Royal Aeronautical Society

Royal Aeronautical Society
AbbreviationRAeS
FormationJanuary 1866
TypeProfessional institution
Legal statusNon-profit company
Location
Region served
Worldwide
Chief Executive
David Edwards FRAeS
Main organ
Board of Trustees
AffiliationsEngineering Council
Websiteaerosociety.com

The Royal Aeronautical Society, also known as the RAeS, is a British multi-disciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community. Founded in 1866, it is the oldest aeronautical society in the world.[1] Members, Fellows, and Companions of the society can use the post-nominal letters MRAeS, FRAeS, or CRAeS, respectively.[2]

  1. ^ "Royal Aeronautical Society, About Us". aerosociety.com. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Royal Aeronautical Society, Become a Member". aerosociety.com. Retrieved 20 September 2016.