In aerospace, collaboration is second nature - yet when it comes to our charitable efforts, too often we work alone. Across the UK, around 140 aerospace charities are doing vital work, but our impact is fragmented. The Royal Aeronautical Society is hosting the UK Aerospace Charity Symposium to change that. This will be a neutral […]

Book your place now for the Royal Aeronautical Society’s President’s Conference 2025: People in Aerospace, with early bird tickets available until 31 August 2025. This important conference will explore and focus on people's critical role in future advancements in aerospace. We will be joined by cross-industry experts to discuss current trends, explore strategies, and showcase […]

Book now for the RAeS RPAAS Conference 2025, taking place in London and online on 23-24 April 2025, with early bird ticket rates available until 3 March! Remotely Piloted and Autonomous Aircraft Systems (RPAAS) are transforming industries, from military operations to vital public services and innovative commercial ventures. Think of reduced acquisition, operating, training, and through-life […]

Booking is open for the Royal Aeronautical Society’s AI in Civil Aviation and Airports Summit 2024, a two-day event focusing on how advancements in AI have the potential to shape the future of air travel and revolutionise both aviation and airport operations in terms of efficiency and safety. With sessions concentrating on airport operations and civil aviation, […]

19 November 2024 - 20 November 2024 Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters Conference Booking is open for the Royal Aeronautical Society’s AI in Civil Aviation and Airports Summit 2024, a two-day event focusing on how advancements in AI have the potential to shape the future of air travel and revolutionise both aviation and airport operations in terms of efficiency […]

Save the date for the 2024 Royal Aeronautical Society’s President’s Conference: Design, Build, Fly, taking place on 15-17 October 2024 at RAeS HQ, 4 Hamilton Place, London, hosted by the Society’s President 2024-2025, David Chinn FRAeS. Design, Build, Fly (DBF) is a new initiative which aims to address the skills gap in the UK aerospace, aviation and […]

Fireside Chat with FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker: Opportunities and Challenges in Civil Aviation and Aerospace - Safety, Innovation, and Sustainability 8 October 2024 Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters Lecture Join us on 8 October for this fireside chat with FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker. RAeS Chief Executive David Edwards will facilitate an intimate fireside chat with FAA Administrator […]

This year, the evening is dedicated to the theme of Aviation Autonomy, reflecting the significant investments made by governmental, private, and academic institutions in the development of innovative vehicles and flying systems, such as highly automated and autonomous Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility vehicles, and Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. Many of […]

RAeS 8th Aircraft Structural Design Conference This conference will address the current and future challenges facing the international aircraft design community. The aviation industry’s net-zero carbon emissions target will require radical changes to airframe, propulsion and fuel technologies, including new structural architectures, advances in materials, design and analysis processes, and manufacturing methods. These technologies must […]

RAeS President's Summit 2023: Future of Flight The Royal Aeronautical Society’s President’s Summit is our flagship annual event on a key topic in aerospace, chosen by the Society’s President. The 2023 summit, hosted by the 2023-24 President of the RAeS Kerissa Khan MRAeS, focuses on the theme of ‘Future of Flight’ and explores the potential for […]