Happy #NationalAviationDay! 🛩️ From barnstormers to space explorers, aviation has always been about pushing boundaries and inspiring the next generation. Today, we honor the pioneers of flight and celebrate the future of innovation in the skies. 🌍✨

Mark your calendars—family fun, flying legends, and cockpit tours are coming your way October 3 & 4 at Aviation Discovery Fest at Dallas Executive Airport! ✈️ 🛫 Tickets info and more at the link below!🎟️ buff.ly/3cZyGGK

🗓️ On this day — Oct. 14, 1947 — Capt. Chuck Yeager, in the Bell X-1 “Glamorous Glennis,” became the first person to break the sound barrier, reaching Mach 1.06 over Muroc Dry Lake. #AviationHistory #OnThisDay #FlyNAEC

🗓️ October 20 is International Day of the Air Traffic Controller — honoring the men and women who guide aircraft safely through the skies every day. Clear skies and steady hands to those who keep aviation moving! ✈️ #Aviation #AirTrafficController #FlyNAEC

Did you know? In WWII, some pilots personalized their bombers with hand-painted nose art for luck and morale. 🎨✈️ Today, the world’s largest authentic collection of those artworks lives right here at the NAEC in Dallas. #WWII #NoseArt #FlyNAEC

Before GPS, pilots used maps, stars, and skill. 🗺️✨ At the NAEC, you can see the analog instruments that guided aircrews through the skies—no touchscreens required. #AviationHistory #STEM #WWII

Some museums have “look only” signs… We prefer “go ahead and try it!” 😉 Discovery is hands-on at the NAEC.

Dallas, TX, built nearly 19,000 WWII aircraft — powering victory in the air. 💪 That legacy still flies at the NAEC.

Future pilots start with curiosity. Future engineers start with questions. Future innovators start HERE. 🤝 Explore youth aviation programs at the NAEC. #STEM #Education #Aviation #Dallas

Did you know the B-24 Liberator was one of the most produced American aircraft of WWII? You can stand under one right here — and learn the stories of the heroes who flew them. ✈️

In WWII, soldiers decorated makeshift Christmas trees with pieces of parachute silk, tin foil from chewing gum, and other scraps — reminders of home and brighter days ahead. 🎄✈️ From the NAEC family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Hands-on STEM ✨ + Real aviation history 📜 = A field trip kids never forget. Educators, let’s plan your visit ➜ flynaec.org

From breaking barriers to inspiring future pilots—these stories deserve the spotlight. Join us for our Black History Month event on Feb. 20–21. 🖤✈️ #HonorThePast buff.ly/v5PCX85

Big dreams start somewhere ✨ The Aviation Start Dream Launch Tour takes off March 7—designed to connect students with opportunities in aviation. buff.ly/yUbnsIm

Warbirds. History. Hands-on aviation experiences. Warbird Weekend takes over April 11—perfect for families and aviation fans alike. buff.ly/Cf89Osi

Future pilots, engineers, and aviation leaders—this one’s for you. ✈️ Aviation Start Dream Launch Tour 📅 March 7 buff.ly/yUbnsIm

An evening of elegance, remembrance, and celebration. The Victory Ball returns March 28 ✨ Join us as we honor history in timeless style. buff.ly/501Q2zW

Get ready for a weekend surrounded by legendary aircraft and living history. ✈️ Warbird Weekend | April 11 buff.ly/Cf89Osi

Dancing, history, and unforgettable moments—The Victory Ball is almost here. March 28 | Don’t miss it. buff.ly/501Q2zW

The countdown is on! Warbird Weekend lands April 11—see historic aircraft up close and experience aviation history in action. buff.ly/Cf89Osi