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All Roads Lead to the Gem City
In October 2023, the United States will host the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale’s (FAI) 117th Annual Conference. The event, which will take place in Dayton, Ohio—Aviation’s birthplace and the final resting place of both Orville and Wilbur Wright—will welcome FAI delegates, designated representatives of international affiliate members, FAI elected officers, presidents of honor, honorary patrons of FAI, designated representatives of corporate patrons of FAI, companions of honor, and delegates appointed by presidents of commissions. The conference’s major highlight will be the 25 October awards dinner, which recognizes the achievements of distinguished members i
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“From aviation’s earliest days, FAI has taken a leading role in supporting and promoting the art, sport, and science of aviation. As a founding member of FAI, the National Aeronautic Association is proud to welcome FAI, for the first time, to the Birthplace of Aviation: Dayton, Ohio. The Wright Brothers themselves played key roles in both organizations so it is natural that the aviation world should reconvene in Dayton. NAA looks forward to welcoming all of you.”
Source: National Aeronautic Association president and CEO Greg Principato, remarking about the news that the United States will host the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale’s (FAI) 117th Annual Conference.
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