Mon, Jan 18, 2010
President Of The National Aeronautic Association Kicks Off The
Year
The Wichita Aero Club will launch its 2010 schedule by hosting
Jonathan Gaffney, President of the National Aeronautic Association
as the guest speaker for its first monthly luncheon on January
19.
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is the record-keeper
for United States aviation. All official records set in the air
must be sanctioned by the NAA's Contest & Records department.
The organization provides observers for many record attempts and
compiles all the data necessary to certify records. A
non-profit 501 (c ) (3) entity "dedicated to the advancement
of the art, sport and science of aviation in the United
States." The NAA's scope encompasses all areas of
flight - from skydiving and models to commercial airlines and
military fighters. It also hosts an online database listing all
current records and record-holders.
Jonathan Gaffney became 31st President and Chief Executive
Officer of the National Aeronautic Association on July 9, 2007. He
has led a revival of corporate and individual support for the
organization, helping to increase corporate contributions to NAA by
86%, re-establishing strong, professional relationships with NAA's
corporate partners, air sport affiliates, and associated aero
clubs, and strengthening NAA Board involvement. NAA also
presents the industry's most prestigious awards each year,
including the Robert Collier Trophy, the Wright Brothers Memorial
Trophy, the Katherine Wright Trophy, and numerous other awards.
Prior to arriving at NAA, Mr. Gaffney served for 12 years as the
Vice President for Communications of the Metropolitan Washington
Airports Authority, the operators of Washington Dulles
International and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airports.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh (M.A.,'88) and
Quinnipiac University (B.S. '83), he recently completed a 22-year
career as an Officer in the Navy Reserve, retiring with the rank of
Commander. Prior to his work in aviation, he served for five years
as a senior staff member in the United States House of
Representatives as Legislative Director to Congressman Jim
Moran.
The Wichita Aero Club was founded in October of 2008 to foster and
promote interest in aviation, provide a forum focused on the
industry's issues and achievements and bring together those with a
passion for flight.
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