Aircraft Operations Award

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The Aircraft Operations Award, established by the Board of Directors in 1993, was presented to recognize significant accomplishments of one or more individuals that result in increased safety, improved economics, and efficiencies of aircraft operations where the human interface exists. This award was discontinued in 2005.

Award Recipients

2000

  • Mr. Frank M Alexander
    Awarded
    AIAA Citation: For leadership in concepts and procedures for Area Navigation, Required Navigation Performance, vertical navigation, and FMS, resulting in significantly safer and more efficient flight operations.
  • Mr. James H Enias
    Awarded
    AIAA Citation: For leadership in concepts and procedures for Area Navigation, Required Navigation Performance, vertical navigation, and FMS, resulting in significantly safer and more efficient flight operations.

1998

  • Mr. Stephen D Fulton
    Alaska Airlines
    Awarded
    AIAA Citation: For leadership in the creation of an operational RNP capability which provides significant safety and economic benefits and serves as a model for the airline industry

1996

  • Mr. Hartwell G Stoll
    Awarded
    AIAA Citation: For contributions to the flight deck design for Boeing 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 two-crew airplanes

1994

  • Herbert D Kelleher
    Awarded
    AIAA Citation: For outstanding leadership in the safe and profitable commercial transport operations of the Southwest Airlines fleet over the past decade