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Harrison Ford to receive humanitarian award at NBAA2013

By General Aviation News Staff · October 2, 2013 ·

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) will present actor and pilot Harrison Ford with the NBAA’s Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership at the Opening General Session of the association’s 2013 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2013) in Las Vegas on Oct. 22.

In addition to his work as an outspoken champion for general aviation, including numerous appearances before Congress, Ford also regularly flies missions in support of humanitarian and philanthropic causes.

For example, he has participated in the Cessna Citation Special Olympics Airlift, which provides free transport for athletes to the Special Olympics USA National Games. Additionally, he works with the Corporate Angel Network, flying cancer patients to destinations where they can access the best possible treatment for their specific types of cancer.

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Ford during his mission to Haiti

Ford also joined with hundreds of others in general aviation in flying relief missions to help victims of the January 2010 earthquake that struck the island nation of Haiti.

Since earning his private pilot certificate in 1996, Ford has also exposed countless young people to the excitement of aviation through the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA’s) Young Eagles program, and served as the program’s chairman for more than five years.

In 2010, the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) honored Ford with the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for his many contributions to aviation as an accomplished pilot, aviation industry advocate, humanitarian and mentor.

HarrisonFordYoungEagles“Harrison Ford is an enthusiastic and compassionate representative for general aviation,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. “In addition to utilizing a diverse number of aircraft types in support of his career and business endeavors, he also channels his passion for flight into demonstrating the vital humanitarian role that general aviation provides every day, in places all around the world.”

Created in 2006, NBAA’s Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership is named for Albert L. Ueltschi, who has been widely recognized for his lifetime of dedication to philanthropic causes, most notably in the development of international non-profit organization ORBIS, which brings together dedicated eye-care professionals and aviators to give the gift of sight to people in developing countries around the world.

The Opening General Session for NBAA2013, during which Ford will be recognized, will take place Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 a.m. at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

For more information: NBAA.org

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  1. Ray Ebner says

    October 3, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    It was a pleasure meeting Harrison at last year’s AOPA Summit. He is a down-to-earth man whom has shown his passion for GA. This is reflected in his direct actions in the volunteering and donation of his time that he has done for these causes. Harrison, thank you.

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