National Aeronautic Association

National Aeronautic Association
AbbreviationNAA
Formation1905; 119 years ago (1905)
TypeNot for profit
PurposeAviation advocacy
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Location
Chairman
James Albaugh
Amy Marino Spowart
Websitenaa.aero

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is a federally recognized 501c3 whose mission is to advance and oversee the advancement of the art, sport, and science of aviation and space flight. The NAA achieves this by fostering opportunities to participate fully in aviation activities and promoting public understanding of the importance of aviation and space flight in the United States.

The NAA serves to

  • Develop opportunities to strengthen mutual objectives of the NAA’s corporate members, Air Sports organizations, affiliate and institutional members, and regional aero club members, as well as aid in the formation of affiliated aero clubs in U.S. cities where such organizations do not now exist;
  • Represent U.S. aviation throughout the world as the U.S. National Air Sport Control (NAC) of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale;
  • Encourage, coordinate, document, and promote competition and record-making aviation and space events following the rules prescribed by the FAI;
  • Recognize and reward those who make outstanding contributions to the advancement of aviation and space flight through presentations of awards and other honors;
  • Endorse sound national programs and other efforts designed to help the U.S. remain a leader in aviation and space flight;
  • Support and encourage aviation and space education programs;
  • Promote and encourage public participation in and appreciation of U.S. aviation and space activities.