Laureate Awards 2026

Rocket Lab founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck received recognition at the Laureates Awards, crediting the company's 3,500-strong workforce for the achievement rather than accepting individual accolades.

Michael Skov Christensen, CCO at GOGO, reflects on the company's recent recognition for advancing innovation and excellence in the private aviation sector.

Bruno Bellanger, CEO at Safran Electrical & Power, reflects on EASA's first electric propulsion certificate for Safran's ENGINeUS 100B1 motor.

Steve Parker, CEO at Boeing Defense, Space & Security, shares insights on the F-47 win, team dedication, and cultural shifts at the Laureate Awards.

Shea Ferring CTO of Firefly Aerospace, shares how intentional culture and passion drove Blue Ghost's lunar mission success at Aviation Week's 2026 Laureate Awards.

Ryan Goertzen, president of Choose Aerospace, discusses its award-winning High School Program with Christine Boynton at Aviation Week's 2026 Laureate Awards.

Aviation Week has announced the Grand Laureate winners for the 68th Annual Laureate Awards (#AWLAUR), honoring extraordinary achievements in the global aerospace arena.

The 2026 Aviation Week Laureate Awards honor impressive achievements and contributions by innovators and leaders in five industry sectors.

Aviation Week Network announced the recipients of the 68th Annual Laureate Awards (#AWLAUR), honoring extraordinary achievements in the global aerospace arena.

Nominations for Aviation Week Network's 68th Laureate Awards are officially open, inviting industry professionals to submit entries by the deadline of October 16, 2025.