The Cradle of Aviation Museum remembers Tom Gwynne (1944–2026), a Grumman test pilot and U.S. Air Force veteran who flew the F-14 Tomcat and played a key role in flight test operations at Calverton. Gwynne later contributed to the Museum’s development, helping shape how Long Island’s aerospace history is presented to the public.

The Cradle of Aviation Museum launches AI in the Airport, a STEM program supported by a Voya STEM Futures grant, giving students hands-on experience with how artificial intelligence is used in aviation.

During Women’s History Month, aviation leader Karen Ali, COO of JFK Millennium Partners, spoke with more than 100 young women at the Cradle of Aviation Museum about careers in aviation, leadership, and large-scale infrastructure, sharing insights from her experience managing major airport projects at JFK.