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Call for nominations – Churchill Medal Award

Calling all Military Engineers!

RAeS Re-launch Arbitration and Mediation Scheme

Society Air Law Group re-launches Mediation and Arbitration Scheme at a well-attended event at the Old Library, Lloyd’s of London.

Start your New Year with the AeroSociety Podcast

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The Society launched its Podcast back in July 2012, with the number and range of lectures available to download growing, 2013 looks set to be even bigger and better in terms of audio output from the Society Podcast.

Christmas Cards and Stocking Fillers

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect time of the year to look to the RAeS to provide aviation presents and stocker fillers. The Society has a range of products from cufflinks, brooches and ties and much, much more so please call us on +44 (0)20 7670 4343 and order today.

RAeS attends the Advanced Engineering show at the NEC

On the 7th and 8th of November, the Society had a stand at the Advanced Engineering UK event at the NEC. Riding high on its exponential growth over the recent years since its launch, the Advanced Engineering UK group of events continues to bring together OEMs and top tier customer groups to meet and do [...]

New e-Associate membership grade goes live

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In October we launched our brand new grade of membership: e-Associate.

Charity Christmas Cards 2012

The Royal Aeronautical Society Charity Christmas Cards are now available to pre-order. Priced at only £4.50, support your Society and order your cards today.

RAeS to host first MAA Military Air Safety Conference

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The Royal Aeronautical Society is to host the first Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Military Air Safety Conference on 24-25 October 2012. This offers a unique opportunity for the UK Defence Aviation Industry to come together and understand how best practice is being applied across the design, testing, certification and continuing airworthiness of military air systems and their operation.

RAeS New Society Tie Designs Released

The Royal Aeronautical Society is pleased to announce the release of two new Silk Tie designs for 2012.

RAeS Forthcoming Freshers’ Events

As the new academic years dawns and new freshers enter the world of further education, the society has already made contact with universities and FE Colleges to arrange for a RAeS representative to come and present to the students about the benefits of being a Student Affiliate member of the society.

RAeS goes aboard HMS Ocean

Rear Admiral S R Lister OBE hosts RAeS and other societies aboard HMS Ocean to promote membership and registration with the Engineering Council.

Cody Statue Project – Support Required

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Farnborough Air Sciences Trust (FAST) is seeking support to ensure the proper commemoration of Samuel Franklin Cody – one of the most significant aviation pioneers in our history – with a statue to be unveiled on the centenary anniversary of his death in 2013.

RAeS Head of Research gives evidence to House of Commons Select Committee

Professor Keith Hayward, Society Head of Research gave evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee on 2 July 2012.

Society’s Farnborough 2012 Minisite – Now live!

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Visit our FIA12 minisite to enter our prize draws and for regular updates both in the lead-up and during the Farnborough International Airshow.

RAeS Head of Research to give evidence at Parliament inquiry

The Royal Aeronautical Society’s Head of Research Keith Hayward will be presenting evidence at Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee inquiry on 2 July 2012.

Excalibur Almaz spacecraft, spaceman to land near Parliament Square

In a first for London, space tourism company Excalibur Almaz will bring its twice-flown RRV spacecraft to the British capital as part of the RAeS 3rd European Space Tourism Conference. It will be on public display at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre at Parliament Square on 20 June between 9am– 6pm.

EASA request for RAeS Members views on Cockpit Automation

The Royal Aeronautical Society has received a request from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for RAeS Members to submit their views on Cockpit Automation.

RAeS human powered aircraft group gives lift to the BBC

Bang GTT at Lasham, March 2012, Jem Stansfield flying, Bill Brooks instructing below the left wing. Observe pilot leaning to the right but using no rudder to correct the LH turn.

Recently the Royal Aeronautical Society helped an experimental human-powered aircraft from BBC science TV show Bang Goes the Theory to take flight. Chairman of the RAeS Human Powered Aircraft group Bill Brooks explains the Society’s input.

RAeS Flight Operations Group leads the debate on future aircraft commanders

An overview of the conference organised by the Flight Operations Group on 20 – 21 March at No.4 Hamilton Place to discuss the skills, characteristics and training that aircraft commanders in the 21st century will require.

London 2012 Olympic Games and access to No. 4 Hamilton Place

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Please note the following information about access to the Society’s London Headquarters during the period of 25th July to 15th August 2012.

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