Registration Closed: 75th Annual Wright Memorial Dinner

The Aero Club of Washington’s
75th Annual Wright Memorial Dinner

Honoring Capt. Robert L. Crippen, USN (Ret.)
Recipient of the NAA Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for 2023

“Honor, Dedication, Inclusion: Leading the Way to Excellence”

Friday, December 15, 2023

The Westin Washington, DC Downtown Hotel
(formerly the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel)
Potomac Ballroom
999 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

6:30 p.m. – Reception
7:30 p.m. – Dinner and Award Ceremony

Black Tie or Military Equivalent

Room Block: The Aero Club has reserved a block of rooms at a discounted rate of $139 for the nights of December 14 and 15.  Reservations can be made here though November 23.

Registration Closed

SOLD OUT: October 25, 2023 Luncheon

Featuring Guest Speaker:
David Carbon
VP GM, Prime Air
Amazon

October 25, 2023

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

Marriott Marquis
University of DC Ballroom
901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)

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

Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event.  After October 18, 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!

SOLD OUT

 

Ambassador Carol B. Hallett to Receive the 2023 Engen Trophy

The Board of Governors of the Aero Club of Washington is pleased to announce that Ambassador Carol B. Hallett has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Donald D. Engen Aero Club Trophy for Aviation Excellence.  Hallett is being honored for her visionary leadership and lifelong dedication to shaping the future of aviation during her distinguished career in public and private service.  View the press release.

Robert Crippen to be Honored with 2023 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

On September 12, 2023, the National Aeronautic Association announced that Captain Robert Crippen, USN (Ret.) has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy 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.”

Crippen will be presented with the Wright Trophy at the Aero Club of Washington’s 75th Annual Wright Memorial Dinner on December 15, 2023 in Washington, DC.

View the press release.

Aero Club Runway Program September Networking Event

Are you a young professional working in aviation or new to the aerospace industry? Then this FREE Aero Club Runway Program event is for you!
Limited number of tickets available.  Registration required by September 25th.
Thank You to Our Sponsors:

 

Registration Closed: September 28, 2023 Luncheon

Featuring Guest Speaker:
Senator Tammy Duckworth
Chair, Aviation Subcommittee
U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

September 28, 2023

* NEW EVENT START TIME*
12:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. – Networking Reception

12:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – Luncheon

Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel
Potomac Ballroom Salon 1
999 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)

Please submit all government guest invitation requests
to stephanie@aeroclub.org by September 19.

Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event.  After September 21, 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

 

Registration Closed: July 27, 2023 Luncheon

Featuring Guest Speaker:
Justin Erbacci, CEO,
Los Angeles World Airports

And Moderator:
Lori Aratani, The Washington Post

July 27, 2023

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

Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel
Anacostia Ballroom Salons D&E
999 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)

Please submit all government guest invitation requests
to stephanie@aeroclub.org by July 20.

Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event.  After July 20, 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

 

Registration Closed: June 21, 2023 Luncheon

With Guest Speaker
Ben Minicucci
CEO, Alaska Airlines

June 21, 2023

11:30 a.m. – Networking Reception
12:00 p.m. – Luncheon

Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel
Anacostia Ballroom Salons D&E
999 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20001
(map & directions)

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

Refund Policy: Refund requests will be approved up to one week prior to the event.  After June 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