National Aviation Day, established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, is celebrated each year on August 19th—Orville Wright’s birthday. It’s a day to honor the pioneers of flight, reflect on how far aviation has come, and recognize the innovations that continue to shape the skies. From early experiments in powered flight to modern aerospace engineering, aviation remains a defining part of
American progress.
Today, the aviation industry supports more than 10 million jobs in the U.S. alone. |
