Sullenberger Aviation Museum is excited to host the 2nd annual Girls in Aviation Day in partnership with the Charlotte Chapter of non-profit,  Women in Aviation.  This event will include a raffle, activities with community partners, and a special panel discussion from 1:00 pm -2:00 pm. This event is open to the public. As a special promotion, the first 200 GIRLS that register for the day using discount code GIA2025 will receive their admission ticket for free! To purchase tickets for this event click here: https://www.sullenbergeraviation.org/buy-tickets/ To learn more about the Charlotte Chapter of Women in Aviation, click here: https://www.ncwai.org/firstinflight   Please note: Parking and a free shuttle bus service is availabe from the Goodwill Opportunity Campus located 2 miles away from Sullenberger Aviation Museum. Please plan to park at 5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208 and catch the free shuttle that will run every 20 minutes to Sullenberger Aviation Museum. 

Sullenberger Aviation Museum is partnering with Carolina Aviators Network, Jungle Aviation and Relay Service, North Carolina Air National Guard Retirees Association and Operation Helo for a panel discussion about hurricane response and relief efforts. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, and the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene, SAM will host a special event to highlight the incredible work these first responders and other organizations did to help relief efforts. Members can join us from 10:00 am - 10:45 am for a special meet and greet with the panelists. Members should reach out to Laurynn Furr at Laurynn@sullenbergeraviation.org if interested in participating- spaces are limited so RSVP today! At 11:00 am we will have a panel discussion reflecting on these historic weather events and hurricane relief efforts today. Following the panel discussion, Roman’s All Star Food Truck will be on site serving lunch until 3:00 pm.

SAM is excited to host, in partnership with Queens City Robotics Alliance the 2025 NASA Space Apps Challenge! This two day computer hacking competition is open for students ages 13 and up. On the 2nd day, students can present their projects to a panel of judges and be entered in for local and national prizes. To learn more and register for the free event: https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/nasa-space-apps-2024/2024-local-events/charlotte/