ZIONSVILLE, INDIANA, February 27, 2025 – The Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame announces the individuals selected for induction as the Aviation Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
The 2025 Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Honorees are:
- Bryan Bedford, Republic Airways President and CEO, pilot
- Jay Brill, USAF Brig. Gen. (Ret)
- Mark Brown, NASA Astronaut, USAF Col. (Ret)
- Jerry Ross, NASA Astronaut, USAF Col. (Ret)
- Richard “Rick” Rowe, former ATA Airlines Chief Pilot and VP of Operations, FAA Inspector
- Alexander Vraciu, USN CDR (Ret), WWII ace
- Mary “Marty” Wyall, WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP), Congressional Gold Medal recipient, Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame inductee
These individual Honorees have made significant and enduring contributions to the history of aviation and aerospace in Indiana, the nation, or the world through achievement, leadership, exceptional service, innovation, and/or entrepreneurial spirit.
The Honorees will be inducted as the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Class of 2025 at the Annual Honors Banquet to be held on September 27, 2025, at the 502 Event Center in Carmel, Indiana. Their induction will be commemorated with a permanent Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame display plaque displayed at the Indianapolis International Airport, a personal medallion, and a crystal award.
For more information about the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame, its mission, and current members, please visit https://inahof.org. The Hall of Fame’s presentations honoring current members can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@inahof/videos.