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Precourt, Udvar-Hazy in NAHF Hall of Fame Class of 2027

National Aviation Hall of Fame revealed 2027 enshrinement class ahead of NBAA-BACE

NAHF announcement of 2027 enshrinees. — NAHF president and CEO Aimee Maruyama (center left) announced the 2027 enshrinee slate during a reception on the eve of NBAA-BACE, with three of the inductees present: (From left) Charles Precourt, J. Bob Balaram, and Steven Udvar-Hazy.

By AIN Staff • AIN Staff

October 21, 2026

The National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) leaders unveiled the 2027 class of inductees, naming six individuals who have made groundbreaking contributions to aviation and aerospace. These individuals have left their mark through a spectrum of accomplishments that furthered flight, space exploration, education, safety, aviation economics, and philanthropy, and sparked the interest and imagination of new generations.

NAHF president and CEO Aimee Maruyama announced the slate during a reception on Monday during NBAA-BACE, with three of the inductees present: Mars Helicopter project originator and chief engineer J. Bob Balaram, former NASA chief astronaut and renowned aviation safety advocate Charles Precourt, and philanthropist and aviation leasing pioneer Steven Udvar-Hazy. The other members of the class include model rocketry innovator and entrepreneur Vernon Estes, the late astronaut Judith Resnik, and the late Neal Vernon Loving, who was a trailblazing aviator, aircraft designer, and aeronautical engineer.

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