No.4 HAMILTON PLACE
National Aerospace Library 
Pamela P. Valdez FRAeS has been elected to serve as chairman of the Seattle Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society. Ms. Valdez is director of Boeing’s KC-46A Tanker Support & Training Integrated Product Team.
Society
RAeS President for 2012-13 takes office
The 147th Annual General Meeting of the Royal Aeronautical Society took place at the Society on Wednesday, 16 May 2012. In closing the meeting, the President handed over the Badge of Office to Mr Phil Boyle (pictured) who takes the position of President for the Council year 2012-2013. Mr Lee Balthazor now takes the [...]
Events, National Aerospace Library
Cayley’s Notebooks Examined by Antiques Roadshow Expert
On 10th May 2012 A Specialist from the BBC’s ‘Antique Roadshow’ programme examined the original Sir George Cayley notebooks held in the archives of the National Aerospace Library at Farnborough.
Branches, Events
Derby Branch Sir Henry Royce Lecture
The Derby Branch Sir Henry Royce Lecture will take place on the 28th June and will be delivered by Tony Tyler FRAeS, former head of Cathay Pacific and now Director General and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The title of the lecture is “Working Together for a Sustainable Future”
Events, Headquarters
Notice of a General Meeting/Special General Meeting of the Society
Society Governance. On Monday 25 June 2012 at 15:00 at 4 Hamilton Place, the Society will hold a General Meeting/Special General Meeting for voting members* to agree the proposed new By-Laws and Royal Charter.
Events, Membership
Preferential rates for RAeS Members at 9th International Airship Convention and Exhibition
The Royal Aeronautical Society is supporting the 9th International Airship Convention and Exhibition and has negotiated preferential rates for RAeS Members to attend.
RAeS Joins the Air League at Youth Flying Day
On Saturday 12th May 2012, members of staff from the Royal Aeronautical Society joined forces with the Air League at Windrushers Gliding Club, Bicester for the annual Youth in Aviation Flying Day. David Houston, Careers & Education Officer and Claire Connor, Council & Board Officer ventured out of Society HQ to meet lots of young [...]
Deborah Hersman, Chair of NTSB, visits RAeS
On 2 May 2012 the Society received a visit from Deborah Hersman, Chairman of the US National Transportation Safety Board based in Washington, DC
Events
Rolls-Royce Bristol to Host 2012 Women in Aviation and Aerospace Conference
The Rolls-Royce Women’s network is to host the 2012 Royal Aeronautical Society’s Women in Aviation and Aerospace Conference at its Bristol site.
Events
Additional Speakers Confirmed for Flight Simulation and Rotorcraft Conference
This Conference bringing together the Rotorcraft and Flight Simulation communities will evaluate the requirements for civil & military helicopter mission training profiles in light of recent accidents and incidents where more extensive training might have averted disaster.
Events
Air Law Summer Reception
The Royal Aeronautical Society Annual Air Law Group Committee’s Annual Summer Reception is scheduled to take place at 19.00 on Monday 9 July 2012. The Committee feels that this annual event gives past conference delegates and members of the Society with an interest in air law, the opportunity to meet each other in an informal social setting.
Branches, Careers
Centennial Scholarships 2012 – applications close 31 May
A reminder that applications to the Royal Aeronautical Society Centennial Scholarship scheme close on 31 May 2012. The fund is open to those seeking suppport for tuition fees in subjects relating to aerospace and aviation and to people and organisations running national STEM and aerospace programmes to encourage young people into the field.
Careers, Corporate Partner
Careers in Aerospace LIVE 2012 – Exhibitor Packages
Calling recruiters! Exhibitor registration for the Royal Aeronautical Society’s 2012 event is now open offering your organisation a unique opportunity to be part of the only UK careers fair dedicated to the aerospace and aviation sector.This year’s event will take place on Friday 9 November at the Society’s headquarters, No.4 Hamilton Place.
Ballantyne goes to the Olympics!
The Royal Aeronautical Society’s annual Ballantyne event for 14-18 year olds went with an Olympics theme this year. Speakers were selected for their links to the sporting world, limitations of human body and engineering links to dynamics in sport. First up was Jonathan Scott and Alec Stevenson from QinetiQ to talk about the effects of [...]
Royal Academy of Engineers – Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa Route
The Royal Academy of Engineers is promoting the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa Route for researchers wishing to work in the UK. To see the explanatory letter sent from the Chief Executives of the UK’s National Academies, please click on Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa Route. Further information may be obtained from Mr Ahmed at shafiq.ahmed@raeng.org.uk [...]
Events
Applied Aerodynamics Conference
This year’s Applied Aerodynamics Conference will be taking place at the University of Bristol, Queens Building, Department of Engineering between 17-19 July and will feature a number of international speakers from across a range of aerodynamics fields.
Divisions, Headquarters
RAeS Divisional Forum – Planning for the future.
On Monday 23 April 2012, the President was pleased to host a forum at the Society’s headquarters between the President elect, the executive staff and the Society’s Divisions.
News feed
RAeS human powered aircraft group gives lift to the BBC
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.
CEAS Publishes Latest Quarterly Bulletin
The Royal Aeronautical Society is a member of the Council of European Aerospace Societies, and enjoys a close and productive relationship with the organisation. CEAS has published its April 2012 Bulletin. Highlights include the CEAS Annual Report 2011, the 2011 Venice Conference, and a feature on the European Combat Aircraft Industry. The full bulletin can [...]
RAeS Receives Paper Round Award for Recycling
The Royal Aeronautical Society recycled 7520 kg of paper between March 2011 and February 2012, saving the equivalent of 98 trees and 10500kg of CO2. Thank you to all staff and members for your significant contribution towards helping the environment. Keep up the good work!
