2018 Annual Review

2018 Annual Review Royal Aeronautical Society Royal Aeronautical Society / 2018 Annual Review

CONTENTS

President’s Introduction 2

Headquarters Chief Executive's Foreword 3 Royal Aeronautical Society No.4 Hamilton Place Raising Aspirations through Aviation 5 London W1J 7BQ United Kingdom

Strategy 7 T +44 (0)20 7670 4300 E [email protected] Membership 8 www.aerosociety.com Find us on facebook.com Knowledge 15 Follow us on twitter.com/@aerosociety and @RAeSTimR Join us on LinkedIn Outreach and Skills 17 National Aerospace Library Honours, Medals & Awards 22 The Hub Fowler Avenue Farnborough Business Park Review of Operations 25 Hampshire GU14 7JP United Kingdom

T +44 (0)1252 701038 or 701060 E [email protected]

Publisher Royal Aeronautical Society 1 April 2019

President’s Introduction

I always find No.4 Hamilton Place to be welcoming ever more cost-effective ways of exploiting the and a great place to soak up the history of space domain. aviation, surrounded by memorabilia and portraits If the Society is to be as influential in 2019 portraying the people and the events telling the as it was in those early years, we need to ensure story of flight, and that of the Society. I commend that we are working in those areas which will be Almost any perusal of the history of the Society (published making a difference. Our learned output needs to of the likely on the RAeS website) to refresh your memory on cover the topics which are impacting on aerospace outcomes the influence and currency of the members and in the next few years. Our Specialist Groups activities of the Society down the years. and Conferences must be forward looking. Our of Brexit 2019 will undoubtedly be a year of huge Professional Standards must be seen as providing will have change for aviation and aerospace. Almost meaningful qualifications which are relevant and any of the likely outcomes of Brexit will have sought after by industry as part of developing and significant significant impact across all areas of our sector. measuring the capabilities of their workforce. impact Unmanned air vehicles will continue to have huge All of the above is an invitation to every single influence on the future shape, technology, and member to get involved with some aspect of across all regulation of aerospace. Artificial intelligence the Society. Every one of us has something to areas of our will pervade in every corner of our business, from contribute, young or old, and from whatever part design, validation, and manufacture through to of the broad church of aeronautics and space. This sector day-to-day operations and scheduling of flights. handbook will hopefully give you some ideas of New industrial processes, such as additive layer how you might join in, and I commend it to all our manufacturing combined with new materials, will staff and members. allow us to build using previously unachievable shapes and tolerances allowing radical designs. Rear Admiral Simon Henley Our exploration of space will continue, along with MBE CEng RPP FRAeS FAPM

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Chief Executive’s Foreword

There is little doubt that 2018 will go down in history as one of the most politically turbulent years in recent history. Brexit has absorbed much of the UK Government's attention and dominated both the Parliamentary agenda and the media’s interest in events. Consequently, the Society has been in demand for advice and perspectives on the implications. Yet 2018 also saw major progress in a number of significant aviation and aerospace endeavours. The welcome release of the Aerospace Sector Deal demonstrated the firm intent shared by government and industry to transform the sector by funding research and development in a number of novel technologies that will have a huge impact Chief Executive of the RAeS, Sir Brian Burridge KCB CBE ADC on the air travel experience of tomorrow. On the FCMI FRAeS, accompanies Leanne Caret, President and CEO, Publication defence side, the publication of the MoD’s Combat Boeing Defense, Space and Security at the 2018 Wilbur and of the MoD’s Air Strategy – in which the Society had a hand Orville Wright Lecture. Combat Air – represents another firm statement of intent to work in partnership with industry to preserve Strategy – in our indigenous capability in complex design and which the integration of fast-jet aircraft. The creation of Team Society had Tempest with its pursuit of a number of technology a hand – investigations is a tangible manifestation of this. represents The related announcements put a real spring in the step of those at July’s Farnborough International another firm Airshow, as did the many examples of autonomy, statement of electric propulsion and the much-invigorated Space intent to work Zone. The forward-looking events associated with in partnership RAF 100, clarity over a future UK spaceport and The RAeS Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Group briefing the with industry further legislative action on drones – again, in which Shadow Aviation Minister. the Society was involved – added to the sense that to preserve 2018 was something of a watershed. our indigenous In the Royal Aeronautical Society, we cannot a passion for technology to help us accelerate capability in be mere interested observers of these profound innovation and hone our competitive edge. We also complex design changes. Rather, 2019 will see us on the front need to continue to generate increased fascination and integration foot, enhancing our profile and relevance through with the STEM subjects in schools, particularly at our willingness to answer the hard questions primary level. The Society takes its responsibilities of fast-jet associated with the application of new technology in this area very seriously and our Careers, aircraft to our sectors. When? Why? How much? Is it safe? Outreach and Skills team spared no effort during We are well-placed to discharge this role given 2018 through aspects such as their relentless HRH The Duke and the extensive ‘body-of-knowledge’ over which we attendance at national careers events, the Cool Duchess of Sussex at exercise stewardship, and which is being extended Aeronautics programme with primary schools and the CHOGM Women's Empowerment daily by our Specialist Groups. These same themes through the Careers in Aerospace website and reception hosted will also permeate our Continuing Professional Career Flightpath magazine. In addition, 2018 by former Foreign Development agenda and conference programme also saw us renew our Engineering Council licence Secretary Boris Johnson at the but will also be reflected in our open lectures both that allows us to provide accreditation of degree RAeS HQ. here at Hamilton Place and at our Branches which, courses and registration for professional engineers.

UK Gov collectively, represent the engine-room of our Related to this, a new and welcome development is delivery of public benefit. our role in providing End Point Assessment for the However, success in our sectors will be elusive suite of Trailblazer Apprenticeships in aerospace unless we attract into our business increased and airworthiness from Level 3 to Level 7. Of note, numbers of highly-motivated young people with the Level 3 Engineering Technician qualification is a curiosity for aviation. We need to promote the a vital aspect in enriching apprenticeships and in excitement and even glamour that is inherent in demonstrating their relevance to both industry and this new era so that we attract creative minds with to potential applicants.

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More broadly, our membership grew to 24,833 the significant lift in its impact factor. In this respect, individual members with a cohort of over 250 we are indebted to our cohort of some 36 Associate Corporate Partners and our finance continues on Editors who are senior academics, each with their a firm footing. We also continue to work hard on group of peer reviewers who maintain the publication our international outreach both with our overseas standards of the Journal. Divisions and Branches but also through new Overall, there has been continuing success initiatives such as the MoU, recently signed with the throughout 2018 but I can take no personal credit Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics whatsoever given my recent arrival. Rather, this (CSAA). Our Conference and Events team delivered represents the combined and relentless effort of over 100 events of which 30 were conferences the staff here at Hamilton Place whose dedication, or seminars and at which we saw a welcome 6% professionalism and energy provides the momentum increase in attendances while our podcasts and that has taken us through a year of continuous videos are proving increasingly popular. Our flagship improvement. I find these attributes are not solely publication, AEROSPACE, goes from strength-to- confined to our senior and more experienced strength, particularly through its web presentation staff: our younger and perhaps less experienced and the associated blog. The National Aerospace team members demonstrate precisely the same Library has also been capitalising on these additional approach whilst bringing a welcome degree of channels by which to reach our community. The challenge to acceptance of the status quo. I know new e-books service and a range of podcasts, that my predecessor felt the same and I pay tribute including some of the Society’s most significant to his relentless efforts over nine years to move lectures of the past, are proving to be very popular. the Society forward by creating a legacy based on The Aeronautical Journal is also fundamental to greater international reach, rigorous governance our reputation as a learned society. The Journal and disciplined financial control. What more could a received its greatest number of submissions ever new Chief Executive wish to inherit! during 2018 and printed a record number of pages of research without sacrificing quality, evidenced by Sir Brian Burridge FRAeS

President

2018 – 2019 Rear Admiral Simon Michael Henley MBE CEng RPP FRAeS FAPM

Simon was educated at Collyers Grammar School Horsham. He joined the Royal Navy directly from school and underwent initial officer training at Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth, followed by studying for a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Royal Naval Engineering College in Manadon, Plymouth followed by 12 months post-graduate training in Aerospace Engineering. He served as an Aircraft Engineer Officer in the Royal Navy for 32 years, retiring in the rank of Rear Admiral. During his career, he served in operational roles supporting front line squadrons on several helicopter types and Sea Harrier and, towards the end of his career, specialised in future logistic support requirements for new aircraft and ships and then in major project acquisition. He served as the UK lead in the US/UK Joint Strike Fighter Programme Office, was the UK lead in participation in the source selection process for that programme, and subsequently led the UK’s Joint Combat Aircraft Integrated Project Team for four years. His last job before retirement was as Technical Director and Head of Programme Management for the Defence Equipment and Support organisation. He subsequently joined Rolls-Royce as Programme Director for new programmes in defence aerospace, with responsibility for development and transition to production of the LiftSystem for the F-35 Lightning II programme and the propulsion systems for the Mantis and Taranis unmanned demonstration programmes. In 2010 he was seconded to the Rolls-Royce/Snecma/MTU/ITP joint venture Europrop International as President, responsible for the development, certification, and introduction to service of the TP400 engine for the A400M aircraft, culminating in the delivery of the first aircraft to the French Air Force in 2013. After leaving Rolls-Royce in 2014, he has worked as VP Programmes for an aircraft interior company developing and delivering the galleys for the Airbus A350 and subsequently as Director (Special Projects) for Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. He is currently Business and Industry Strategy Adviser to Reaction Engines Ltd, developing the revolutionary SABRE engine to power hypersonic atmospheric and space flight. He is a Chartered Aerospace Engineer, a Registered Project Professional, an Honorary Fellow of the Association for Project Management and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

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Raising Aspirations through Aviation

The Schools Build-a-Plane Challenge (SBAP) was pupils, teachers and volunteers, without whom the launched in 2008 by the Royal Aeronautical Society programme could not have happened, and launch (RAeS) and Boeing, supported by the Light Aircraft our SBAP evaluation report which examines the Association (LAA), with the aim of providing an impact of the programme on participants as well ambitious and innovative programme to enable as learning points for future projects: ‘Raising secondary schools the opportunity to build a real Aspirations through Aviation’. light aircraft from kit to Permit to Fly status and fly in their completed aircraft. Furthermore, pupils REPORT FINDINGS would showcase their achievements to the general STEM public through exhibiting at air shows and other public events to inspire others into STEM (Science, The SBAP Challenge certainly increased awareness Technology, Engineering and Maths) and aviation. The SBAP evaluation for pupils about STEM subjects and their Six schools were involved in leading report, launched in application in engineering, giving them practical June 2018 at our build-a-plane projects in their areas: celebratory event. knowledge related to STEM subjects and how the ● Yateley School, Hampshire with its partner theory is applied. For pupils who joined the project, schools, Court Moor School and Kings College having already an interest in engineering, the in Guildford, was the first school to receive their programme provided a type of ‘work experience’; aircraft kit in 2009. many reported that SBAP helped them obtain useful work experiences and/or apprenticeships ● Marling School, Gloucestershire with its within the STEM sector. Therefore, exposure to partner school, Stroud High School, was the the programme both reinforced their interest and second school to receive their aircraft kit in enhanced their future employability prospects. 2009. ● Bridge Learning Campus, Hartcliffe, near BUILDING CONFIDENCE Bristol, was the third school to receive their kit SBAP was Another key finding was the significant impact that in 2010. launched to SBAP had on pupils on developing softer skills, ● Ercall Wood, Shropshire, with assistance to enable particularly teamwork and communication skills. from Phoenix School, was the fourth school to secondary This is due in part to the wider public engagement receive its aircraft kit in 2011. schools the programme that the schools supported, taking their builds to a variety of major public events to showcase ● Ormiston NEW Academy, Wolverhampton, was opportunity to the fifth school to receive its kit in 2012. their work, developing pupils’ communication skills build a real light and a sense of pride in their achievements. ● Ernesford Grange Community Academy, aircraft from Coventry, was the sixth and final school in the INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING programme to receive its kit in 2012. kit to Permit to Fly status Another key benefit was the impact on SBAP In 2018, as the programme drew to a close, we volunteers, mainly retired engineers, pilots set out to evaluate how the SBAP Challenge met and fly in their and aviation enthusiasts from the RAeS and the objectives set at the outset, how effectively the completed LAA, who were keen to give back to their local programme was run, the impact it has made on the aircraft school community. Many pupils spoke about pupils and the wider community, as well as lessons their appreciation for the guidance and support learnt which can be applied to future programmes. Scenes from our they received from the volunteers, while for the We also held a special celebration afternoon in event celebrating the volunteers themselves, the programme helped achievements of the June at the Society’s beautiful headquarters Schools Build-a-Plane combat loneliness, providing them with a fulfilling building in London to give thanks to the inspirational programme. activity and more positive outlook in their retirement.

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TEACHERS teachers and pupils and a very moving summary of The report also highlights the positive impact the programme’s impact from Past President Lee for the schools involved, in particular, increasing Balthazor. teachers’ awareness and confidence in engineering Ending with a live music performance from a and the application of STEM subjects and working gospel choir, the celebration afternoon was a very more closely with the local community, including fitting end to a programme which has changed the local businesses and members of the RAeS and lives of all those who have been involved. LAA. Many of these relationships have continued post-SBAP. NEXT STEPS – NEW SCHOOLS PROGRAMME MAKING AVIATION HISTORY Our final build project, G-TBLC, will be completed in Yateley and Marling Schools also made aviation 2019. The funds from the sale of this aircraft will be history when their aircraft flew at the Farnborough used for our exciting new partnership with Boeing International Air Show in 2014, the first planes built and renowned disabled flying charity Aerobility by schools to fly at the show, followed by the Ercall to launch a new flight simulator 'design and build' Wood aircraft in 2016. project for secondary schools which can be used by people with different disabilities. LESSONS LEARNT We will be putting into practice many of the In ‘lessons learnt’ some key issues have been lessons learnt from the Schools Build-a-Plane identified. In particular, the need for the engineering Challenge and continuing to bring together community to better understand the role of education and aviation to support young people teachers and head teachers and the challenges they from all backgrounds. This will be a very exciting face in delivering real-life engineering experiences project combining many different elements of alongside other external performance targets, STEM, as well as the opportunity to demonstrate particularly league tables and education inspections how aviation can bring communities together and which generally put exam results first. provide a platform for young people to develop key Nonetheless, from the perspective of a charity soft skills including teamwork, a safety mindset and like the RAeS, the impact that SBAP has had, not empathy. only in developing pupils’ STEM skills and interest but also through imparting some of the ‘values’ of aviation, such as having a safety mindset and working within a ‘just culture’ environment, has inspired the RAeS to continue with similar projects which provide hands-on engineering opportunities and also demonstrate the power of aviation to bring communities together and change lives.

CELEBRATION EVENT The Schools Build-a-Plane On 29 June 2018, all six schools and their challenge videos are available on YouTube. partners, volunteers, Boeing representatives, and stakeholders came together to celebrate the LINKS programme’s achievements. During a three-course afternoon lunch, we showed key films which we Raising Aspirations through Aviation – Evaluation have produced during the programme – which of the Schools Build-a-Plane Challenge is available include interviews with teachers, pupils and at www.aerosociety.com. For a printed copy please volunteers highlighting the life-changing experience contact Rosalind Azouzi (details below). Our videos each has had, as well as the completed aircraft and full-length documentary are available to view on in flight. There were also speeches from our lead the RAeS YouTube channel.

Contact: Rosalind Azouzi, Head of Skills and Careers [email protected] 020 7670 4325 | 07824 512941

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Strategy

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) is the of the Society globally; and sustaining and world’s only professional body dedicated to the developing the body of knowledge and learned entire aerospace and aviation community and is output. By providing the necessary strategic committed to maintaining professional standards direction for objectives, it is important to ensure in aerospace and advancing the aerospace that the Council properly reflects and draws profession. The vision of the Society is to be the on, the breadth, depth and diversity of its The vision of leading independent professional community and membership, (individual and corporate), striking source of knowledge in aeronautics and aviation. a good balance of seniority and experience, the Society Through its headquarters in London and its global knowledge and expertise from different areas is to be the network of Branches and Divisions, the Society of the aeronautics and space sectors, as well as supports a broad range of activities in every gender, ethnicity and educational backgrounds. leading discipline and level of aeronautics for academia, The Board of Trustees is the governing independent industry and regulators. body of the Society and is responsible for professional the advancement of the Society's aims and objectives, its administration and the community The Society aims to deliver its vision by: management of its finances and property, and source of 1. Providing influence and leadership derived including establishing, reviewing and approving from professional competence. the policies, strategies and the business plan knowledge in 2. Delivering impartial, authoritative and of the Society. To assist the Trustees in the aeronautics relevant knowledge and information on a discharge of their duties, there are three Boards and aviation multi-channel basis. – the Membership Services Board, the Learned Society Board and the Professional Standards 3. Attracting future generations to the aero- Board. nautical professions. In 2018 the Council and Executive of 4. Creating a broad appeal to attract a diverse the RAeS successfully closed a number of and active membership base, both globally the actions required to deliver the Strategic and at local branch level. Objectives as listed on the Society’s website at 5. Promoting actively the Society's brand www.aerosociety.com/Strategy. Much of the to leveraging relationships, enhance strategy work in 2018 also concerned developing reputation, and grow its membership base positions on various aspects of the impact of together with maintenance of its charitable Brexit on the UK, European and global aerospace status. sector and collating and representing these views 6. Engaging senior professionals in the leader- in a manner appropriate to a Learned Society ship and direction of the Society. to Government and other national bodies. This 7. Exploiting its property assets to maximise work is a good example of the RAeS acting as the the status of the Society and underpin rev- foremost independent global aerospace society, enue. broadening and extending its relevance to the widest aerospace community of interest. 8. Following prudent financial management. In the first part of 2019, the Society will finalise the Mission, Vision and Strategic Objectives for the five-year period from 2020 The Society is a registered charity in the UK, – 2025 and will continue to: provide influence with individual and corporate membership and a and leadership to the aerospace, aviation and Council elected by and from its membership. In space domains, disseminate impartial and accordance with the Society's Regulations, the authoritative knowledge and information to a Council manages the professional, technical and broad audience, attract and support a diverse learned output of the Society. It also provides and active membership base both nationally support for the direction and leadership required and internationally, maintain and facilitate to achieve its key objectives of informing professional standards across a wide range of and influencing the Society's Strategic Plan; competence and academic activities and act increasing membership; connecting members in accordance with, and maintain via robust with the Society's activities; ensuring maximum governance, its charitable status. synergy across the Society's activities; increasing and maintaining influence, respect and reputation www.aerosociety.com/strategy

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Membership

With 24,833 members at the end of 2018, Total membership by grade the Society’s membership has continued to Honorary Fellow, 47 Honorary Companion, 15 achieve sustainable growth, as a result of Companion, 21 not only a focus on recruitment activities but Fellow, 3327 also on the retention of our existing members.

Membership upgrades, as appropriate, continue Full Time Student to be encouraged and supported to recognise Affiliate, 11995 Member, 5560 the experience and skills of our members to ensure their membership is commensurate. The Membership Development Team, with invaluable volunteer member support, have Associate, 1323 been active in their engagement within the aerospace and aviation community. The Team has conducted over 65 briefings, workshops and Associate Member, 1189 engagement activities over the course of the year. This has led to increased awareness of the Part Time Student Affiliate, 811 E‐Associate, 51 Society’s activities and membership benefits to Affiliate, 49 Apprentice Affiliate, 445 organisations and individuals across the sector, encouraging membership to all, with a grade The Society remains committed to engaging available for professionals and enthusiasts alike. and inspiring the next generation of aviation and We continue to increase our presence at aerospace professionals and continues to work industry exhibitions, conferences and air shows, with UK and international academic institutions to which, in 2018, has included New Scientist promote the benefits of membership to those at live, Advanced Engineering, FIA, RIAT and, for various levels of study, with over 2,800 full-time the first time, the Commercial UAV Show. We students joining the Society in 2018. We have are dedicated to increasing our reach not only long recognised the importance of encouraging through growth of our membership base but young people to pursue a career in the aviation, also through members’ active engagement and aerospace and aeronautics industries and support participation in knowledge exchange, networking, learners through our offer of free Apprentice professional development and lifelong learning. Affiliate and Student Affiliate membership with We wish to thank all members who continue to access to benefits including mentoring, knowledge support the growth and diversity of the Society resources, networking opportunities, awards Guests enjoying the through their recommendations for membership RAeS Farnborough and scholarships. The challenge of retention of of their colleagues and peers. Summer Reception. the Society’s young members as they transition

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Professional Standards Board, Registration visit to BAE Systems’ facility and an opportunity Committee, Individual Assessment Panel, to view the aircraft restoration work underway at Accreditation Committee and the EngC Licence Medway Aircraft Preservation Society (MAPSL). Compliance Review Panel. The review meeting Friday’s session was dedicated to a briefing and gave the Society the opportunity to demonstrate discussion of plans for the Society to comply with our commitment to and encouragement the new General Data Protection Regulations of registration and accreditation, and the (GDPR). At the close of the conference Mike maintenance of professional standards. The Goulette formally stood down as Chair of the outcome of the review was very positive and Branches Committee having served in the post we were delighted that our Engineering Council since 2011. Gp Capt Mike Hawkins FRAeS, licence was renewed for another five years. previously Vice-Chair of the Branches Committee, This year has also been characterised by the Engineering Council’s five-yearly review of its Standards. The review includes the requirements for registration as a professional engineer or technician and the rules and guidelines for carrying out registration and the processes that support it. A key purpose of the review is to ensure that the Standards remain fit-for-purpose as engineering and the wider world changes. Consultation with PEIs and registrants is central to this review, with the Society, individual registrant RAeS members and Corporate Partners submitting responses relating to the key principles of the UK Standard for Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC), Accreditation of higher education programmes, approval of qualifications and apprenticeships and proposals for the recognition of higher apprenticeships. The review is expected to be completed in late 2019. The Society continues to encourage registration and professionalism in collaboration with other professional bodies. In February 2018 the Society entered into a Registration Agreement with the Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN). As a Professional Affiliate of the Engineering Council RIN are committed to influencing and working to further the knowledge, understanding and application of engineering and technology in their industry disciplines. EngC Professional Affiliates, however, are not licenced members of the Engineering Council and cannot award registration to their members. Through the RAeS/ RIN Registration Agreement the Society is able facilitate the full registration process and award RIN members EngTech, IEng and CEng registration. We are delighted that two RIN Members have achieved CEng registration via our agreement and Above: China's CSAA was duly elected to serve as Chair at the June look forward to enabling more registrations for RIN General Secretary Mr Branches Committee meeting. members in 2019 and beyond. Junchen Yao and Martin 2018 marked the centenary of the formation Broadhurst, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the RAF and RAeS Branches made a significant sign a Memorandum of contribution to the celebrations. Highlights of the BRANCHES Understanding. centenary events included: The 108 RAeS Branches Conference was Above, lower: the Royal Aeronautical Society, ● The Defence Academy and Swindon Branch hosted by the Medway Branch and took place in co-operation with Sir George Greenhill lecture and reception to in Rochester on 4 and 5 May. There were over Airbus, Cobham, ADS, celebrate the RAF's 100th Anniversary took 40 attendees with delegates representing 29 Women in Aviation, place on the 18 April. The event was hosted by Branches – including Washington DC which was International Aviation Womens Association the Joint Services Command and Staff College, represented by Bill Voss FRAeS. The conference and Women in Defence Defence Academy of the UK programme comprised plenary sessions on the hosted Ballot Box to Wing Box – a panel Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, supported ● Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier FRAeS, discussion on women in by presentations on BAE Systems activities in aerospace and aviation Chief of the Air Staff, delivered the Stevenage Rochester and the aviation history of Kent, a site at Farnborough 2018. Branch Leslie Bedford Lecture on the 24 April

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courtesy of MBDA. The event was kindly Province. More than 100 delegates attended hosted by Chris Allam FRAeS, Stevenage this RAeS event, which was hosted by Dr Michael Branch President and MBDA Managing Galea, FRAeS, the Head of School of Aerospace Director. in UNNC. The event included a lecture by James Barrett FRAeS, Executive Director of the Avio ● The Prestwick Branch marked the centenary Group entitled, The re-birth of Supersonic Flight?, of the Royal Air Force with an additional event a presentation by Martin Broadhurst FRAeS on following the end of its 2017/18 season. On the role and mission of the Royal Aeronautical 8 May the Branch welcomed Chief of the Air Society and a talk by Professor Xiaosu Yi entitled Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, A Glance at the Chinese Aviation Industry and along with Lady Hillier, to Prestwick. Sir Market. Following the success of the first event, a Stephen provided a fascinating insight into further lecture evening took place on 24 October. the history, current capability and future of the The event was again hosted by Michael Galea Royal Air Force. The occasion was a particularly and the lecture delivered by Wenjia (Tony) Shen poignant one for the Branch with President, which focused on the exciting times ahead in the Professor Dugald Cameron undertaking his aerospace sector. final formal duty after 12 years heading the A delegation from the Chinese Society of Branch. During the evening he handed the Aeronautics and Astronautics (CSAA) visited reins over to former A350 Chief Engineer Hamilton Place in July for a discussion on areas of Gordon McConnell. potential collaboration. The delegation included ● The Paris Branch dedicated its annual Charles CSAA General Secretary Mr Junchen Yao and Lindbergh Lecture to a reflection on the role the event was hosted by Martin Broadhurst, of air power in the past and in the future. Chairman of the Board of Trustees. At the meeting The lecture took place on 12 June and was the RAeS and the CSAA agreed to establish a given jointly by AVM Stuart Atha, Deputy Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to better Commander Operations of the Royal Air Force serve the common interests and welfare of their and General Taprest of the French Armée de memberships. The MoU was duly signed on 7 l’Air. The event was kindly sponsored by Airbus November at a ceremony held during the Zhuhai and hosted by the British Embassy in Paris. Airshow. This MoU is intended to enhance the good relations between both institutions and ● The Boscombe Down Branch Sir Henry Tizard provide a framework for future engagements. Lecture took place on the 25 October in Also as part of the international strategy, the UAE Branch was once again able to organise a lecture evening in Abu Dhabi. The lecture evening took place on 5 April and was kindly hosted by Etihad Airways Training Academy, as a joint event with Etihad Engineering Training The Munich Branch hosted a special evening on 1 February to celebrate the 90th birthday of Branch President Professor Gero Madelung HonFRAeS. The event took place at the Technical University in Munich and was attended by many of his colleagues and friends. Professor Madelung has served as Branch President in Munich since formation in 1992. Sadly Professor Madelung passed away later in the year. Rolls-Royce hosted a lecture on 25 January at their Dahlewitz facility in Berlin. Christian Seydel FRAeS delivered an introduction to the Provence. In recognition of the RAF centenary, Guests enjoy Rolls-Royce Power Gearbox programme, including the lecture was given by Air Commodore Philip pre-lecture an overview of design and testing. Rolls-Royce refreshments before Deutschland in Berlin hosted a further RAeS Lester, Head of Doctrine; Air, Space and Cyber, the Wilbur and Orville on the RAF today and looking forward to the Wright Lecture. lecture in October given by Rob Carter MRAeS, coming decades. The event took place in the Principal Inspector of Air Accidents at Air Boscombe Down Officer’s Mess and was Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). supported by QinetiQ. Marion C Blakey, President and CEO of Rolls-Royce North America, delivered a lecture As part of its international strategy the to the Washington DC Branch on 30 April. The Royal Aeronautical Society has been working to event was kindly hosted by Baker McKenzie at its establish links in China and on 13 April 2018, offices. The following week, the Branch hosted a the Society held an inaugural event hosted by garden party and reception at the Ambassador's the School of Aerospace (SoA) of the University residence in the British Embassy. Around 150 of Nottingham China (UNNC) in Ningbo, Zhejiang people attended, including IAG CEO Willie Walsh.

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YOUNG PERSONS COMMITTEE Events such as that AVM Gray was presented with her Society September's Young Fellowship certificate by RAeS President Simon Aerochallenge 2018 took place on 21st February. Persons Conference The event attracted 14 teams representing are presented in the Henley during the evening. A dinner following the universities and organisations, including MBDA, state-of-art facilities lecture was kindly sponsored by Rockwell Collins Leonardo, Rolls-Royce, Cobham and GKN. Topics at RAeS HQ at No.4 and had around 45 participants, all of whom made Hamilton Place, as such as current affairs, principles of flight, airlines seen here from the personal pledges identifying ways of encouraging and space were contested across the day and production studio more women to join our industry and help them concluded with the GKN team crowned worthy at the rear of the succeed. Bill Boeing Lecture champions and taking the prestigious winner's Theatre. Work progressed on developing a permanent trophy back to Bristol. The event was kindly online platform for the ALTA mentoring programme sponsored by Leonardo. for women, to be launched in early 2019. The The International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) RAeS also became signatories of the new Women was hosted by the YPC at Hamilton Place on the in Aviation and Aerospace Charter launched by 20 July. The event, kindly sponsored by Lockheed BEIS, DfT and industry at Farnborough in July, also Martin, saw 120 air cadets from around the globe organising the Charter’s launch event, Ballot Box to converge on Hamilton Place to participate in a Wing Box, in partnership with Airbus UK. day-long programme of aviation-related activities and competitions. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION WORKING GROUP Throughout July YPC volunteers offered superb support to RAeS exhibition stands at both RIAT and The RAeS Diversity & Inclusion Working Group Farnborough airshows. In addition, YPC volunteers began work to implement its strategy developed also supported RAeS recruitment activity at the in 2017, including updating Terms of References Bluedot festival in Manchester in July and New for RAeS Boards and Committees to incorporate Scientist Live in London during September. D&I objectives and organising an Unconscious Bias The Young Persons Conference took place training session for RAeS Council in March 2018 on 7 September and was entitled Air Transport which will be followed on by further online training Revolution. There were 106 delegates on the modules for committee and board members. day with extremely positive feedback. It was very encouraging to see the support from several DIVISIONS corporate partners organisations that sent groups of delegates. Many thanks to Willis Lease Finance AUSTRALIA and Leonardo for their generous sponsorship of the conference. The annual International Eminent Speaker Program for 2018 took place in April. The speaker was Dr WOMEN IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE Susan Ying FRAeS FAIAA who spoke at Brisbane, COMMITTEE Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide Perth and (for the first time) Newcastle where there is a The Women in Aviation and Aerospace committee's significant aerospace presence at the RAAF Base prestigious Amy Johnson lecture and dinner was Williamtown. Across all venues the audience was again a great success with an excellent attendance around 900 which is the best result ever for the of over 90 to the lecture. Contributing to the RAF programme. Centenary celebrations, AVM Sue Gray’s lecture The Division's ‘Aviation Safety 2018: The Big was entertaining and inspirational. It was also fitting Issues’ forum attracted more than 100 industry

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luminaries on 27 June at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney. The Forum, which focused on just three major areas of concern in the safety arena, was subsequently hailed as a major success, with many of the delegates, including Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti, calling for the event to be held on an ongoing annual basis. The three topics addressed on the day in two-hour sessions were training and standards, drones and security. The Forum was followed by a dinner which featured guest speaker the Hon John Sharp and the presentation of RAeS Fellowship certificates to several people including CASA Director of Safety Shane Carmody.

NEW ZEALAND The New Zealand Division 2018 symposium ‘Emerging Aerospace Technologies – Road to Space’, took place on 26 October. The symposium discussed current and future services and technolo- gies used in aerospace, presented in sessions by The Society has Botha is Programme Manager for the Aerospace a range of high calibre speakers, followed by panel welcomed support Industry Support Initiative, an initiative of the from prestigious discussions. Following the symposium, the Annual sponsors, including Department of Trade and Industry, which is hosted General Meeting and the New Zealand Division AAR, Martin-Baker and by the CSIR. Marié succeeds the outgoing President Awards Dinner were held. During proceedings, Des Raytheon Dr Glen Snedden of the CSIR. Ashton FRAeS was duly elected to serve as the new The South Africa Division Annual Conference Division President. took place on 24-26 October. Dr Ken Davidian, Director of Research, FAA Office of Commercial PAKISTAN Space Transportation, delivered the keynote address on the opening day. Dr Davidian was invited RAeS President Simon Henley visited the Pakistan to take a leading role in the conference, giving Division in October. He was able to meet members keynote addresses, leading workshops, moderating from the Karachi and Islamabad Branches at events panels and acting as Master of Ceremonies for the Below left and centre: in those cities and to see at first hand the facilities Delegates and entire event. The Women in Aviation Breakfast took and capabilities that the Pakistan Air Force has speakers at a Society place on the 25 with guest speaker Lerato Dube, built up at its aviation MRO facilities at Kamra. The event in Zhejiang Director Earth Observation at the Department of RAeS President was also able to join in a seminar co- Provence, China. The Science and Technology. The Young Professionals speakers (from left) sponsored between the Society’s Pakistan Division Martin Broadhurst, Forum Networking event preceded the Annual and the Pakistan Air Force discussing and promoting James Barrett, Prof Conference on 23 October. the Pakistan government’s ambition to build an Xiaosu Yi and Dr Michael Galea. Aviation City centred around the existing facilities at Below right: Professor NETWORKING Kamra. Ian Poll, RAeS Past President, CORPORATE PARTNERS delivered a lecture SOUTH AFRICA at the Cambridge In addition to individual members, the Society is Branch concerning The Division’s new President, Marié Botha MRAeS, environmental issues delighted to receive the support and participation was elected at the Annual General Meeting. Marié in October. of over 250 organisations across the global

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aerospace, aviation and space sector who Aeronautics outreach programme, Martin-Baker continuously demonstrate their commitment to and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group for promoting the highest professional standards in the their investment into the facilities at No.4 Hamilton work that they do. Place, Raytheon for once again supporting Corporate Partner membership is not just about the Farnborough Summer Reception and the large organisations, as over 75% of our Corporate Ballantyne, and AlixPartners for their continued Partners represent the SME sector and all have an sponsorship of the RAeS Annual Banquet. important and active role to play in both the industry and within the Society’s activities. A full list of CORPORATE EVENTS Corporate Partners can be found on the Society’s website. The Society’s Corporate Partner Briefings remain In 2018, we welcomed new corporate members the backbone of the corporate events programme from diverse areas of the world including; Hong and take place regularly throughout the year. Exclusive to all Corporate Partner employees, these events aim to examine key topics and projects in the commercial and military sectors of aerospace, space and aviation. The Society has an excellent track record of securing high profile speakers for its briefings, including heads of industry, government ministers, senior commanders from the Forces and influential figures in the public sector. Attendance at these events is a key benefit of corporate membership and they are well attended at the highest levels. Guests have the opportunity to network with other decision makers and debate issues that are topical and relevant to the industry. The 2018 programme covered a broad spectrum of topics, including the UK SAR helicopter service by the Director UK SAR at Bristow Helicopters, aviation security by the Minister of State for Security and Economic Crime, the future of airport development and the passenger experience by the CEO of Dubai Airports, fifth generation combat air and ISTAR by AOC No.1 Group RAF and next generation military capability by the Assistant Chief of Defence Staff C&FD. Apart from Corporate Partner Briefings, the Society offers a broad ranging programme of events for the benefit of its Corporate Partners. The Annual Banquet is a networking event that attracts close to 600 guests drawn from all sectors of the aeronautical community and where Corporate Partners have the opportunity to host and entertain their own clients at corporate tables. The Aerospace Golf Day is attended by players from across the industry and offers networking Kong Aircraft Engineering Company, Moscow Above, top: AVM in a relaxed environment, as well as 27 holes of Aviation Institute, Royal Canadian Air Force, Samad Stuart Atha, Deputy challenging golf. During the Farnborough Air Show, Commander Aerospace, Secondo Mono and Standard Aero UK. Operations, presents the Society welcomes its Corporate Partners for a Our Corporate Partners remain instrumental in the Charles Lindbergh reception at No.4 Hamilton Place where guests can supporting the Society across our various activities Lecture on 12 June to meet other air show visitors from the international the Paris Branch on 100 and services, including employees participating in Years of Anglo-French aerospace and aviation community, while enjoying conferences, hiring meeting rooms at No.4 Hamilton Co-operation. our excellent hospitality on the terrace overlooking Place, exhibiting at our careers fairs, engaging in our Above, lower: The Gama Hyde Park. STEM outreach programmes, sponsorship of events Aviation Team won In addition to these networking events, the and advertising across our publications and website. the Texas Scramble Society offers an annual calendar of over 400 Competition at the The Society would like to thank all Corporate 2018 RAeS Aerospace conferences, lectures, seminars and podcasts all Partners for their continued support, without which Golf Day. delivering excellent content and insight across the the vast array of work we do around the world would breadth of technical, engineering and business not be possible. subjects affecting aerospace professionals. Where Of particular note this year, we would like to fees apply, our Corporate Partners are always thank AAR for their continued support of our Cool eligible for preferential rates.

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Knowledge

THE SPECIALIST GROUPS AEROSPACE March 2018 and seminars supporting the Continuous

The Specialist Groups have continued over the www.aerosociety.com Professional Development (CPD) of members and last 12 months to bring together communities of industry professionals and 40 free public lectures interest to discuss and debate topical industry Volume 45 Number 3 Royal Aeronautical Society fulfilling our charitable commitments to share and issues and share learned information. OUT OF THE MARCH 2018 disseminate specialist knowledge. 2018 saw SHADOWS SPACEFLIGHT IN 2018 EXCLUSIVE: WESTLAND'S CABIN AIR QUALITY COLD WAR STEALTH ATM AT THE The Specialist Groups made substantial PROJECTS REVEALED CROSSROADS growth of 6% in the number of attendees at events contributions to the Society’s policy and public organised by the society staff and the podcasts and affairs activities throughout another busy year videos published via our Soundcloud and YouTube

ISSN 2059-6464 for aviation and civil and defence aerospace. To THE AERONAUTICAL JOURNAL Volume 122 Number 1250 Channels increasing their following and interaction. THE highlight a few examples, the Unmanned Aerial AERONAUTICAL The International Powered Lift Conference Systems (UAS) Group briefed the Labour Transport JOURNAL came to the UK for the first time in ten years and Covering all aspects of aerospace Team, including the Shadow Aviation Minister, on Volume 122 Number 1252 May 2018 was hosted by the RAeS in Bristol, in partnership the latest developments in unmanned technology, with AIAA, SAE, and the Vertical Flight Society. after which he asked a number of questions in May 2018 In the year when the Royal Air Force celebrated the House of Commons on issues covered. The its Centenary we were delighted to host the UK

Air Power Group worked with the independent, Cambridge Chief of the Air Staff, Sir Stephen Hillier at No.4 not-for-profit research and analysis company, Hamilton Place as he reflected on its history and

RAND Europe, to develop up-to-date future AIR TRAVEL – GREENER BY DESIGN achievements and looked ahead to the next 100 scenarios for the UK combat air sector up to 2040 years. for the UK Ministry of Defence. ANNUAL REPORT 2017/18 The 2017-18 Light Aircraft Design Competition PUBLICATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS organised by the General Aviation Group focussed AEROSPACE continues to be widely read and on complete aircraft designs and components that enjoyed by Society members and Corporate Greener could be added to existing aircraft and the entries DESIGNby Partners along with external audiences. Magazine covered a huge range of ideas, although predominant highlights from 2018 include substantial themes were V/STOL and electric/hybrid power. The coverage of industry news at the Farnborough Air winners were an Anglo-French company, Neoptera, Show (particularly an interview with the NASA with their eVTOL prototype; Team ESTOL SMK from administrator and holding the Society’s first Pakistan with a modification of the PAC Mushak and Facebook livestream of the Women in Aviation Super Mushak Trainer ro reduce take-off distance by Debate), a ‘scoop’ about a secret UK stealth about 50%; and Micro-Rapter with a novel Single helicopter from the 1980s and year-long coverage Seat De-Regulated (SSDR) aircraft. of the RAF 100 celebrations. Insight Blog content 2018 also saw the start of Specialist Group continues to attract visitors to the Society website eBulletins sent to subscribers of Society email and readers of the magazine with high-quality mailing lists, with a view to share relevant and writing on live industrial and technological issues, useful content generated by the Specialist Groups, From top: AEROSPACE, such as future combat air, urban air mobility and the Publications Department and learned content The Aeronautical application of digital data in aerospace. Journal, the Greener by produced from the Society’s extensive events Design Group's annual Through continued close collaboration with programme. report. Flight Operations Cambridge University Press on the publication Group’s latest specialist of The Aeronautical Journal, the Society is now EVENTS PROGRAMME paper on Emergency regularly publishing seven or eight papers per Evacuations from The Society’s 2018 Events programme saw over Commercial Passenger monthly issue and in 2018 the journal received 100 events organised, including 30 conferences Aeroplanes. a record 257 submissions of papers. The impact

AEROSPACE featured interviews with NASA Administrator, Jim Bridenstine (above), RAeS President, Rear Admiral Simon Henley CEng FRAeS speaks Marillyn Hewson FRAeS, CEO of Lockheed Martin, RAF Chief of the Air Staff, ACM Sir to the BBC News 24 news channel. Stephen Hiller and British ESA astronaut, Tim Peake HonFRAeS.

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factor of the journal – a measure reflecting the Committee to provide an expert view from the yearly average number of citations to recent articles aerospace sector on the UK Government/EU published in a journal – rose from 0.525 in 2016 to draft Withdrawal Deal and proposals for a future 0.696 in 2017. A record number of book reviews relationship. Substantial amounts of Society were published by the Society via The Aeronautical evidence was used by these Parliamentary Journal, AEROSPACE magazine and RAeS website. [News of committees and others in their correspondence 2018 saw page views across the RAeS website 40,000 with government ministers. A major success from increase by +4% (YoY), with the largest increase 2018 was the commitment made by the Prime seen in Membership area webpages of +95% (YoY), podcast Minister that the UK would seek to continue indicating that members are using the website to downloads]... participating in EASA post-Brexit following self-serve when it comes to their membership and repeated Society recommendations and evidence. communication preferences. is fascinating Beyond Brexit, the Society has been influencing The Insight Blog saw web traffic increase by to hear, and public policy developments in other areas of +2% (YoY) with recent articles on the UK’s sixth underlines aviation and aerospace, including consultation generation fighter (5,927 page views), and aircrew responses on the protection of airfields, airspace shortages (4,103 page views) proving particularly what an modernisation, drones and modernising defence. popular among online readers. excellent Coverage of the Society in national and The Society’s existing social media networks project this international media outlets increased in 2018 have continued to grow during 2018 (LinkedIn by approximately 10% on the year before. +39% YoY, Twitter +17% YoY and Facebook by is. I have Substantial media coverage was generated by the +4% YoY) along with the addition of Instagram as enjoyed Flight Operations Group’s latest specialist paper the Society looks to engage with diverse online many of the on Emergency Evacuations from Commercial audiences. Passenger Aeroplanes. The paper, and subsequent Many visitors to Branch events have used recordings, polling of public behaviour on flights and attitudes social media to engage with the Society and fellow and even my towards evacuations, featured in The Independent, branch supporters, as branches continue to curate The Telegraph, The Express, The Daily Mail, Forbes, excellent lecture programmes and develop their children have Daily Telegraph Australia and Aviation Week. A online communities further. listened in! press conference held during a Society conference in May on aircrew mental health resulted in POLICY & PUBLIC AFFAIRS coverage in Aviation Week and Flight Global, and Brexit has been a top priority for another year as the Chief of the Air Staff’s RAF 100 lecture at the the UK Government, Parliament and European Society in March was covered by Sky News, The Union (EU) attempt to find a solution on which all Daily Mail, The Express and Flight Global to name can agree. The Society has been just as active in a few. 2018 influencing the ongoing debate, imparting AEROPORT Following a big effort to broaden and deepen the its independent and evidence-based advice to The New RAeS App for Society’s relationship with journalists during 2018, our Young Members policy and decision makers. The Society provided the Society held a Christmas Media Reception to  Professional Development Articles a number of submissions of written evidence to  AEROSPACE Magazine enable journalists to meet RAeS experts from the  Career Flightpath Parliamentary committees on Brexit-related issues, Magazine Specialist Groups face-to-face.  Latest Branch & HQ Events including space and defence funding. Alongside,  Industry News  Knowledge Sharing PROMOTING AEROSPACE HERITAGE & Society experts were called to provide verbal  Careers Information CONTINUOUS LEARNING evidence to these Committees: past Space Group Download the app for FREE* today! Search for the Royal Aeronautical Society in Apple/iTunes or Google Play store and download chair Philip Davies FRAeS appeared before the * Available to Student/Apprentice Affiliates, e-Associates and all other The National Aerospace Library continues to members in the early stages of their careers House of Lords EU Internal Affairs Sub-Committee provide new ways for members and non-members to discuss Brexit and space, and President Rear to access the best of today’s aeronautical The New AEROPORT Admiral Simon Henley CEng FRAeS appeared App produced for RAeS knowledge and the accumulated wisdom of again in front of the House of Commons Business Young Members. previous generations of aeronautical professionals. This year we launched a new e-books service. Members from across the world have been logging into www.aerosociety.com/ebooks and using items from our collection of nearly 100 aero engineering textbooks and a good selection of historical titles. We have been continuing to release recordings of lectures and interviews from the Society’s archives. This year we have released 22 podcasts which, together with our previous releases and those posted by the RAeS Conference Team, have been enjoyed over 40,000 times in 2018. We have also received some excellent feedback for The staff, volunteers this Foundation-funded project, including “that and readers mark the is fascinating to hear, and underlines what an tenth anniversary of the National Aerospace excellent project this is. I have enjoyed many of the Library. recordings and even my children have listened in!”

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Outreach and Skills

Nearly 200 children The Society’s work with young people broadly fits in partnership with the aerospace department. enjoyed the Cool Aeronautics event held around the following objectives: We returned again to London Stansted Airport’s by the RAeS Yeovil ● To encourage those with an early interest in Aerozone running three events and Derby Airfield, Branch in the Yeovilton aerospace and aviation supported by Rolls-Royce graduates. Air Museum, November Meanwhile, the RAeS Cheltenham and 2018. ● To spread the word about what being involved Gloucester and Yeovil Branches again each held in the industry can offer two of the biggest events of the year at the Jet Age ● To support and retain talent within the industry Museum and Yeovilton Air Museum respectively; 2018 was another key year for the sector with each enjoying fantastic local industry support. the RAF marking its 100th anniversary and the Leonardo graduates and apprentices led the launch of the UK Government’s Year of Engineering Yeovilton event supported by staff at the museum campaign to celebrate engineering achievements and the Royal Navy. Local companies including The children and inspire more young people into the industry. The Moog, Safran Landing Systems, Triumph Actuators absolutely year thus provided further opportunity to increase and Gloucester Airport provided volunteers and the impact of the Society’s outreach and careers activities for the Cheltenham & Gloucester event. loved it programmes and reach even greater audiences. Another highlight was a Society’s HQ event and many to welcome back aviation pioneer Shaesta Waiz commented PRIMARY SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT who inspired children from Avondale Park Primary School, located near the Grenfell Tower, North that it was COOL AERONAUTICS Kensington, with her incredible solo flight around the best trip the world. they had Our flagship primary school outreach programme, We couldn’t resist hosting a space-themed kindly sponsored by RAeS Corporate Partner, AAR event on 4 May, again at RAeS HQ, themed, ‘May ever been on! Corp, continued to grow in 2018. In particular, the Forth be with you’, supported by the Mission X Chelsey Rose our friends at the Trenchard Museum, RAF Halton, team and featuring BBC series ‘Astronauts: Do you Year 6 Leader set a target to reach 1,000 local primary school have what it takes?’ winner Suzie Imber. Wendover Junior children during 2018 at their wonderful site near In total the Cool Aeronautics 2018 programme School Wendover to mark RAF100. In total 1,080 children reached 1,833 pupils and the impact on pupils from 17 different local primary schools attending and teachers can be summed up by the following 15 events. The museum volunteers were supported feedback: by a number of organisations including; Halton Aero Chelsey Rose,Year 6 Leader, Wendover Junior Bellow: A pupil enjoying a Cool Aeronautics and Microlight Clubs, RAF personnel from Halton, School, wrote “The children absolutely loved it and event at RAF Halton. Benson and Brize Norton, Rolls-Royce STEM many commented that it was the best trip they had Ambassadors, members of the British Model Flying ever been on! We have also had positive comments Association and members of the Halton Radio Club. from parents as the children did not stop talking Elsewhere, new Cool Aeronautics venues for about it once they got home.” 2018 included the Gatwick Aviation Museum, where we held three events with support from AMY’S AVIATION AND FUN KIDS RADIO London Gatwick Airport’s Community engagement team, Virgin Atlantic, easyJet and the RAeS Our partnership with Fun Kids radio continued Gatwick Branch, and Sheffield Hallam University, in 2018, running a joint outdoor display at the

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Farnborough International Air Show in July for SECONDARY SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT young people and families during Futures Day and the Public Weekend, joined by volunteers from the SCHOOLS BUILD-A-PLANE CHALLENGE (SBAP) Joystick Club who kindly loaned their Tomahawk Simulator with fun, aviation-themed activities for As the programme drew to a close, a fifth aircraft younger visitors and careers advice and information from the programme, G-NEWA, built by pupils for older visitors. from Ormiston NEW Academy, Wolverhampton, Meanwhile, the three existing audio and was successfully sold to a private buyer, video Amy Aviation series, featuring our special raising funds for our future STEM programme, character aviation enthusiast Amy, continued the Falcon Initiative 2. We also published an to attract new audiences. All audio files/videos evaluation report on the programme’s impact. are free to download and available on iTunes and See pages 12-13 for our special feature on the YouTube and all Amy Aviation activity is supported SBAP programme. by additional information on dedicated web pages on the Fun Kids website with images, downloads FALCON INITIATIVE 2

Following on from the success of our first Falcon flight simulator schools competition, the planning phase began for a follow-on programme for secondary schools to be launched in 2019. Working closely with Aerobility and Middlesex University with the support again of Boeing UK, the programme will challenge pupils in secondary schools to design and build a flight simulator which is accessible for disabled users. Pupils will be asked to consider a range of enablers to support access for people with visual, hearing, physical impairments and learning disorders, as well as able bodied users, with the aim of taking the completed simulator into SEN schools as well as future STEM events and to inspire future aviators and engineers. Look out for more news and how to get involved in 2019.

BALLANTYNE 2018

We were again very grateful to Raytheon UK which sponsored our annual careers awareness and fun facts at: (www.funkidslive.com/learn/ Above: The RAeS, event for 14-18 year-olds in October. Themed amys-aviation). The web pages received 28,599 Fun Kids Radio and ‘Aerospace: your future’, the event comprised of the Tomahawk Club page views in 2018, taking the total number with visitors at the talks from aerospace and aviation professionals of page views to 105,181 since their launch. 2018 Farnborough Air on a range of entry routes and career pathways, There were approximately 14,298 video views in SOóhow. followed on by a new ‘speed networking’ with the 2018 taking total views to 118,234. The most speakers who included: popular videos are propellers (40,000 total views), ● Keynote speaker, Dr Alex Rose-Parfitt, satellites (29,000), radar (24,000) and jet engines Below: The RAeS Careers team visited Engineering Director, Raytheon UK, on (9,500). Kidzania at Westfield, engineering and aeronautics Shepherd’s Bush, ● Gp Capt Ian Mitchell FRAeS, Royal Air Force, KIDZANIA London in December 2018. on careers in the RAF December saw us take Amy Aviation and Cool Aeronautics to Kidzania, Shepherd's Bush, London – an interactive city built for children where they can try out different jobs – as part of the Year of Engineering celebrations. Over five days we ran an interactive area where children were able to become aerospace engineers and designers and earn ‘kidzos’ currency for successfully building and flying different paper aeroplanes and coming up with their own eco-friendly aircraft designs for the future. Around 250 children aged 4-12 took part producing some fantastic designs and each also earning their Cool Aeronautics Wings.

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● Lewis Edgeworth, Project Manager, Raytheon 2018 Handbook UK, on engineering graduate schemes ● William Avison, Electronics Engineer, Surrey Satellites Technology Ltd, on space engineering ● Nikul Bhadasia, Degree Apprentice, RAeS Young Persons Network, on degree apprenticeship routes ● Captain Alan Bamford, airline pilot, on modular flight training routes Royal Aeronautical Society 2018 Handbook ● Dr Andy Taylor, visiting lecturer, University of Bedfordshire, on the variety of air transport career pathways available With 120 attendees, the speed networking session worked extremely well, as attendees were able to talk face-to-face with each speaker, with several speakers commenting that this was the most enjoyable part of the day, giving them a chance to learn more about the attendees and their career ambitions. Last year's cover star, UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE ENGAGEMENT Alethea, took to the skies in the plane that she helped build in CAREERS IN AEROSPACE & AVIATION LIVE 2018 early 2018.

One of the Society’s biggest events in its calendar, With many returning exhibitors from previous our annual recruitment fair returned to Hamilton events also taking part, including Martin-Baker, Place on 9 November, with a new name and even L3 Commercial Aviation, Rolls-Royce, FTEJerez, greater diversity of exhibitors representing the Cobham, Leonardo, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, depth and breadth of aerospace and aviation, UK Space Agency and Safran Landing Systems, from aerospace manufacturing and aircraft to name a few, the diversity of exhibitors ensured maintenance, to space and air traffic management, that the 2018 event was one of the Society’s most providing an opportunity to bring together the successful careers fairs yet. Society’s extensive network of members and young people with industry partners and training providers RAES ON-CAMPUS CAREERS & to help address the skills gap. CV WORKSHOPS Taking place at the peak of the recruitment cycle the 2018 event attracted over 600 A key aspect of our careers activities is the attendees from across the UK and beyond and provision of free and impartial advice for those 29 exhibitors. Visitors included current students, seeking employment in aerospace and aviation. recent graduates, experienced professionals and For those unable to visit London, our on-campus service leavers. New exhibitors included Ryanair, Careers and CV workshops continued across BAE Systems, Air Navigation Services, Aerospace the UK in 2018 at the following universities and Technology Institute, Willis Asset Management Ltd, colleges, reaching approximately 100 students: InterEngineering, Carbon60, Oaklands Global, Air Birmingham City University; University of Charter Service and Team Tempest, the future UK Nottingham; Sheffield Hallam University; University combat aircraft project. of Liverpool and Buckinghamshire New University. We also exhibited at Engineering Careers Days at Queen Mary University London and the University of Sheffield and provided bite-sized CV workshops to Careers in Aerospace & Aviation LIVE visitors. Our free in-person and by-telephone 1-2-1 Careers Guidance service from the London office continued to see users including early career and experienced professionals.

EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS AND EVENTS

We exhibited at four major external events in 2018. We were part of the ADS Group Futures During 2018 The Day planning team and for the 2018 Farnborough Careers in Aerospace website attracted show ran both an outdoor display with Fun Kids 26,149 unique users. Radio and the Joystick Club, while providing

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NOW BOARDING careers advice and information at the Society’s The Autumn UK recruitment fair dedicated to aerospace and aviation Our free A2 careers poster – illustrating corporate stand within the Innovation Zone, Hall 3, the many people and skills involved in aircraft & A V I A T I O N on Futures Day and the Public Weekend. Futures LIVE l 2018 design and operations – remained popular with

RAeS, No4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ Friday 9 November 2018

Day saw several more politicians visit our stand, COMPETITIVE over 1,000 copies distributed through Cool EXHIBITOR RATES taking a strong interest in the Society’s dedicated Aeronautics goody bags, air shows, exhibitions,

outreach programmes: FREE ENTRY TO school events and individual requests, ASPIRING AEROSPACE AND AVIATION PROFESSIONALS! ● Stephen Metcalfe MP, Government Envoy for Business Class exhibitors include: Our specially-designed children’s Cool Aeronautics booklet has also been included in all the Year of Engineering campaign Premium Economy exhibitors include: Cool Aeronautics goody bags again this year. ● Baroness Pauline Neville Jones, former Security Minister www.aerosociety.com/ciaalive2018 #CIAALIVE18 [email protected] Poster highlighting CAREERS IN AEROSPACE WEBSITE AND ● Vicky Ford MP, member of the House of the 2018 Careers in SOCIAL MEDIA Commons Women & Equalities and Science & Aerospace & Aviation Technology Committees LIVE exhibitors. The Careers in Aerospace website, established 2018 saw our first participation at the Biggin in 2010 in partnership with ADS and relaunched Hill Air Show, partnering with London South East in 2017, features careers advice tailored to College, again to provide aerospace careers different ages, events listings, news, online information and advice to visitors. careers resources and listings for aspiring We returned to New Scientist Live, London professionals and a unique, careers-focused Excel, in September and were also delighted to employer and training directory for the sector. return to World Skills UK LIVE, NEC, Birmingham, During 2018, the new site attracted 26,149 in November, a huge vocational careers event users and achieved 99,967 page views with for schools from across the UK, where our flight approximately 2,300 visitors monthly, across simulators and Career Flightpath magazines a 45% female, 55% male split (source: Google proved particularly popular. Analytics). 27.5% of visitors were aged between In addition, the careers team again judged 18-24; 33.5% between 25-34 and 15.5% the North West Aerospace Alliance Business between 35-44. Average daily visitor numbers University Challenge at Burnley College in demonstrated a steady upward trend over the January and supported ADS Group’s UK Rocketry last six months of 2018. After the landing Challenge (UKROC) regional and national finals in page, most popular pages were Entry Routes April and May. > Apprenticeships; 16-19 Start Here; the Self Assessment Portal; the Directory; Graduate Start PRINT AND ONLINE CAREERS RESOURCES Here and the Careers Resource pages. Nonetheless, organisational take-up of the CAREER FLIGHTPATH free access to the website’s online directory – aimed at employers, training providers and We continued to distribute copies of issue 5 of STEM/outreach organisations across the our free aerospace and aviation careers magazine aerospace and aviation sector – remained weak Career Flightpath throughout the year, which and developing the directory, particularly given features a range of articles highlighting different its importance to website visitors will remain a career pathways from apprenticeships to graduate key focus in 2019. schemes, work experience tips, networking advice, Meanwhile the Careers team Twitter account, case studies and interviews. @RAeSCareers, continued to see increased

Guests gather for the Careers in Aerospace and Aviation LIVE 2018 event.

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engagement with 1,350 followers achieved by Around-the-world exciting new venues in discussion, including a December 2018. Aviator, Shaesta Waiz greater number of international events outside gets in the frame with an excited group at the UK. The sixth and final SBAP aircraft will SKILLS AND INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT the Cool Aeronautics achieve its Permit to Fly and private sale, event held at RAeS HQ, completing the funds needed to launch the The Society continued to develop its work on July 2018. Falcon Initiative 2 in partnership with Aerobility, skills policy and strategy through the Education Boeing and Middlesex University. and Skills Committee, (ESC). The team also We are delighted to have an additional new provides secretarial support to the RAeS Women role within the team focusing on our careers in Aerospace & Aviation Committee and Diversity activities, to lead further developments on the and Inclusion (D&I) Working Group. Careers in Aerospace website and support the As part of our contribution to the Society’s D&I, growth of our outreach and careers programmes. strategy the ESC held a seminar in May to examine We will be supporting the launch and running graduate recruitment selection methods with of the new ALTA platform for female aerospace employers including BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce professionals. We will publish the results of our discussing the business case and solutions for STEM landscaping work and continue to focus on achieving greater diversity among new recruits, supporting the Society’s Diversity and Inclusion including from more diverse universities. work. As the UK Government rolls out new T The committee also continued to support work Level qualifications, the ESC will hold a seminar led by the Royal Academy of Engineering E4E later in the year to examine the potential impact group on education policy impact on engineering. on aerospace/aviation educators and employers. We continued to support the AGP Skills Working Careers in Aerospace & Aviation LIVE will return Group and Aviation Industry Skills Board. The on 8 November 2019 and we will also begin Education and Skills Committee Chair also work on issue 6 of Career Flightpath magazine, continued to support the Aviation Engineering due out in November with more inspirational Heathrow UTC, and the Head of Skills and case studies, career development advice and Careers joined the Academy’s new Diversity and features showcasing the fantastic opportunities Progression Framework Steering Group. Finally the aerospace and aviation can offer the next ESC began a key piece of work to assess the UK generation. STEM/Aviation Outreach landscape with a view to Our thanks to the many volunteers from publishing full results in 2019. the Society’s network of young members, Members and Fellows, educational, museum 2019 – THE YEAR AHEAD and corporate partners. None of this work could be achieved without their support and we look Cool Aeronautics will remain an integral part forward to continuing our work together in of the Society’s outreach work with even more 2019.

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Honours, Medals & Awards

The Society has been honouring outstanding achievers in the global aerospace industry since 1909, when Wilbur and Orville Wright came to London to receive the Society’s first Gold Medal. In the years that have followed, honouring world aerospace achievers has become a permanent tradition of the Society. The nominations received for the 2018 Awards were highly competitive and, on behalf of the RAeS Council, the Medals and Awards Committee are very pleased to announce the winners as:

THE SIR ROBERT HARDINGHAM Mr Francis Donaldson FRAeS is admitted to Professor Peter Bearman FRAeS, PRESIDENTIAL SWORD former Editor-in-Chief of The Honorary Fellowship for his outstanding contribution Aeronautical Journal receives to developing a safe operating environment for The Sir Robert Hardingham The Royal Aeronautical Society was honoured to amateur-built and vintage aircraft, and to the Presidential Sword Award. present the Sir Robert Hardingham Presidential Sword development of affordable recreational aviation in the Miss Chloe Molloson is awarded to Professor Peter Bearman FRAeS. The Sir Robert United Kingdom. the NE Rowe Certificate of Merit. Hardingham Presidential sword is a prestigious award presented annually by the President in recognition of Colonel Joseph Kittinger Jr USAF is admitted to outstanding service to the Society. Honorary Fellowship for his pioneering work on high altitude balloon flights and parachute jumps that have HONORARY FELLOWSHIP led to significant advances in aerospace engineering The world’s highest distinction for aerospace and design, and the safety of pilots and astronauts. achievement awarded for only the most outstanding contributions to the aerospace profession. This honour HONORARY COMPANIONSHIP is conferred on those whose careers, leadership, inspiration and impact marks them out as among Awarded for rendering distinctive and notably the most eminent, widely recognised and influential meritorious service to the aerospace profession. This aerospace professionals of their generation. honour is conferred on those whose professional achievements may not be exclusively in aerospace, or Major General Desmond Edward Barker MRAeS may be in some way unconventional, but nevertheless SAAF is admitted to Honorary Fellowship in have made a distinctive and notably meritorious recognition of the major role that he played in contribution to the aerospace profession. establishing and developing a formal flight test capability in the South African Air Force (SAAF) and Ms Shaesta Waiz is admitted to Honorary defence industry. Companionship for her achievements in inspiring young people, especially young girls, to become Mr Marcus Bryson is admitted to Honorary Fellowship the next generation of STEM (science, technology, 2018 for his achievements in promoting the UK aerospace engineering and mathematics) and aviation Honours, Medals & Awards industry. Mr Bryson spent his entire career in the professionals. In 2017, at the age of 30, she became aerospace industry, culminating in ten years as the the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a CEO of GKN Aerospace. single-engine aircraft.

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RAES MEDALS

Awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of aerospace art,science and engineering.

Mr Peter Beck is awarded the Society Gold Medal in recognition of his exceptional work in creating a novel, affordable launch capability for small satellites in New Zealand. Mr Beck is the founder, CEO and CTO of Rocket Lab, a private company.

Mr Yohan Jayaratne FRAeS is awarded the Society Silver Medal in recognition of his major contribution to Sir Ralph Robins has given his name to a Medal for Excellence in the development of aviation in Sri Lanka over the past Engineering Leadership which is intended to promote engineering decade. excellence by recognising early- to mid-career engineers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership. Wing Commander Mike Place RAF is awarded the Society Bronze Medal in recognition of his SPECIALIST AWARDS contribution to defence air safety by developing a radical new approach to air safety analysis. The Society’s Specialist Awards are conferred on individuals or teams working in a formally recognised or Major Roderick Short RCAF is awarded the Society otherwise well-established professional discipline. The Bronze Medal in recognition of his work to improve awards recognise advances, innovation, excellence and understanding of the risks posed to aircraft from long or meritorious service that has had a significant collision with remotely piloted aircraft (RPA, otherwise impact within the discipline in advancing aerospace art, known as drones) and the ways that this can be science and engineering. mitigated. Flight Lieutenant Steve Hewer RAF is awarded the The Rocket Lab Rutherford Engine Team is awarded Society’s Specialist Award for his achievements in the Team Gold Medal for developing an oxygen/ leading successful trials of major upgrades to the kerosene pumped engine that uses an entirely new Chinook over a period of three years while being the only Professor Peter Bearman FRAeS, propulsion cycle. Its high-performance electric battery- qualified Chinook Evaluator Aircrew. former Editor-in-Chief of The Aeronautical Journal receives powered pumps reduce mass and replace hardware by The Sir Robert Hardingham software. Mr Arthur Thompson is awarded the Society’s Presidential Sword Award. Specialist Award for his achievement as the Chief Miss Chloe Molloson is awarded The RAF Youth and STEM Team is awarded a Team Technical Officer of the Red Bull Stratos free-fall mission. the NE Rowe Certificate of Merit. Silver Medal for delivering an exceptional science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Captain Graham Cruse FRAeS is awarded the engagement programme, establishing the RAF’s Flight Operations Medal for his contribution to the commitment to addressing skills shortages. development of crew resource management (CRM) and human factors training. The Redstreak Mobile Phone Detection and Location System Team is awarded a Team Silver Medal for Captain Anil Gadgil FRAeS is awarded the Flight developing an airborne search and rescue (SAR) system Simulation Medal for his inspirational achievements in that locates and communicates with a person in designing, building and operating a low-cost, mobile flight possession of a standard mobile phone. simulator as a means of promoting aviation as widely as possible in India. A Team Bronze Medal is awarded to the Chinook Flight of the Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) Operational The Rocket Lab Electron Launcher Team is awarded Evaluation Unit and elements of the Air Warfare the Geoffrey Pardoe Space Award for its achievement Centre (AWC) and the Defence Science and Technology in creating the Electron micro-launcher that is capable of Laboratory (Dstl) for the development of electronic launching small satellites into low Earth orbit. warfare manoeuvres that work for a formation of helicopters. YOUNG PERSONS’ AWARDS The Society confers additional awards recognising The Airbus Perlan 2 Project Team has been awarded achievements by young people, both individuals and a Team Bronze Medal for exploring very high-altitude teams. aerodynamics and performing research in ‘near space’. Perlan 2 is a pressurised, two-place, space capsule Mr Paul Haig ARAeS was awarded both the Young with glider wings designed to use only the power Person’s Achievement Award and the Herbert Le Sueur of stratospheric mountain waves to fly as high as Award. During his four years with Leonardo Helicopters, 90,000ft. since graduating from the University of Glasgow, Mr Haig

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has demonstrated an exceptionally mature ability to paper titled ‘Numerical investigation of the fatal 1985 deliver complex technical tasks to cost and schedule. Manchester Airport B737 fire’. Published in March 2017.

Mr Laurent Declerck was awarded the NE Rowe The Silver Award was presented to Professor Dong Medal (22-30 Age Group). Mr Declerck presented Han and Professor George N Barakos FRAeS for their his paper titled ‘A Boat on Wings’ to the Bristol paper titled ‘Variable-speed tail rotors for helicopters with Branch. He is in the final year of an MSc Aerospace variable-speed main rotors’. Published in April 2017. Engineering degree at the Delft University of Technology. The Bronze Award was presented to Mr Rui Wu, Professor Constantinos Soutis FREng FRAeS, Professor Shan Mr Myles Johnson was awarded the NE Rowe Zhong FRAeS and Dr Antonio Filippone FRAeS for their Medal (Under 22 Age Group). Mr Johnson presented paper titled ‘A morphing aerofoil with highly controllable his paper titled ‘Systems Engineering for the Mars aerodynamic performance’. Published in January 2017. Sample Return Mission’ to the Bedford Branch. The Bronze Award was presented to Dr Andrea Mr Kieran Byrne MRAeS was awarded the NE Rowe Castrichini, Dr Vijayakumari Hodigere Siddaramaiah, Dr Certificate of Merit (22-30 Age Group). Mr Byrne Dario Calderon, Professor Jonathan Cooper FRAeS, Mr presented his paper titled ‘Flight Operations Threat Tom Wilson and Dr Yves Lemmens for their paper titled & Error Management in an Airfield Categorisation ‘Preliminary investigation of the use of flexible folding wing Process’ to the Manchester Branch. tips for static and dynamic load alleviation’. Published in January 2017. Mr Lewis Norris ARAeS was awarded the NE Rowe Certificate of Merit (22-30 Age Group). Mr Norris The Bronze Award was presented to Professor Ian presented his paper titled ‘The Future of Mobility is Poll FREng FRAeS for his paper titled ‘21st-century Ascending’ to the Derby Branch. civil aviation: is it on course or is it over-confident and complacent? – thoughts on the conundrum of aviation and Ms Isabel Vallina-Garcia was awarded the NE Rowe the environment’. Published in February 2017. Certificate of Merit (22-30 Age Group). Ms Vallina- Garcia presented her paper titled ‘An Experimental The Young Persons’ Written Paper Prize was presented Study of Truck Rear Side-Skirt and Bumper Flow’ to to Dr Andrea Castrichini as the lead author of the paper the Cambridge Branch. titled ‘Preliminary investigation of the use of flexible folding wing tips for static and dynamic load alleviation’. Miss Chloe Molloson was awarded the NE Rowe Published in January 2017. Certificate of Merit (Under 22 Age Group). Miss Molloson presented her paper titled ‘Lessons in Airframe Design from the de Havilland Comet’ to the JOURNAL OF AERONAUTICAL HISTORY Derby Branch. WRITTEN PAPER PRIZE

Mr William Eustace was awarded the NE Rowe The Journal of Aeronautical History Written Paper Prize Certificate of Merit (Under 22 Age Group). Mr was inaugurated in 2018. It is awarded annually to the Eustace presented his paper titled ‘Microwaves: from paper published in the Journal of Aeronautical History Death Rays to Dinner’ to the Cambridge Branch. during the preceding calendar year that is most likely to engage and excite the widest possible community of professional and other interest and thus to exemplify the 2017 WRITTEN PAPER PRIZES best in terms of communicating aerospace history in order The Royal Aeronautical Society Written Paper Prizes to inspire future developments. are awarded annually for the best papers published in The Aeronautical Journal by the Society during the The Journal of Aeronautical History Written Paper previous calendar year. Below: The Airbus Prize is awarded to Dr Kit Mitchell FRAeS and Brian Perlan 2 Project Payne FRAeS for their paper titled: ‘Vibration during Team who have The Gold Award was presented to Professor Ed been awarded a Take-off in the Cockpit of Concorde’. Published in Galea, Dr Zhaozhi Wang and Dr Fuchen Jia for their Team Bronze Medal. October 2017.

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Review of Operations

INTRODUCTION During 2018 the Finance Committee thanked the retiring Chief Executive, Simon Luxmoore, who There has been continuing success throughout with his team made a significant contribution 2018, despite facing the challenge of balancing towards the financial performance of the Society; time and resource in the achievement of and welcomed the new CEO Sir Brian Burridge. operational performance. The Society has The following pages contain a summary of the delivered a wide range of activities and events accounts and it is hoped that this will provide for its membership and general-public in both the members with a clear understanding of the UK and Overseas. This was achieved against a financial results for 2018. Further information can backdrop of the most politically turbulent years be obtained from an examination of the Society’s in recent history with Brexit dominating the Annual Accounts which have been prepared in attention of the UK Government and much of the accordance with the accounting rules established media. under the Charities Acts. The Society targeted increasing its influence If members require further information on the in the many spheres of aeronautics, organising Annual Accounts they should contact the Finance conferences and other events which are aimed Director at the Society’s HQ. at attracting members, other professionals and general public to debate the issues of the day. SOCIETY HIGHLIGHTS The Society continues to promote its outreach (Operations and Annual Accounts) activities through STEM subjects in schools and its highly successful Cool Aeronautics programme OPERATIONS aimed at primary schools. One of the highlights of 2018 saw the Society renewing its Engineering ● The Society made a surplus on normal Council licence that will allow the Society to Operations of £250.7k (2017: £137.1k); see continue providing accreditation and registration schedule reconciling Operations to Unrestricted of engineers. Funds – Annual Accounts;

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (SOFA) For the Year ended 31 December 2018 Unrestricted Restricted Endowments Designated Total Total Funds Funds (Subsidiary (Subsidiary 2018 2017 Charities) Branches) Funds Funds £ £ £ £ £ £ Income and endowments from: 4,722,154 140,542 – 132,525 4,995,221 4,780,407 Expenditure: 4,196,017 89,371 – 167,950 4,453,338 4,422,778 Net income/expenditure before 526,137 51,171 – (35,425) 541,883 357,629 gains/(losses) on investments Net (losses)/gains on investments (161,823) (49,952) (143,256) – (355,031) 166,013 Net income/expenditure 364,314 1,219 (143,256) (35,425) 186,852 523,642

Transfers between funds (28,227) (73,615) 54,605 47,237 – – 336,087 (72,396) (88,651) 11,812 186,852 523,642

Other recognised (losses)/gains: Net actuarial gains/(losses) on 252,000 – – – 252,000 (3,000) Pension Scheme

Net movement in funds 588,087 (72,396) (88,651) 11,812 438,852 520,642

Balance at 1 January 8,029,319 667,939 1,350,545 248,092 10,295,895 9,775,253

Funds at 31 December 8,617,406 595,543 1,261,894 259,904 10,734,747 10,295,895

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● Overall income finished the year at £4,531.8k, 4.5% up on last year; CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT ● Individual Membership subscriptions grew by 5.4% and finished the year at £2,197.5k, 31 DECEMBER 2018 overall an excellent outcome (above target for the year); Total Total ● The Society continued to receive support from 2017 2017 its Corporate Partner members who paid a total £ £ of £590.4k, 1.6% up on 2017; Property/Heritage Assets 8,966,203 9,143,308 ● In 2018 the Conference & Event Team Investments 3,171,829 3,334,892 generated £393.7k (from delegate fees and Fixed Assets 12,138,032 12,478,200 sponsorship) which was down by 7% on 2017; overall a difficult year with key staff leaving Current Assets 2,887,138 2,647,440 during the year; Less: Current Liabilities (1,847,502) (1,797,132) ● Venue Hire generated £815.2k up by 15.7% on 2017, another excellent result which included No.4 hosting part of the Commonwealth Heads Net Current Assets 1,039,636 850,308 of Government Meeting in April 2018; ● Expenditure at £4,281.1k was up by 1.9%; Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 13,177,668 13,328,508 ● During the year the Society contributed £238.3k towards the running costs of the Creditor due after one year: (1,666,588) (1,956,280) National Aerospace Library (NAL); grant commitment ● In 2018 the Society paid £142.8k in mortgage Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (776,333) (1,076,333) repayments on No.4 Hamilton Place (No.4 HP) Liability plus a further one-off payment of £256.9k NET ASSETS 10,734,747 10,295,895 (from the Mortgage & Premises Fund and a contribution from the Foundation) towards Represented by: paying down the Mortgage; at the end of 2018 the outstanding loan was £1,646.9k. Restricted Reserves 595,543 667,939 Endowments 1,261,894 1,350,545 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS Designated Funds – Branches 259,904 248,092

● The Society’s Annual Accounts comply with Unrestricted Reserves the Charities Commission SORP (FRS102) Unrestricted Reserves Excluding 9,393,739 9,105,652 guidelines; Pension Liability ● Overall the Society made a surplus of £438.9k Pension Reserve (776,333) (1,076,333) (2017: £520.6k) through surpluses on Total Unrestricted Reserves 8,617,406 8,029,319 Unrestricted, Restricted, and Endowments Funds; ● Unrestricted Funds which relate to the Society’s TOTAL RESERVES 10,734,747 10,295,895 main Operations (see schedule re reconciliation to Operational A/Cs as noted above) finished the year with a surplus of £588.1k (after taking into account pension fund and investment valuations); ● At the end of 2018 Unrestricted Reserves Comparison of Operational Surplus/(Deficit) with Annual Accounts. stood at £8,617.4k (see table below); n Annual Accounts Surplus/(Deficit) n Operations Surplus/(Deficit) ● Capital expenditure for 2018 was £73.9k covering IT and various renovation projects at No.4 HP; ● At the end of 2018 the Society’s investments were valued at £3,171.8k – comprising Unrestricted funds of £1,445.8k and Restricted and Endowment funds of £1,726k; ● In 2018 the Society (HQ) received a total of £252k to support its charitable activities including Gift Aid of £88.5k and a further £132.5k received by the Society’s Branches from external sources supporting their activities; Unrestricted Funds include funds of Aeronautical Trading Limited (ATL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Society; at the end of 2018 ATL made a surplus of £60.9k (2017: £8.2k) which will be Gift Aided too the Society in 2019.

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UNRESTRICTED RESERVES

Fund Fund Income Expenditure Transfers Gains Fund Balances and Loses Balances Brought Carried Forward Forward 01/01/2018 31/12/2018

£ £ £ £ £ £ General Reserve – Functional Assets 8,715,558 – (160,198) – – 8,555,360 General Reserve – Functional Assets (1,972,271) – – 325,351 – (1,646,920) Loan General Reserve – Free Reserve 1,651,277 4,637,587 (3,904,355) (429,328) (161,823) 1,793,358 Heritage Assets 427,750 – (16,907) – – 410,843 Airbus Basement Project 44,148 – (32,713) – – 11,435 Mortgage & Premises Reserve 6,836 – – 50,000 – 56,836 RAeS Foundation 232,104 84,567 (53,844) (50,000) – 212,827

9,105,402 4,722,154 (4,168,017) (103,977) (161,823) 9,393,739

Pension Fund – FRS17 Reserve (1,076,083) – (28,000) 75,750 252,000 (776,333)

Total Funds 8,029,319 4,722,154 (4,196,017) (28,227) 90,177 8,617,406

THE YEAR AHEAD

In 2019 the Finance Committee will work with the new CEO and his Executive Team supporting the Trustees in delivering the endorsed Strategic Objectives to 2020; in 2019, the Society will continue to focus on the principle areas of engagement of the membership, unbiased learned output, standards and professional development, inclusivity, outreach and impact while encouraging members to take a greater involvement in the leadership of the Society. Focusing on these areas will lead to greater revenue development, in turn affording greater impact in delivery of the Strategic Objectives. Due to the success of 2018 the Finance Committee will be reviewing its options to reduce its major RAeS Operational Income 2018 (%). liabilities, the Mortgage on No.4 Hamilton Place and the Society’s Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (closed). This is in-line with the Finance Strategy (2018-2022) developed by the Finance Committee to ensure that the Society has sufficient resources to run its on-going operations while looking to reduce its major liabilities.

THE AUDITORS’ STATEMENT ON SUMMARISED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ STATEMENT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ROYAL AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY

RAeS Operational Expenditure 2018 (%). We have examined the summarised financial

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OPERATIONAL INCOME & EXPENDITURE – 2018

2018 2017 Actual Actual £ £ Income Commercial Venue Hire 815,150 704,363 Conferences & Events 393,670 423,119 Corporate Events 151,684 120,157 Corporate Partners 590,380 581,319 Membership Subscriptions 2,197,455 2,085,154 Membership Services 152,057 195,067 Publications 137,483 102,801 Other (Including Careers/Research) 93,918 124,807 Total Income 4,531,797 4,336,788

Expenditure Conferences, Venue, Marketing & CPs 988,958 894,005 Membership & Professional Standards 716,781 731,005 Publications 486,676 470,627 NAL Running Costs 238,301 249,543 Central Support (Governance/Premises/Finance Etc.) 1,707,530 1,688,182 Mortgage (No.4 HP) 142,836 166,290 Total Expenditure 4,281,081 4,199,652

Surplus/Deficit on Operations 250,717 137,137

Operationals – Reconciliations With Annual Accounts (Unrestricted) Operating Surplus/(Deficit) 250,717 137,137 Year End Adj on Investment Losses/Gains (72,055) 144,884 Year End Adj Re Pension Fund Gains 300,000 40,750 Year End Adj – Mortgage (Not in SOFA Accounts) 70,982 63,242 Year End Adj Re Restricted Fds/Gift Aid/Donations/Loan RepaymentExcluded from Ops 38,443 58,819 Annual Accounts – Net Movement (SOFA – Unrestricted) 588,087 444,832

statements of Royal Aeronautical Society on the BASIS OF OPINION following pages. Our examination of the summarised financial RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF statements consisted of: TRUSTEES AND AUDITORS ● agreeing the amounts and disclosures included The trustees are responsible for preparing the in the summarised financial information on the summarised financial statements in accordance following pages to the corresponding items with the recommendations of the ‘Statement of within the full annual financial statements of Recommended Practice’ applicable to charities. the Society for the year ended 31 December 2018, including consideration of whether, in our Our responsibility is to report to you our opinion opinion, the information in the summary financial on the consistency of the summarised financial information has been summarised in a manner statements within the full financial statements which is not consistent with the full annual and Trustees’ Annual Report. We also review the financial statements of the Society for that year; other information contained in the summarised and; annual report and consider the implications for ● considering whether, in our opinion, information our report if we become aware of any apparent has been omitted that it is necessary to include mis-statements or material inconsistencies with to achieve consistency with the full annual the summarised financial statements. financial statements of the Society for that year.”

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OPINION

In our opinion the summarised financial statements are consistent with the full financial statements and Trustees Annual Report of Royal Aeronautical Society for the year ended 31 December 2018. haysmacintyre Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1AG, UK 4 March 2019

TRUSTEES STATEMENT

These summary financial statements are not the statutory accounts of the Society, but provide a summary relating to both the Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet. The financial statements, from which the summary is derived, have been audited by haysmacintyre. The audit report was unqualified. The full accounts, annual report and auditor’s report may either be downloaded from the Society’s website www. aerosociety.com or obtained from the Finance Director at No.4 Hamilton Place London W1J 7BQ, UK. The annual report and accounts, which were approved on 4 March 2019, will be filed with the Charity Commission.

Jane Middleton FRAeS Finance Committee Chairman 4 March 2019

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