Royal Aeronautical Society Cranfield Branch Lord Kings Norton Lecture 2026: Whole world, Whole Industry, Whole Leadership

This in-person lecture brings together the Cranfield branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society and Professor Anita Mendiratta for an evening focused on aviation, leadership and the pressures of operating in an uncertain world. Drawing on more than three decades of international experience across aviation, tourism and leadership, the talk explores how the industry can remain connected, resilient and effective when geopolitical and economic disruption is shaping the global environment.

The lecture reflects on aviation’s wider role as a strategic enabler of travel, trade, security and opportunity, and considers the leadership qualities needed to guide the sector through complexity. It is hosted at Cranfield University and is open to visitors, with separate registration arrangements for Cranfield students and staff and booking options for alumni.