Help Save Aviation History. Donate Today!

Support our mission with a donation and help preserve the legacy of Coconut Grove’s historic Pan Am Terminal—a pivotal hub in developing modern transoceanic air travel and aviation’s original gateway to Latin America.

Why donate to Air History Project?

  • Preserve Aviation History

    Your support helps us safeguard rare artifacts, documents, and memorabilia that tell the incredible story of commercial aviation.

  • Inspire Future Generations

    By funding educational programs and exhibits, you help spark curiosity and passion for aviation among young learners and future aviators.

  • Expand Public Access

    Donations enable us to create engaging exhibitions, virtual experiences, and community events that bring aviation history to a wider audience.

  • Support Research & Restoration

    With few original aircraft remaining, we reconstruct lost icons through research, material acquisition, and replica building. Just as vital are the rare images, blueprints, and documents that must be secured, archived, and shared. Your support keeps this history alive.

  • Honor Aviation Pioneers

    Giving ensures that the achievements of pilots, engineers, and visionaries who shaped commercial flight are remembered and celebrated.

  • Fuel a Nonprofit Mission

    As a 501(c)(3) organization, we rely on donor support to continue our work. Every contribution helps keep the passion for flight alive for future generations.

Make a donation.

The legacy of commercial aviation is too important to be forgotten. With your support, we can preserve rare artifacts, build faithful replicas of lost aircraft, and share the stories of the pioneers who shaped air travel. Every donation fuels our mission to educate, inspire, and keep the passion for flight alive for generations to come. Join us—your contribution makes a lasting impact.

 FAQs

  • Your donation directly supports the preservation and presentation of commercial aviation history. Funds help acquire and restore rare artifacts, build accurate replicas of lost aircraft, digitize historical documents and images, and create exhibitions and educational programs that make this history accessible to the public.

  • Yes! The Air History Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. After donating, you will receive a confirmation email with the necessary details for your records.

  • Absolutely! We welcome donations of historical aviation items, including photographs, blueprints, logbooks, uniforms, and other memorabilia specific to commercial aviation history. Please contact us at curator@airhistoryproject.com to discuss potential donations and ensure proper preservation of your items.

  • There are many ways to get involved! You can volunteer your time, provide professional services, or help spread the word about our mission. Additionally, corporate sponsorships and matching gift programs are great ways for businesses to support aviation history preservation. To learn more, contact us at info@airhistoryproject.com.