Laughter at the Museum!
On April 9th, the San Francisco Aeronautical Society hosted Movie Night at the SFO Aviation Museum. Nearly 100 attendees laughed their way through Airplane!, a 1980 comedy. From the opening…
Courage, Conversation & Community: A Standout Year for the San Francisco Aeronautical Society
The San Francisco Aeronautical Society wrapped up the year on a high note — with powerful conversations, inspiring leadership, and fundraising that truly took off. Between the excitement around the…
Angela Gittens Honored with 2025 SFAS Achievement in Aviation Award
When Angela Gittens stepped onto the stage at the San Francisco Aeronautical Society’s (SFAS) Annual Gala Dinner, the crowd rose with warmth and excitement. The applause wasn’t just for her…
SFAS Gala Soars with Record Fundraising and a Celebration of Aviation Leadership
The San Francisco Aeronautical Society’s Annual Gala soared to new heights this year — a sold-out evening that raised more than $123,000, setting a new record to support the Society’s…
SFAS donates vintage uniforms to SFO Commission Aviation Library, museum
SFAS is excited to announce that it has donated a collection of nearly 100 uniform pieces to the San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum.…
Exclusive: SFAS Achievement in Aviation Award Shines on Sara Nelson
Celebrating a Champion in the Sky Sara Nelson is a name that resonates powerfully within the aviation industry. With a career marked by tireless advocacy and trailblazing initiatives, she has…
SFAS GALA 2024: Honoring Sara Nelson, A Beacon in the Aviation Industry
A large crowd gathered at the Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum to honor this year’s Achievement in Aviation Award recipient, Sara Nelson. Known for her passionate advocacy and unwavering commitment…
SFAS proudly donates ‘high-end’ vintage airline posters to SFO Museum
The San Francisco Aeronautical Society (SFAS) proudly announces that it has acquired and donated to SFO Museum a collection of vintage airline posters from the 1950s, a period revered for…
Supersonic time machine: New exhibit on display at SFO Museum
A new SFO Museum exhibit presents the legacy of first-generation SSTs through aircraft models, photographs and airline flight attendant uniforms just to name a few. Let’s begin with Concorde. The…
Our mentor, our friend
It is with heavy hearts that we accept the news that our mentor, friend, and namesake of the Museum and Library, Louis A Turpen, has transitioned to the next life. …