A Star Studded Celebration and the Goodyear Blimp
The Goodyear Blimp is celebrating 100 years as an icon in the skies above countless cultural and historic events. Pete Bunce, former president & CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, “Flight of the Grumman Cats,” legendary fighter aircraft produced by Grumman, and Jack Pelton, chairman and CEO of EAA and a leader throughout the aviation community for decades will be honored at the annual star-studded International Air & Space Hall of Fame gala to be held on Saturday November 8 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park.
Guests from around the world are assembling for a spectacular evening of fun and extraordinary recognition, as each guest is treated to a behind the scenes look into the lives of these true air and space legends. Since 1963, the International Air & Space Hall of Fame has honored the world’s most significant pilots, crew members, visionaries, inventors, industry leading companies, aerospace engineers, aerospace industrialists, preservationists, designers and space explorers.
“The International Air & Space Hall of Fame Class of 2025 represents the true pioneering spirit of aviation exploration, from American icons in the skies over countless cultural and historic moments, to record-setting flights, legendary fighter aircraft, and groundbreaking revolutions in commercial and business aviation innovation,” said Jim Kidrick, president & CEO of the San Diego Air & Space Museum. “Achievements in aviation and space, as embodied by the honorees in the prestigious International Air & Space Hall of Fame, directly represent the human pioneering spirit and pursuit of mankind’s future frontiers. This is a can’t miss event and something every guest will remember for the rest of their lives. Guests come from all over the globe just to be in the room with the honorees and join in this momentous celebration of achievement.”
Woven into the fabric of America for a century through countless cultural and historic moments, Goodyear Blimps have appeared at marquee events, from the Olympics to the first Super Bowl, been featured in famous songs, movies and television shows, generated millions of dollars for charities and communities, and even aided the U.S. Military effort during WWII. Starting with the blimp Pilgrim in 1925, Goodyear Blimps have served as a public relations vehicle to drive brand awareness for the company and delight fans in communities across the country for 100 years and counting.
The San Diego Air & Space Museum is California’s official air and space museum and education center. The Museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and was the first aero-themed Museum to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum was voted the top Aviation Museum in California and one of the “10 Best Aviation Museum’s Around the U.S.” The Museum also is home to the prestigious International Air & Space Hall of Fame. The Museum is located at 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101.
Tickets are available on the Museum’s website at https://sandiegoairandspace.org/celebration.
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