner on Thursday, December 11th at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. Joan Sullivan Garrett, Founder of MedAire, will also be honored with the National Aeronautic Association’s 2025 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy at the same event. For more information, please visit www.aeroclub.org.
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Background on the Aero Club of Washington
As an industry cornerstone, the Aero Club of Washington is dedicated to providing a forum for discussion of aviation and aerospace issues and achievements. Hosting hundreds of national and international aerospace leaders at its monthly luncheon meetings over the years, the Aero Club has fostered and promoted interest in the principles and development of aeronautics since 1909.
The Marriott Marquis
901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)
Please submit all government guest invitation requests to stephanie@aeroclub.org by July 21st.
Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event. After July 22nd, refunds will not be issued. Tickets are not transferrable to future Aero Club luncheons.
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
6th St & Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20560
(map & directions)
CityBar Rooftop Lounge
400 E St SW
Washington, DC 20024
(map & directions)
SOLD OUT
If you’d like to join the waitlist for this event, please email stephanie@aeroclub.org.