Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame names Class of 2025

The Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame has released the names of the members of the Class of 2025:

• Bryan Bedford, President and CEO, Republic Airways
• Jay Brill, BGen., USAF (Ret.)
• Mark Brown, NASA astronaut, Col., USAF (Ret.)
• Jerry Ross, NASA astronaut, Col., USAF (Ret.)
• Richard “Rick” Rowe, former Chief Pilot and VP of Operations, ATA Airlines
• Alexander Vraciu, Cmdr., USN (Ret.), FAA Inspector
• Mary “Marty” Wyall, Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) and WASP historian

“These distinguished individuals made significant and enduring contributions to the history of aviation and aerospace in Indiana, the nation, and the world through their achievement, leadership, exceptional service, innovation, or entrepreneurial spirit,” Hall of Fame officials said.

The honorees will be inducted at a banquet on Sept. 27, 2025. Induction earns a permanent Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame plaque displayed at the Indianapolis International Airport, a personal medallion, and crystal award.

For more information: InAHoF.org

Presentations honoring the previous Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame inductees can be found on YouTube.