International Air & Space Hall of Fame Celebrates Honorees

NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen was one of seven inductees in this year's class.

Julie Boatman

Monday, November 22, 2021 at 01:32 PM ET

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Nine inductees were honored at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Credit: San Diego Air & Space Museum

Key Takeaways:

The International Air & Space Hall of Fame held its annual ceremony, sponsored by the San Diego Air & Space Museum, to recognize individuals and organizations for their lasting contributions to aviation and space.
The 2021 class of inductees included diverse figures such as NBAA president Ed Bolen, Space Shuttle Commander Eileen Collins, Astronaut Charlie Duke, and organizations like Federal Express and The Commemorative Air Force.
The Hall of Fame celebrates elite leaders, visionaries, and risk-takers who have significantly advanced and innovated within the air and space industry.

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The International Air & Space Hall of Fame recognized a wide range of people, companies, and organizations during its annual ceremony on Saturday. The honor roll is sponsored by the San Diego Air & Space Museum in California.

“The International Air & Space Hall of Fame represents those elite leaders and organizations, which have made lasting contributions regarding aviation and space; and who will be remembered as visionaries and risk-takers, pioneers unwilling to live with the status quo knowing there can be better and more innovative solutions to even the most complex challenges,” said James G. Kidrick, San Diego Air & Space Museum president and chief executive officer.