Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame, Honoring RI's Rich Aviation History

The RI Aviation Hall of Fame welcomed its 22nd class of honorees on Saturday, November 23, 2024.

Some 230 attendees - our largest crowd ever - helped recognize nine more people who have contributed to the aviation heritage of our State and our Nation.

Save the date: the 2025 Induction dinner will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025!

Browse the 2024 Honorees

New Facility

We envision a new, self-sufficient heritage and technology facility at the former Quonset Naval Air Station. It will consist of a recreation-based family attraction, educational center, events facility and workforce development hub. A large element of its appeal will be its focus on the aviation and maritime heritage of Narragansett Bay.

Browse Honorees

Rhode Island has played a role far out of proportion to its size in the development, growth and use of aviation. Since 2003 we have honored some 175 individuals and groups, and we have an equal number of nominations awaiting processing. Honorees have included astronauts, war heroes, aeronautical engineers, airline executives, inventors and manufacturers. Browse their amazing stories here.

Donate

We ask you to consider a tax-deductible donation to support our efforts to develop our new educational center and family attraction at Quonset Point, and to endow our capability to continue to annually recognize those with Rhode Island roots for their contributions to the field of aviation