No.4 HAMILTON PLACE
National Aerospace Library 
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.
Tag Archives: royal aeronautical society
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.
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, Society
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, National Aerospace Library
National Aerospace Library loans items to Flight and the Artistic Imagination exhibition
The ‘Flight and the Artistic Imagination’ exhibition taking place at Compton Verney from 29th June to 30th September 2012 will include pieces on loan from the Society’s National Aerospace Library..
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, Society
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.
Headquarters, News feed
London 2012 Olympic Games and access to No. 4 Hamilton Place
Please note the following information about access to the Society’s London Headquarters during the period of 25th July to 15th August 2012.
Events, Society
General Aviation Group Lecture & AGM
General Aviation Group lecture and AGM announced for 8 May 2012.
Society
A New Governance Model: Some Questions Answered
David Rowland, Past President and Chairman of the Governance Working Group provides some clarification on the proposed changes to the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Governance Model.
Medals and Awards, Society
Young Persons’ Awards 2012 – Call for Nominations
The Society’s Medals and Award scheme has several awards specifically aimed at aerospace enthusiasts under the age of 30. Do you know an individual or team under the age of 30 that has made an outstanding contribution to aerospace and merits recognition? Nominate them today.
Events, press releases
RAeS and IATA sign partnership agreement on pilot training standards
The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week signed an agreement to work together in partnership with a view to enhancing both safety and quality of air travel by seeking internationally-agreed pilot training, instruction and evaluation standards and processes.
Corporate Partner, Society
2012 Corporate Partner Seminar, ‘Aerospace – The Year Ahead’.
The Corporate Partner Seminar is an annual half day event held for the benefit of the Society’s Corporate Partners, with a focus on key projects and topics in civil and military aerospace for the year ahead. This event always takes place at the start of the year and attracts high level industry attendance from a [...]
Headquarters
RAeS Governance is Changing
The Royal Aeronautical Society will soon undergo changes in the way that it’s run. Past President Captain David Rowland explains what these governance changes mean for the Society.
Society
RAeS recruiting – Marketing Manager
Can you communicate effectively with both individuals and corporate organisations to gain their commitment to join and actively participate in the Aviation and Aerospace industry’s Learned Society? The Royal Aeronautical Society is seeking an engaging and knowledgeable individual to head up its marketing activities.
Headquarters, News feed
RAeS Aeronautical Journal gets new look for 2012!
The world’s oldest and most respected technical aerospace publication, the 115-year old RAeS Aeronautical Journal has a fresh new look for the 21st century.
Careers, News feed
Aerospace Speakers’ Travel Grants
An updated list of deadlines for this year’s Aerospace Speakers’ Travel Grants has now been published on the careers section of the Society’s website.
Branches, Events
Paris Branch to host the Lindbergh lecture
The Royal Aeronautical Society’s Lindbergh Lecture will be hosted by the Paris Branch of the Society in partnership with the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace of Paris – Le Bourget. The lecture will take place on Tuesday 28th February.
Corporate Partner, Society
Corporate Partner 2012 Schedule
The schedule of events for 2012 for the Society’s Corporate Partners is now available and includes Mark Prisk MP who is providing the first briefing of 2012, entitled “Growth in Civil Aerospace“. Over 160 organisations now take part in the Society’s Corporate Partner scheme, which is the primary international forum for the exchange of ideas [...]
