Northrop Grumman Chairman Wes Bush to receive 2016 Howard Hughes Memorial Award from Aero Club

Los Angeles, CA  – Wes Bush, chairman, CEO and president of Northrop Grumman Corporation, a leader in global security, has been selected by the Aero Club of Southern California to receive its 2016 Howard Hughes Memorial Award.  Established in 1978 by the Hughes family, the Award is presented annually to an aerospace leader whose accomplishments have contributed significantly to the […]

Commander Jim Lovell Receives 2015 Howard Hughes Memorial Trophy

The 2015 Howard Hughes Memorial Trophy was awarded to Commander Jim Lovell. Actor Tom Hanks, who famously portrayed Lovell in the film Apollo 13, presented Commander Lovell with the award. [button color=”accent-color” hover_text_color_override=”#fff” size=”medium” url=”/photo-gallery/” text=”See More Photos” color_override=””]

Aero Club Hands Spruce Goose Title to Evergreen Aviation Museum

On November 7, five days after the 68th anniversary of the only flight of the Hughes Flying Boat, the Aero Club of Southern California handed over title to the Spruce Goose to the Evergreen Aviation Museum which bought the aircraft after it was evicted from its dome alongside the Queen Mary. The ceremony capped the […]

Apollo Astronaut Jim Lovell to receive 2015 Howard Hughes Memorial Award

James A, Lovell, Jr. has been selected by the Aero Club of Southern California to receive the 2015 Howard Hughes Memorial Award. Established in 1978 by the Hughes family, the Award is presented annually to an aerospace leader whose accomplishments have contributed significantly to the advancement of aviation or space technology. Lovell will receive his Award at a banquet […]