News Releases
The following Press Releases and News Articles provide information on the Wright brothers, Wright Brothers National Memorial, First Flight Centennial review, and other aviation-related topics.
May 30, 2011-Suzanne Tate Continues Wright Family Ties in Soaring 100
May 19, 2011-Wolf Aviation Fund Supports Soaring Symposium
May 1, 2011 – Kitty Dunes Soars High as Soaring 100 Sponsor
February 21, 2011 – Soaring 100 News- Barnaby Lecture
September 24, 2010 – Soaring 100, It’s a Go!
June 16, 2008 – Monument To Open Following Restoration Provided By First Flight Foundation
June 4, 2008 – First Flight Foundation Picks Up International Prize Flight Foundation
April 16, 2008 – Lisa Loy joins First Flight Foundation Board
April 3, 2008 – Tourism Pioneer Becomes First Flight Foundation President
December 18, 2007 – Wright Brothers National Memorial To Get Facelift
January 1, 2006 – First Flight Foundation Moves to Outer Banks
December 15, 2003 – Wright Brothers Sculpture Dedication Rescheduled for December 16
December 12, 2003 – 100 Aviation Heroes Named
December 9, 2003 – December 17 Programming Announced
December 9, 2003 – December 16 Programming Announced
December 9, 2003 – December 15 Programming Announced
December 9, 2003 – December 14 Programming Announced
December 8, 2003 – December 13 Programming Announced
December 8, 2003 – Flyover Aircraft Announced
December 4, 2003 – Wright Brothers NMEM to Close Dec 8-11 for Centennial Preparations
December 2, 2003 – Transportation Plan Update
December 2, 2003 December 16 Tickets Sold Out – Tickets still available for Dec. 13-15
November 26, 2003 – Last Day to Purchase Advance Tickets is December 7
November 24, 2003 – Centennial Circle Seats Still Available
November 18, 2003 – Local Entertainers Featured as Part of Centennial Performer Groups
November 18, 2003 – Harry Combs’ Gift of Flight
November 7, 2003 – Centennial Air Performers Announced
November 7, 2003 – NCDOT Announces Transportation Plan
November 4, 2003 – “A Moment in Time” Takes Flight
October 31, 2003 – Michelle Branch to Perform on December 12 Centennial Event Day
October 31, 2003 – Schedule Set for Friday December 12 Centennial Event Day
October 29, 2003 – Centennial Celebration Exhibits
October 29, 2003 – Ticket Sales Update
October 28, 2003 – John Travolta to Serve as Master of Ceremonies for December 17
October 17, 2003 – Lee Greenwood to Appear at Centennial Event
October 17, 2003 – Ticket Sales Update
October 8, 2003 December 17 Tickets Sold Out – Tickets still available for Dec. 13-16
October 7, 2003 – Commemoration of 1902 Wright Glider
October 1, 2003 – Life-Size Sculpture to Depict Wright Brothers’ First Flight
September 25, 2003 – Ticket Sales Update
September 23, 2003 – First Flight Centennial Planning Stays on Schedule
September 4, 2003 – Ticket Sales Soar Worldwide, Only 10,000 Tickets Remain for 12/17
August 25, 2003 – Ticket Sales Update
August 18, 2003 – Ticket Sales Update
August 12, 2003 – Ticket Sales Update
August 12, 2003 – National Aviation Day
August 8, 2003 – Ray Charles cancellation
August 8, 2003 – Volunteer Center
August 7, 2003 – Rockefeller Center
August 1, 2003 – Cirrus Donation
July 25, 2003 – Beach Boys Announced
July 23, 2003 – Park Visitation Increase
July 17, 2003 – NC Museum of History Events and Exhibits
July 7, 2003 – Ticket Sales Update
June 25, 2003 – Ticket Sales Update
June 21, 2003 – Air Race Classic
June 10, 2003 – Ray Charles Announcement
June 4, 2003 – Women Aviators Exhibit
June 2, 2003 – U.S. Coast Guard Band Concert
May 29, 2003 – 100 Heroes Announcement
May 22, 2003 – First Flight Stamp Release
May 20, 2003 – Dare County Performance Release
May 20, 2003 – National Air Tour
May 16, 2003 – Martha King Release
May 15, 2003 – Pavilion Ribbon Cutting
May 13, 2003 – National Commission Meeting Media Avisory
May 6, 2003 – Charles Taylor Flight
May 5, 2003 – AOPA Pilot Booth Opening
April 24, 2003 – Ticket Release
April 9, 2003 – Raleigh Boy Choir
April 9, 2003 – Wilbur’s Birthday
March 27, 2003 – Temptations And Tippin Announcement
March 21, 2003 – Centennial Fee Restructured
March 20, 2003 – Women In Aviation Follow-up
March 7, 2003 – Women In Aviation
March 6, 2003 – Women In Aviation Media Advisory
February 27, 2003 – Centennial Volunteer Recruitment
February 27, 2003 – Tuskegee Program To Be Aired
February 26, 2003 – Tuskegee First Flight Shrine Induction Release
February 24, 2003 – Tuskegee Followup
February 19, 2003 – Ticket Announcement
February 18, 2003 – Tuskegee Alert
February 12, 2003 – Tuskegee Release
February 7, 2003 – Centennial Plan Launch
January 13, 2003 – WRBR Fee Change
December 12, 2002 – Golden Knights
December 12, 2002 – U.S. Mint Display