Kansas Aviation Museum
The Kansas Aviation Museum (KAM) is proud to announce the distinguished 2025 class of the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame.
The 2025 Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame inductees
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran
Dr. Alysia Starkey; Dean & CEO of Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology
Mark Schlegel; accomplished pilot and aviation leader
Rick Hamlin; lifelong advocate and contributor to Kansas aviation
The official induction ceremony will take place on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker General Michelle Johnson (retired), United States Air Force, a trailblazer in military aviation and the first female superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy.
“The Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame is a celebration of those whose contributions have shaped the legacy and future of flight in our state,” said Ben Sauceda, President and CEO of the Kansas Aviation Museum. “This year's class features pilots, educators, and advocates, and they ensure that Kansas will remain at the forefront of aviation and aerospace for years to come.”
This year’s inductees represent a dynamic cross-section of influence and innovation in aviation—from policy and public service to education, flight, and aerospace advancement. Their careers exemplify the spirit of Kansas as the Air Capital of the World and reinforce the state’s global impact on the aviation industry