One of North America’s most decorated aviators, Michael Goulian doesn’t just fly—he redefines what is possible in three dimensions. Known for an aggressive, crisp performance style that fuses heart-stopping gyroscopic tumbles with competition-level precision, Goulian is a master of the air show arena.
The Massachusetts native and entrepreneur will be keynote speaker when more than 200 delegates will gather for the 2026 Massachusetts Airport Management Association (MAMA) Conference at the AC Marriott Hotel in Worcester October 25-27.
In the early 90’s Michael became the youngest ever US National Aerobatic Champion. He competed on three US World Aerobatic Teams before focusing on airshow flying. Since that time, Michael has flown around the world as an air show pilot and a competitor in the Red Bull Air Race where he accumulated victories in Abu Dhabi, Budapest, and the famed Indy Motor Speedway. He has also garnered industry recognition by winning all three of the air show industry’s top awards. One of only 7 pilots ever to accomplish this. Most recently, he was named an Honorary Blue Angel.
Michael and his wife Karin operate a Cirrus Training Center at Hanscom and Plymouth Airports. He is a Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP) with over 1,500 hours in SRs, and he holds multiple jet type ratings. He is a Designated Pilot Examiner and a board member for EAA.
