Royal Aeronautical Society

Hear Philip Ingram examine how today’s geopolitics shapes global threats, broader security concerns and risks for individuals and organisations. Join in person at British Airways HQ Waterside or online via Microsoft Teams; CPD Certificates of Attendance are available.

Hear Libby Jackson, Head of Space at the Science Museum, unpack why humans are heading back to the Moon and what a lasting presence there could mean for space exploration and life on Earth. Attend in person or online, followed by a networking buffet.

Hear Squadron Leader Dennis Brooks recount flying the English Electric Lightning fighter jet and his RAF career, then explore how Lightnings at Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome are preserved in taxiable condition.

Trace Frederick William Lanchester’s influence on modern aerodynamics, from wing-flow theory and career setbacks to today’s challenge of predicting flight in an AI-shaped world. Network before the lecture, then put your questions directly to the speaker in a Q&A.

Unpack how a Marganski Swift S-1 glider stalled during its turn to land and crashed at the Shoreham Air Show, with a high-level competition glider aerobatic pilot who studied human factors examining decision-making under pressure. Certificates of Attendance are available on request.

Get behind the scenes of the RAF Red Arrows with Squadron Leader Andy King, exploring the engineering and support systems that keep their aircraft ready for display flying. Discover how the team maintains legacy aircraft and is transitioning towards sustainable fuels.

Explore how sustainable aviation fuel mandates connect with EU ETS policy and the financial pressures shaping aviation. Find out what current approaches are getting right and what could speed up production and adoption. Hear from Jonathon Counsell, Group Sustainability Director at International Airports Group.

Hear Skunk Works’ Vice President and General Manager Ron Fehlen outline his vision for its future and links to strategic initiatives and partnerships with UK and NATO allies, including advances in technology and their impact on security and the future of allied forces.

Bob Simmons FRAeS draws on 25 years of real-world civil and defence aviation experience to trace human factors from error management to just culture and integrated safety systems. Explore how automation, AI and new entrants are reshaping operational safety.

Meet aerospace and aviation recruiters face to face, speak with hiring managers and explore apprenticeship, graduate and experienced-hire routes across engineering, operations, technology and sustainability. Book a morning or afternoon session; places are free but limited.

Explore how Roy Chadwick’s unconventional concept became the Avro Vulcan, combining jet propulsion and advanced aerodynamics to meet Cold War demands. This lecture also examines Avro’s competition with Handley Page and the Vulcan’s role in the V-bomber force.

Join an online discussion with LGBTQ+ professionals, students and allies across aerospace, aviation and STEM. Explore challenges, belonging and how workplaces can become more welcoming and supportive, while hearing about LGBTQ+ people’s contributions across science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Explore how space supports resilient timing, offshore observation and lifeboat navigation. Trace the connected assets, software, infrastructure and people behind these services, and how they can keep working when protection fails.