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RAeS President shortlisted for two Women 1st Shine Awards

Jenny Body OBE FRAeS, President of the Royal Aeronautical Society has been shortlisted for two awards, Woman of the Year and Lifetime Achievement, at the 2013 Women 1st Shine Awards.

Ballantyne 2013 – University or Apprenticeships? View from the audience

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This year’s Ballantyne event, for young people aged 14-18, focused on comparing apprenticeship routes into aerospace and aviation, with the university route. Recent RAeS work experience student, Joseph Brands Garcia of Winchmore School, Enfield, attended the event and gives his verdict on the event and the choices available.

Aerospace community gathers at prestigious networking event

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The Royal Aeronautical Society 2013 Banquet attracted close to 500 guests representing over 150 companies from across the aerospace community.

Youth in Aviation Parliamentary Reception highlights aviation excellence

On Wednesday 21 May, the Royal Aeronautical Society and the www.CareersinAerospace.com team, will support the Air League and other aviation organisations as they descend on the Houses of Parliament to highlight to politicians and industry stakeholders the social benefits of youth access to aviation and the vital connection such activities have with the future prosperity of the UK’s aerospace industry.

Essex to take on US and France at Paris Air Show 2013!

2013 Winners with Christopher Orlebar

The UK Rocketry Challenge 2013 has been won by The Royal Liberty School of Romford, Essex. Now they will have to prove that the only (rocket) way is Essex at the international fly-off in Le Bourget, Paris, this June!

IATA Director General and CEO to deliver the 2013 Beaumont Lecture

The 2013 Beaumont Named Lecture will be delivered by Tony Tyler, Director General and CEO, IATA.

Ken Wallis MBE Delivers Excellent Ann Welch Lecture

The 2013 Ann Welch Named Lecture was delivered by none other that ‘James Bond’ double and aviation legend Ken Wallis MBE.

First female RAeS President to be the leading edge for STEM skills

As the 100th anniversary of the birth of Britain’s most famous aviatrix, Amy Johnson, approaches, the Royal Aeronautical Society will see the inauguration of its first female President, Jenny Body OBE FRAeS.

RAeS supports Battle of Britain ‘Wing Appeal’

The Royal Aeronautical Society is pleased to be supporting the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust ‘Wing Appeal’ as Past President, Tony Edwards FRAeS, hosts this charity fundraising evening.

RAeS embraces diversity within the engineering workforce

The Royal Aeronautical Society has signed a Concordat, led by the Royal Academy of Engineering, to work towards increasing diversity within the profession of engineering.

Space Debris Conference Open for Registration

The 2013 Space Traffic Control Conference will be held on 2 July and will address how space debris is a man-made threat to the continued use of space for commerce, science, exploration and security.

Membership Application Deadline – 28 May 2013

The next closing date to apply for membership of the Royal Aeronautical Society and registration with the Engineering Council is Tuesday, 28 May 2013.

Calling all 2013 graduands – upgrade your membership now for the chance to win RIAT tickets!

We are now offering all 2013 graduands the opportunity to upgrade their memebrship to e-Associate for just £45 for one year!

New British Aviation Group Scholarship for Centennial Scheme

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The British Aviation Group (BAG) Scholarship joins the RAeS Centennial Scholarship Scheme. Two scholarships available in 2013 – apply before 31 May 2013.

Air Law Summer Reception and Lecture Details Confirmed

The 2013 Air Law Summer reception will be held on 1 July and will be preceded by a lecture given by Prof Graham Braithwaite FRAeS.

Sponsor and Public Day confirmed for Icarus Cup 2013

Preparations for the RAeS Icarus Cup 2013 are moving forward and the RAeS can now announce that the event is being sponsored by Breitling.

Higher Apprenticeships for Professional Pilots launched in UK

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A new Higher Apprenticeship announced today aims to widen access for a new generation of airline pilots and reduce the financial burden upon the individual.

University or Apprenticeships – Ballantyne 2013 – time is running out!

Ballantyne 2013 University or Apprenticeship

Limited places still available for the RAeS Ballantyne career event, Friday 26 April 2013: ‘University vs Apprenticeships’ – routes into aerospace and aviation. Programme details.

First flight of UK school-built light aircraft

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Boeing join the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) to congratulate British students and teachers after the successful first flight of the two-seat light aircraft they constructed.

‘James Bond’ to deliver 2013 Ann Welch Lecture

The 2013 Ann Welch Lecture will be delivered by Wg Cdr Ken Wallis MBE and look at ’103 Years of the Family Vice​ of Flying’.

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