United States

Commemorates the Wright brothers' first powered flight at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903.

Commemorates the first crewed balloon flight in North America (1793) — a nod to where aviation began.

A lighthearted celebration of flight — fold, launch, and see whose paper airplane soars farthest.

Recognizes the controllers who guide aircraft safely through our skies, marking the first U.S. air traffic control centre (1936).

A U.S. observance honouring airborne forces and the history of military parachute operations.

A week of aviation appreciation surrounding National Aviation Day — a great window for airport programming and outreach.

The flagship day celebrating the history and progress of flight, held on Orville Wright's birthday.

Commemorates the Wright brothers' first powered flight at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903.