RAeS on 24 July 2024 formalised an Aerospace Partnership with Terms of Reference (TORs) between IET and IMechE.

This Aerospace Partnership will harmonise the strengths of the three organisations in devising and implementing joined up activities to support the aerospace community and wider aerospace industry. The partnership will support further collaboration on aerospace engineering initiatives and events, strengthen joint engagement with government and industry, and recognise joined up efforts amongst all parties in supporting the sector. Full transcript of the TORs can be found here.

The Aerospace Partnership will re-launch with a joint webinar on cyber security in aviation on 26 September 2024 to discuss the challenges of safeguarding the digital electronic systems that are essential to flight safety, maintenance, air traffic systems and customer experience.

Colin Sirett FRAeS, and Chair of the Learned Society Board said:

“The RAeS welcomes this joined up approach with IET and IMechE that will consolidate our existing relations with both institutions and provide a mechanism to enhance our collaborative efforts for the benefit of the entire aerospace engineering ecosystem.”

Stephen Phillips, Chair, Aerospace Board, IMechE said:

“I am delighted that the cooperation between the IMechE, RAeS and IET within the Aerospace Partnership is being formalised today which will lead to the continued collaboration on learned society events, STEM, and a consistency in messaging on aerospace policy and technology to the benefit of our members, the industry, government and the wider public.”

Jonathan Watson, Vice Chair of the Aerospace Technical Network said:

‘It makes perfect sense for the aerospace communities from RAeS, IMechE and IET to work closely together. The combined efforts of our communities add value to our IET members, and those working in the aerospace industry and support our shared objectives of raising awareness and bringing public benefit.’

About the Royal Aeronautical Society

The Society is the only global organisation serving the entire aviation, aerospace, and space communities as both a learned society and a professional engineering institution. As such, the RAeS is independent, evidence-based and authoritative, relying on a body of knowledge going back more than 150 years. We play a leading role in influencing opinion on aviation and aerospace matters through various means including our publications, social media profile, interaction with government and an extensive events programme. source: Royal Aeronautical Society