08/19/2026
It’s National Aviation Day in the US!
This day of recognition was established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to honor pioneers in aviation, including Orville and Wilbur Wright, Amelia Earhart, and Charles Lindbergh. The date, August 19, was chosen because it is Orville Wright’s birthday.
Join us in taking time to reflect on the impact aviation has had on our lives—from transportation and trade to global connections and more. Today we celebrate all those who paved the way, as well as the engineers, pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers, and other aviation professionals who continue to innovate and move the field forward.