BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 10, 2011 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The 8th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards, presented by Learjet, will be held on January 21st at the Beverly Hilton.

Considered the most prestigious and important recognition event of aviation, it’s an intimate, memorable, and historic evening of entertainment. John Travolta, the Ambassador of Aviation, will present the newest Legend inductee, M. Laurent Beaudoin. Morgan Freeman, the “Voice of Aviation” presents the “Flown West” tribute to the Legends lost. Harrison Ford will present a special Aviation Legacy Award to Pat Epps. Bob Hoover will present the Freedom of Flight award to fellow aviator, congressman, and true national hero Sam Johnson. Meet Delford M. Smith, the “Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur,” Clay Jones, the “Aviation Industry Leader of the Year,” Lynn Tilton, the “Aviation Entrepreneur of the Year,” and other truly remarkable individuals of extraordinary accomplishment. The ballroom at the Beverly Hilton accommodates the 70 Legends, their guests, and a small number of other attendees.

Photo: John and Kurt Russell at last year’s event