Aviation World's Fair coming. (Flightbag).The Aviation World's Fair world's fair: see exposition. world's fair Specially constructed attraction showcasing the science, technology, and culture of participating countries and enterprises. is scheduled for 7-27 April 2003 in Newport News Newport News, independent city (1990 pop. 170,045), SE Va., on the Virginia peninsula, at the mouth of the James River, off Hampton Roads, near Norfolk; inc. 1896. , Va. In conjunction with the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission, the event promotes the 100th anniversary of controlled powered flight--the birth of the aerospace industry--and commemorates the historic first flight by the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk, N.C., in 1903. The fair will open with 5 days of professional/trade activity, followed by 16 days of public celebration. It includes national pavilions where countries from around the world will exhibit their aviation achievements and future goals; thematic exhibits focusing on the functional areas of the aviation industry; and specialized displays in which groups, associations and clubs will celebrate their involvement in aviation. Dozens of aircraft will be parked on the ground, while others fly overhead. Plans include saluting women in aviation, ballooning, business aviation, ultralites, NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , military and commercial aviation, the National Aviation Hall of Fame The American National Aviation Hall of Fame is located at the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, east Dayton, Ohio. It is open to the public. , and many more. For information on the fair, log on to www.awf2003.com, or contact Jerry Kallman, Director of Communications Director of Communications is a position in the private and public sectors. The Director of Communications is responsible for managing and directing an organization's internal and external communications. , at jerrysr@kallman.com. |
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