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This month, work begins on the Pavilion with the concrete floor pad and footings. 

We are honored to recognize those sponsors and participants who are making the Centennial's largest and highest-impact project come to life at the site of the first flight!  Stay tuned to UPDATE for construction photos and to welcome additional sponsors. 

 Pavilion Gets Boost from American Airlines
American Airlines' AAdvantage is both a Proud Partner of America's National Parks and an Official First Flight Centennial Sponsor. “We are gratified to have the support of American Airlines,” said Dick T. Howard, president of the Foundation.  “This generous gift will help to provide a lasting tribute to the Wright Brothers and the 12 seconds that changed history.”

“American Airlines is committed to spreading the world about our country’s greatest treasures -- National Parks,” said Ed French, president of AAdvantage marketing programs.   “We are proud to join our AAdvantage members in supporting the First Flight Centennial celebration, and hope that through this celebration others will learn about our country’s amazing aviation history and be inspired by the tremendous feat of the Wright Brothers.”

American's generosity will help fund both the Pavilion structure and an educational exhibit entitled “Outer Banks at the Turn of the Century.”  The exhibit will be designed and produced by the Outer Banks History Center.

Gulfstream Celebrates First Flight Centennial

Gulfstream is celebrating its role as an Official First Flight Centennial Sponsor through displaying First Flight Centennial livery on the GV-SP, customer appreciation activities themed to First Flight Centennial and employee involvement.

"The advances in aviation since the Wright brothers flew their airplane have been astounding. There have been changes in technology, but the spirit that was created on December 17th, 1903 lives on in every pilot and aviation engineer, designer, mechanic and technician," said Pres Henne, senior vice president, programs, engineering and test. 

Benefits (for member and guest) include reserved seating, hospitality and special programming at the First Flight Centennial Celebration in December 2003 at Wright Brothers National Memorial, access to member services including limited hotel reservations, and special invitations to private receptions and gatherings.

Funds will be used to support the work of the Foundation in producing the First Flight Centennial Celebration and in improving Wright Brothers National Memorial. 

For more information or an application, please click here, e-mail us or call us at 919/715-1362.

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With First Flight Centennial® products, a portion of your purchase benefits our charitable objectives. Your support through these quality commemoratives will help to improve Wright Brothers National Memorial, fund the First Flight Centennial Celebration and share the inspiring story of the Wright brothers and their achievement.

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Make your purchases in style - while receiving top quality benefits and service. Apply today for the First Flight Centennial Visa® credit card. 

Simply go to the online application form for information about the costs and terms associated with this exclusive offer available to friends of the First Flight Centennial.

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