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National Aviation Day Observes Rich History of Flight
Industry reflects on century of innovation on anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday.
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The Wright Stuff: National Aviation Day Is Here
Take a moment to celebrate the incredible journey of flight and how the next generation can be inspired.
Rarefied Air: Celebrating National Aviation Day
In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established National Aviation Day on August 19—Orville Wright’s birthday.
National Aviation Day Presents Opportunity to Spark Interest
A looming technical labor shortage has prompted a push to get youth interested in becoming aircraft mechanics.
What Are You Doing for National Aviation Day?
Museums and aircraft enthusiasts mark the occasion with fly-ins and reflection.
