TheWingsClub

The Wings Club Foundation is a New York-based nonprofit organization and global society of aviation professionals, founded in 1942 to bring aviation leaders together and advance aeronautics. It provides a forum for discussion of aviation issues through events, lectures, luncheons, annual meetings, and special programs featuring industry speakers. Members include aviation professionals and enthusiasts, with individual and corporate membership options and opportunities to connect with leaders across the industry.

Education and charitable service are central to the Foundation’s mission. Its scholarship program supports students from university aerospace programs who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership, helping prepare future aviators, engineers, and problem solvers. The organization also offers scholarship videos and supports initiatives such as Aerospace on Campus and humanitarian outreach, including charitable organizations that use aviation to help people in need. Its activities include the Distinguished Achievement Awards and Outstanding Aviator Awards, recognizing contributions to aviation. The Wings Club Foundation shares news, event information, annual reports, and resources for members and the public.