Precision Performers, Gentlemen Pilots
The TITAN Aerobatic Team is one of the airshow industry's most decorated and beloved performers. The team was founded in 1984 by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson as the North American Aerobatic Team.
Titan Team Timeline
For four decades, the TITAN Aerobatic Team has thrilled audiences all over North and Central America with their tight formations, billowing smoke systems and attention-getting radial engines. The Titan Team thrills millions every year, and has become one of the most recognizable and well-known air show performance teams in the world.
1984
Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson perform a loop and a roll in formation together with their North American AT-6 Texans.
1985
Ben Cunningham joins the team, forming the North American Aerobatic Team.
1996 - 1997
Gene McNeely joins the team in 1996, making it a four-ship. In 1997, Mark Henley replaces Ben Cunningham, flying right wing.
2000
The team is sponsored by AeroShell, becoming the AeroShell Aerobatic Team until 2023.
2008
Alan Henley is injured in a non-aviation related accident, paralyzing him from the chest down. Bryan Regan, formerly with the Red Baron Pizza Squadron, joins the team later that year.
2010
Jimmy Fordham joins the team as an alternate slot pilot
2017
Gene McNeely retires for the team, and Jimmy takes over full time as slot pilot
2023
The Team signs an agreement to become the TITAN Aerobatic Team!
