Centennial Tribute to Retrace Historic Flight of ‘Spirit of St. Louis’

Lindbergh Foundation’s exclusive private jet expedition will celebrate a century of aviation history.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 01:30 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

The 100-year anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight will be marked on May 21, 2027. [Credit: FLYING Archive]

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The Lindbergh Foundation is launching a centennial celebration for Charles Lindbergh's historic 1927 solo Atlantic flight, culminating on May 21, 2027.
A core event is a six-day private jet expedition (May 15-22, 2027) retracing Lindbergh's original route from St. Louis to Washington, D.C., New York, and finally, Paris.
This initiative is a mission-driven fundraising effort to inspire and support the next generation in STEM, innovation, and aerospace development, building on Lindbergh's pioneering spirit.
The celebration includes collaborations with EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2027 and international commemorative events in Paris, including a focus at the Paris Air Show.

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As May 21, 2027, approaches—the 100th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s historic solo flight across the Atlantic—the Lindbergh Foundation is launching a once-in-a-century tribute.

To mark the centennial, the foundation on Tuesday at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, announced it is organizing an exclusive, six-day private jet expedition (May 15-22) that will retrace the legendary route from St. Louis to Washington, D.C., New York, and finally, Paris.