Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) - Washington DC Branch

Established in 1866 and originally known as The Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has always been at the forefront of developments in aerospace to further the art, science and engineering of aeronautics. The 8th Duke of Argyll and his like-minded aerial navigation enthusiasts formed the Society to promote heavier-than-air flight. In 2016, the Society cele

brated its 150th anniversary and members took the opportunity to celebrate achievement and excellence within the aeronautics community, and to look ahead to the next 50 years of innovation in aerospace. With headquarters in London, England, the Society now has over 22,500 members and 63 branches worldwide and has become an international, multidisciplinary professional

The Washington Branch of the RAeS was inaugurated to serve the Washington area on December 17, 2003, the centenary of the Wright Brothers’ manned flight. The branch aims to stimulate advances in aviation safety and technology by providing a forum to further improve technical, political and social interchange between the US and UK aerospace communities.