John Travolta to Host 12th Annual "Living Legends of Aviation"® Awards

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Jan 13, 2015, 04:08 ET

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- John Travolta, the "Official Ambassador of Aviation ®," will host the prestigious "Living Legends of Aviation Awards," which will be held at the Beverly Hilton ballroom on January 16, 2015. The 12^th Annual Awards will Salute Bob Hoover and his 93^rd birthday, along with special guests attending to honor this Charter "Living Legend of Aviation."

John Travolta, the "Official Ambassador of Aviation (R)," will host the prestigious "Living Legends of Aviation Awards," this Friday, January 16, 2015 at the Beverly Hilton ballroom in Beverly Hills, Calif.

John Travolta will induct three new Legends. The new inductees are Bruce Whitman, chairman and CEO of FlightSafety; Herb Kelleher, founder of Southwest Airlines; and Major General Carl McNair, retired Army and considered the Father of modern Army Aviation. A special presentation to Cynthia Zamperini-Garris, daughter of Olympian, World War II hero and inspiration, the late Louis Zamperini.

Mr. Herb Kelleher, founder of Southwest Airlines, will receive the Legend's "Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award."

Mr. Elling Halvorson, founder of Papillon Helicopters, will be honored with vertical flights highest honor, the "Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award."

Michimasa Fujino, founder and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, will be presented with the Legend's "Aviation Industry Leader of the Year Award."

Legend Harrison Ford will present the "Harrison Ford Aviation Legacy Award" to Mark Baker, president and CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).

Legend Buzz Aldrin's 85th birthday will be celebrated at the After Awards Party on the roof of the Beverly Hilton.

Presenting Sponsors and Kiddie Hawk partners for the Awards are Bell Helicopter, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Sierra Nevada Corp. There are eleven seats available. For more information, please visit LivingLegendsofAviation.org or call 720-375-0000.

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12^th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards
Friday, January 16, 2015
Beverly Hilton Ballroom, Beverly Hills, CA
6:00pm Red Carpet & Cocktails
7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Awards
After Party Following Awards

About Living Legends of Aviation

Considered the most prestigious and important recognition event of aviation, this intimate, memorable and historic evening of aviation awards and entertainment will be directed by Emcee Danny Clisham and Legend Sean Tucker. The Living Legends of Aviation Awards recognizes significant contributions and achievements during aviation's second hundred years.

About Kiddie Hawk Air Academy

The Living Legends of Aviation Awards event is produced by the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy, a non-profit 501-c-3 qualified organization. Kiddie Hawk introduces children ages 4 through 9 to flight with the Kiddie Hawk Jet Trainers. These trainers allow kids to take their first flight lesson with the sophistication of motion and control of real flight, piloting their airplanes, albeit a few feet off the ground. Kiddie Hawk follows the students as they progress, emphasizing the STEM program to encourage children in math and science, and introduces youngsters to flying and other aviation related careers.

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