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Section 1 5Overview of the Royal Aeronautical Society

� Foreword by CEOOverview RAeS President & President ElectThe Society at a GlanceCouncil OperationsGlobal Branches and DivisionsHeadquarters ContactsNo.4 Hamilton PlacePresidents & Chairmen of CouncilSenior Research Fellow in Air Power StudiesSpecialist Groups and Greener by DesignNational Aerospace LibraryRAeS FoundationCentennial Scholarship FundMedals and Awards

Section 2 42Careers and Personal Development within the Aerospace Industry

� Launchpad for LearningSchools Build-a-plane Challenge 2009Career Moves in 2009Cool AeronauticsThe Young Members Boardaerosocietyjobs.comAccredited Academic ProgrammesAccredited Company Trainings Schemes

Section 3 56Aerospace Community

� UK Aerospace CommunityInternational Aerospace CommunityInternational Partnership AgreementsYouth OrganisationsRAeS Consultants DirectoryThe Expert Witness

Section 4 67Conferences and Events

� 2009 Events CalendarCEAS 2009 European Air and Space Conference100 Year Celebrations and Outlook to 2009Concorde 40th Anniversary

Section 5 76Corporate Partners

� Corporate Partner BenefitsCorporate Partner EventsCorproate Partner IndexCorporate Partner Profiles

Contents

EditorialEditorAnna Preston

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ContributorsRosalind AzouziFlt Lt Phil Farmer RAFJonathan Morris MIHAustralia, New Zealand and South AfricaDivisions, Riyadh Branch Specialist Groups

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Foreword2009 starts with our highest ever number of CorporatePartners. This means that we are building uprelationships with an increasing number oforganisations, all of whom are important to the aviationand aerospace community. One of the features of ourcommunity in the 21st century is its diverse naturecompared with 50 years ago. Then, most peopleemployed in the sector were building aircraft with amuch smaller number employed by the new airlines thatstarted up after WW2. Now our business sector haschanged radically. The leasing market is huge; airportshave changed out of all recognition and together withairlines, they now employ many more people thanmanufacturing. In addition, the split between the two isincreasingly blurred, with many manufacturers, notablythe engine suppliers, obtaining an even higherpercentage of their revenue from aftersales support.Most recently the challenge of the environment haschanged the dynamics of how the sector views thefuture.

To reflect these changes, this year we have expandedand brought up to date the whole Handbook withinformation about organisations right across the sector.

Turning to our own Society, probably one of the mostexciting projects in the New Year is our student Build-a-plane Competition which is reviewed on page 43. Thisproject, sponsored by the Boeing Company, is designedfor groups of schools working together to build a kitplane, have it certificated by the Light AviationAssociation, and then fly it. In the process many morestudents will learn a huge amount about what goes intoa modern light aircraft as well as the basic laws ofaerodynamics. The result, we hope, is that moreyoungsters will look towards our sector for a career.

Finally, as I have said on previous occasions, if you feelwe can improve this Handbook further, please get intouch.

Keith MansChief Executive

Royal Aeronautical Society

Keith Mans was educated at theRAF College Cranwell and theOpen University. He spent 12

years in the RAF, flying Vulcans andCanberras, and flew with the RAFReserve for 28 years.

Before entering Parliament in 1987he worked for The John LewisPartnership. While in Parliament hefounded and was the first Chairmanof both the Parliamentary EnvironmentGroup and the ParliamentaryAerospace Group. He was also amember of the Environment SelectCommittee and the Defence SelectCommittee. He was ParliamentaryPrivate Secretary to the Secretary ofState for Health from 1991–1995 andhe was Chairman of the ConservativeDefence Committee in 1996. He leftParliament in 1997 and took up hispresent appointment as ChiefExecutive of the Royal AeronauticalSociety in 1998. He is also Chairmanof the Air Travel - “Greener byDesign” Initiative. �

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The Royal Aeronautical Society is the world’s only professional body dedicated tothe entire aerospace community. Established in 1866 to further the art, scienceand engineering of aeronautics, the Society has been at the forefront ofdevelopments in aerospace ever since.

What do we do?� Promote the highest professional standards in all aerospace disciplines� Provide specialist information and act as a central forum for the exchange of

ideas� Play a leading role in influencing opinion on aerospace matters

Who can join?Anyone who is interested in aviation can join and the Society’s membershipprofile is drawn from a diverse range of organisations and fields of expertise,including engineering, design, aircrew and air traffic control. Along with thosenot traditionally regarded as part of the aerospace and aviation industry, such aslaw, finance, marketing and recruitment.

What does Society membership offer you?� Membership grades for professionals and enthusiasts alike� Professional recognition and the opportunity to register with the Engineering

Council (UK)� Access to a global network of 17,000 members in over 100 countries, meaning

the Society is foremost in influencing the future of aerospace� A wealth of information through monthly publications, the website and our

internationally renowned aerospace reference library and archive resources� Professional Development derived from the Society’s international conference

and lecture programme� Preferential rates for the Society’s 400+ events and conferences held each year� Unparalleled professional networking opportunities by attending events and

involvement with the Society’s 24 Specialist Groups and 60+ internationalBranches

� Over 3,500 young members worldwide and a thriving Young Members group� Free careers guidance from our specialist Careers Centre� Use of the Airbus Business Suite and the Members Bar� Access to the Centennial Scholarship Fund

Welcome to the World’s Foremost Aerospace Community

Vital Statistics

� Over 17,000 members in 100+countries

� International network of over 60+Branches and Divisions

� More than 3,500 young membersworldwide

� Headquarters in central London in aprestigious historical venue

� Over 180 businesses andorganisations are members of theSociety’s Corporate Partner Scheme

� 24 groups focusing on specialist areaswithin aerospace

� 400+ conferences and lectures eachyear

How to join the Society

For further information on all membershipgrades and registration:

� Membership DepartmentRoyal Aeronautical SocietyNo.4 Hamilton PlaceLondon W1J 7BQUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7670 4346@ [email protected]

For enquiries concerning CorporatePartner membership contact:Anna PrestonCorporate Partner ManagerThe Royal Aeronautical Society � +44 (0)20 7670 4303@ [email protected]

Remember entry and transfer fees arewaived for employees of members ofthe RAeS Corporate Partner Scheme



President2008-2009

Capt David Rowland FRIN FRAeS

President-Elect2008-2009Dr Michael Steeden, BSc, MBA, PhD, CDipAF, MIoD, CPhys, CEng, FInstP,FRAeS

David Rowland was born and educated inSheffield. He joined BOAC (later British Airways)in 1969 as a co-pilot/navigator on VC-10

aircraft, subsequently joining the Concorde fleet in1976. Later, in his 30-year career with the airline, heheld a number of management posts including that ofConcorde General Manager.

David is a long-term member and past Chairman ofthe Royal Aeronautical Society’s Flight Simulation

Group and was a founder member of Greener byDesign. He joined the Learned Society Board in 2001,becoming Deputy Chairman in 2003 and Chairman inJanuary 2005. He is a founder member of theOxfordshire Branch of the RAeS.

David is a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigationand a Liveryman of the Guild of Air Pilots and AirNavigators. He is married to Sue and they have twosons, Jonathan and Richard.

Mike Steeden was born in London and broughtup and educated in Kent. His passion foraerospace began with the Air Cadets and his

early experiences as a Private Pilot. Qualifyingsubsequently as a research nuclear physicist his first tenyears in employment were spent in the DefenceNuclear community. His subsequent 12 years in theMoD were focused on national and internationalmilitary aerospace with appointments includingDirector, Military Aircraft in the MoD ProcurementExecutive, Director, Air Systems Sector at DERAFarnborough and Director, Aircraft Test and Evaluationat DERA Boscombe Down. More recently he spent sixyears in the private sector, first as President andManaging Director of Computing Devices CompanyLtd and then as Director, Civil Air Transport at SBAC.During his time in SBAC Mike played a significant rolein the development of the Aerospace Innovation &Growth Team National Aerospace Technology Strategy

and led for the Association on Air Travel Greener byDesign and the Sustainable Aviation initiative. Mike iscurrently Technical Director at the UK MoD’s DefenceScience and Technology Laboratory and a Non-Executive Director of Ploughshare Innovations Ltd andTetricus Ltd. Mike has been active for more than adecade in the Society, serving since 1996 as a Memberof the Council of the RAeS, between 1998 and 2005as Chairman of the Professional Standards Board andsince 1996 as a member of the Medals and AwardsCommittee, latterly as Vice-Chairman. Mike led the2003 Medals and Awards Review. He chaired theBoscombe Down Branch of the Society between 1998and 2000. He is a Chartered Engineer, a CharteredPhysicist, a Fellow of both the Institute of Physics andthe Royal Aeronautical Society, a Freeman of the Cityof London and a Liveryman of the WorshipfulCompany of Engineers. Mike is married to Hilary andthey have a daughter, Emma and a son, Simon.

It is a particular privilege to serve as President in a year that sees us remember and celebrate the centenary and othersignificant anniversaries of some key events in our aviation heritage.

We have just celebrated the landmark event of 1908 which was, of course, the first manned powered flight in theUK by Samuel Cody. 2008 has also seen the centenary of many other significant achievements. Griffith Brewer, J T C Moore-Brabazon, A V Roe and others were pioneering the development of flight in the UK and, at the end of1908, linking 2008 with 2009, the Short brothers formed the world's first aircraft production company, taking theirfirst order in early 1909.

In 2009 the Society will play its part in commemorating the centenary of the birth of naval aviation, the first flightacross the Channel and the founding of the aircraft manufacturer Handley Page. It is also the 90th anniversary of thefirst flight across the Atlantic (by Alcock and Brown) and the 40th anniversary of the first flight of the Concordeprototypes.

In the years ahead we will have many opportunities to commemorate pioneering achievements and to remindourselves of the rich aviation heritage of the UK and, of course, the Royal Aeronautical Society.



Council 2008-2009

Mr Martyn Hurst, MA CEng

FIMechE FRAeS

External Affairs BoardMr Richard Case, CBE DL

MSc CEng FREng FRAeS

Finance Board Mr Philip Riley, FRAeS

Learned Society BoardSir Brian Burridge, KCB CBE

FCMI FRAeS

Professional Standards BoardMr David Couzens, CEng

FRAeS

Young Members BoardDr Stephen Liddle,

MEng(Hons) PhD MRAeS

Mr Graham Roe, IEng FRAeS

Mr Lee Balthazor, BTech(Hons)

MSc DMS CEng FAPM FCMI

FRAeS

Mr Ross Bradley, FRAeS

Mr David Chinn, BSc(Hons)

CEng MRAeS MIET AIL

Mr Phil Boyle, BSc(Eng) MSc

CEng MIEE MRAeS

Mr Ronald Carr, AMRAeS

Mrs Joanne Lindsay, Eur Ing

BSc(Hons) CPhys MInstP CEng

MRAeS MAPM

Capt Hugh Dibley, MCILT FRINFRAeS

Professor Helen Muir, OBE

PhD CPsychol FRAeS

Mr John Dunne, CEng MRAeS Mr Ludovic Forrer,

BEng(Hons) AMRAeS

Professor Ian Poll, OBE FREng

FAIAA FCGI FRAeS

President-ElectDr Michael Steeden, BSc MBAPhD CDipAF MIoD CPhysCEng FInstP FRAeS

PresidentCapt David Rowland, FRINFRAeS

Ordinary Members

Branches Committee Chairman

Board Chairman

Past-PresidentMr David Marshall, CBE MACEng FRAeS



CouncilKey facts� it is responsible for overall policy and

strategy� it meets four times a year in March,

June, September and November� it is elected from all grades of the

Society’s membership� a third of the ordinary members of

Council are elected each year

Mr Geoffrey Want, BSc(Eng)

CEng ACGI MBA MIOD

MRAeS

Mr Alisdair Wood, BEng CEng

MSc MRAeS

Dr Thurai Rahulan BSc(Hons)

PhD AMIMechE

Mr Guy LachlanCapt Steve Green, FRAeS

Mr Colin Smith, FREng

FRAeS

Mr John Balfour, FRAeS

Honorary Solicitor

Mr David Forsyth, BE(Aero)

Grad Dip MILT FRAeS

Australia Division

Mr Rob Jonkers, MSc MRAeS

South Africa Division

AM (Retd) M Azim Daudpota,

FRAeS

Pakistan Division

Professor Graham Hunt, PhD

FRAeS

New Zealand Division

Paul Bailey, MInstP ARAeS

Deputy Chief Executive

Mr Keith Reid, FRAeS

Specialist Group

Committee Chairman

Mr Keith Mans, BA FRSA

FRAeS

Chief Executive

Mr Andy Stevens, BSc(Hons)

CEng FIEE FRAeS

Air Cdre Bill Tyack, CBE FRAeS

RAF(Retired)

Mr Mike Rouse, FRAeS

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Professional Standards Board

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Individual Membership

Recruitment

Corporate Partners

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Non-Corporate Grading Committee.

Accreditation of Academic &

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Corporate Accreditation Committee.

Non-Corporate Accreditation

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Continuing Professional

Development Programmes

Engineering Council UK (ECUK)

Registration

EC(UK) Internal Audit Procedures

Library & Archives

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Aerospace InternationalThe AerospaceProfessionalThe Aeronautical Journal

Preparation of Position

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Activities of the Specialist

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Websites

Committees directly

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Medals & Awards Committee

RAeS Foundation Committee

National Aerospace Library

Air Travel Greener by Design

Centenary Scholarship Fund

Aeronautical Trust

Launchpad for Learning

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President

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Aerodynamics

Aerospace Medicine

Air Finance

Air Law

Air Power

Air Transport

Airworthiness &

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Avionics & Systems

Flight Operations

Flight Simulation

Flight Test

General Aviation

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RAeS Branches and Divisions

RAeS Australian DivisionThe Australian Division has been inexistence for over 80 years. During thattime it has played a significant and vitalrole in the global reach of the Society.The Division actively participates ingovernment and non-governmentenquiries directly related to aerospaceand environmental issues.

The six Australian Division Branches arecentred on the capital cities of eachstate. The Sydney Branch was the firstto be formed and was followed byMelbourne in 1953 and then theAdelaide Branch in 1956. The CanberraBranch was approved in late 1962 andthe Brisbane Branch 30 years later in1992. The launch of the Perth Branch in2002 completed the set.


Branches are a regional embodiment of the Society. They represent a vital mechanism for the delivery ofmembership benefits and provide a global platform for the dissemination of aerospace information. The Society proudly boasts an international network of Branches covering all the major centres of aerospaceactivity including Bristol, Derby, Dubai, Hamburg, Montreal, Munich, Paris, Seattle, Toulouse and Washington DC.

In broad terms, the objects and responsibility of every Branch is to supplement locally the efforts of the Society;to support and maintain the highest professional standards in all aerospace disciplines; to provide a uniquesource of specialist information; to provide a localforum for the exchange of ideas and to exert influencein the interests of aerospace in both the public andindustrial arenas.

Each year the global Branch network hosts circa 400 lecture evenings. These Branch events are open to all with a shared interest in aviation. Non-membersof the RAeS are encouraged to attend and will receive a warm welcome at all Branch lecture evenings.

Divisions have been formed in countries and regionsthat can sustain a number of Branches. Divisionsoperate with a large degree of autonomy, beingresponsible for their own Branch network,membership recruitment, subscription levels,conference and lecture programmes.

The Riyadh Branch became the latest member of the internatonal Branchnetwork. The inaugural event took place on Sunday 9 December 2007 atthe British Embassy in Riyadh courtesy of HM ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

Each Branch provides a monthly lectureand visits programme. A typical yearwill therefore see Australian Brancheshost circa 50 evening lectures and tenvisits. As part of this annualprogramme of events, each Branchhosts an annual named lecture anddinner:

Melbourne - Lawrence Hargrave Lecture

Sydney - Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Lecture

Adelaide - Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Lecture

Canberra - Biennial Branch AwardNight

Brisbane - Sir Hudson Fysh Lecture

David Forsyth presenting Air Marshal MarkBinskin AM Chief of Air Force Royal AustralianAir Force with his Fellowship Diploma at theSydney Branch 50th Sir Charles Kingsford SmithMemorial Lecture on 8 October 2008.


The Division, through the Branches,has conducted, in association withEngineers Australia (EA), a successfulseries of Congresses on a biennialbasis. From 2005 the EA/RAeS JointConference Committee and JointBoard of Aerospace Engineeringdecided that future Congresses shouldbe held in Melbourne to coincide withthe Australian International Airshow.The 13th in the series will be held inearly 2009.

In 1998 the Division successfully hostedthe ICAS 98 conference in Melbourne–a first for the Southern Hemisphere.Brisbane has been selected by the ICASGeneral Assembly to host ICAS 2012.

A brand new Division website waslaunched during 2008 replacing theformat first introduced in 1996. This sitehas better access for members andincreased services including Branchnews and programmes, Division detailfor membership and access to theSociety publications (www.raes.org.au).

David Forsyth FRAeS President RAeS Australian Division

RAeS New Zealand DivisionNew Zealand became a Division of theRAeS in 1949 and since then Branchesof the Division have been formed inAuckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North,Wellington, Blenheim and Canterbury.Since 1983 the Division has held annualsymposia addressing a wide range oftopics relevant to the country. Thetheme of the next symposium in March2009 will be ‘Secure and SustainableTravel in an Uncertain World’. Heretopics are likely to include airportsecurity, emissions trading and its effecton tourism, and legal issues inprevention of aviation terrorism.


As well as the annual symposium, theNew Zealand Division sponsors a week-long bi-annual Air Transport Course.This has been developed from the UK’soriginal model but tailored to meet theneeds of New Zealand and Asia-Pacific’srequirements for gaining a greaterunderstanding of how the design andmanagement of the air transport systemcan be improved. Following the successof this programme, one-day crossindustry seminars are being developedto attract the interest and needs ofprofessionals in allied safety-criticalindustries such as police, military, healthand medicine. An example of this kindof course has been the recentlysuccessful workshop on alertness &errors in safety-critical industries –managing the effects of fatigue. Theseinnovations are expressions of thedynamic role the New Zealand Divisionwishes to take in promoting aviation toits professional constituency and otherrelated professional groups.

NZ Division information available fromthe website www.raes.org.nz

Professor Graham J F Hunt, PhD FRAeSPresident RAeS New Zealand Division

RAeS South Africa DivisionThe Society arranges lectures,conferences, symposia and trainingcourses, as well as awarding prizes,bursaries and medals in recognition ofachievements in aerospace engineeringand technology. A bursary programme isgranted yearly using S.A. funds forstudents in aeronautical engineeringshowing the most promise. A schools-based sponsorship programme has alsorecently been embarked upon.

AeSSA also carries out accreditation ofUniversity and Universities of Technology

courses on behalf of the EngineeringCouncil of South Africa (ECSA). Membership of the Society provides apath to professional engineeringregistration.

Since the new democratic dispensationfrom 1994, the Society has beeninvolved in projects involving youngmembers and their contact withaviation, primarily focused at school levelactivities.

The AeSSA is involved in a yearlyaviation focus week held at the Scienceand Discovery Centre located inJohannesburg holding workshops inflight principles and jet building.

The AeSSA has also started a yearlyflying model technology demo dayallowing a number of schools to getcloser to aviation which is being done inconjunction with the South African AirForce Museum.

South Africa Division informationavailable from the websitewww.aessa.org.za

Rob Jonkers, MSc MRAeS President AeSSA – RAeS South AfricaDivision

Delegates at the Opening of the SAIAS 2008Aerospace Forum held in Stellenbosch



Branch / Division Contact � @ / �Australia (Div) Peter Brooks (61) 2 9523 4332 [email protected] Andrew Clark [email protected] Ian Williams [email protected] Neville Probert [email protected] Air Cdre Noel Schmidt [email protected] Jim Williams [email protected] Peter Marosszeky [email protected]

Bedford Philip Pugh 01234 342541 [email protected] Malcolm Cloke 028 9046 5650 [email protected] Chris Hughes 01902 844523 [email protected] Down Bryan Somerset 01980 664105 [email protected] Chris Toomer [email protected] Ben Groves 01482 664461 [email protected] Bill Armit (32) 2 729 3559 [email protected] David Whitehead 01223 373541 [email protected] Tom Cook 01656 727033 [email protected] Keith Housley 0151 600 3372 [email protected] Mel Porter 01202 857655 [email protected] Janet Owen 024 76464079 [email protected] Dr Craig Lawson 01234 754686 [email protected] Flt Lt. Dom Marshall 01526 346542 [email protected] Charles Pericleous (357) 99557457 [email protected] Chris Sheaf 01332 249474 [email protected] Jarlath Conerney (353) 1 4037632 [email protected] Yeovilton Cdr Jim Donnelly 01935 455387 [email protected] Ian Pigram 01932 760243 [email protected] Don Bates 0208 6541150 [email protected] & Cheltenham Roy McCarthy 01242 527730 [email protected] Wenzel Joachim (49) 0175 460 5502 [email protected] Maurice James 01727 839489 [email protected] Adrian Constable 07789616185 [email protected] Alex Gray 01224 319464 [email protected] Kong Steve Chadwick (852) 2747 8364 [email protected] of Wight Steve Ashworth 01983 550 481 [email protected] of Man Chris Astley 01624 801884 [email protected] Colin Moss 01509 239962 [email protected] Faizal Sharif 603 8768 8487 [email protected] Paul Heslop [email protected] Steve Saunders 01760 444519 [email protected] Robin Heaps 01634 204 079 [email protected] Alexandre Fainberg (1) 514 815 7800 [email protected] Roger Jevons (49) 906 713254 [email protected]

Global and Regional contacts



New Zealand (Div) Sqn Ldr John Barrack (64) 6 3515 505 [email protected] Martin Adam [email protected] Angus Johnston [email protected] Ron Harris [email protected] Warwick Jones [email protected] North Barry Heir [email protected] Bernard Weinstein [email protected]

Oxford Jon Viner 01280 846792 [email protected] (Div) Badshah Gul [email protected] Michel Harvey (33) 1 69 89 06 03 [email protected] Alan Matthews 01995 61470 [email protected] Len Houston 01292 265472 [email protected] Dave Surah [email protected] Yvonne Aleson (1) 206 619 5442 [email protected] Lim Yeow Khee [email protected] Africa (Div) Dr.Craig Law (27) 11 717 7311 [email protected] Andy Rankine 07752 012849 [email protected] Sean Corr 0207 621 0678 [email protected] Roger Ellis 01438 773292 [email protected] Bidur Khanal 01793 785375 [email protected] Bernard Mattos (33) 5 6193 6480 [email protected] Emilia Papadopoulos (971) 42085687 [email protected] DC Alan Hickling (1) 703 882 6470 [email protected] Ken Davies 01483 531529 [email protected] Fred Tong (86) 592 5737657 [email protected] Jon Hamm 01935 705355 [email protected]



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Staff Chart(Current at 1 December 2008)

Presidents and Chairmenof Council



1866-1895 President His Grace The Duke of Argyll, KT

1896-1899 Chairman Major H.C. Roberts

1900-1907 President Major B.F.S. Baden-Powell

1908-1911 President E.P. Frost, JP

1911-1919 Chairman Major-General R.M. Ruck

1919-1920 President The Rt Hon The Lord Weir of Eastwood,

PC, FRAeS

Chairman Brigadier-General R.K. Bagnall Wild,

CMB, CBE


PC, FRAeS

Chairman Air Commodore H.R.M. Brooke Popham,

CB, CMG


PC, FRAeS

Chairman Lieut-Col M. O’Gorman, CB, DSc, FRAeS


PC, FRAeS

Chairman Professor L. Bairstow, CBE, FRS, FRAeS


PC, FRAeS

Chairman Lieut-Col A. Ogilvie, CBE


PC, FRAeS

Chairman Lieut-Col H.T. Tizard, AFC, FRAeS


PC, FRAeS

Chairman Air Vice-Marshal Sir Sefton Brancker,

KCB, AFC, FRAeS

1926-1927 President Air Vice-Marshal Sir Sefton Brancker,

KCB, AFC, FRAeS

1927-1930 Chairman Colonel The Master of Sempill, AFC,

FRAeS

1930-1934 President C.R. Fairey, MBE, FRAeS

1934-1936 President Lieut-Col J.T.C. Moore-Brabazon, MC,

FRAeS, MP

1936-1938 President H.E. Wimperis, CB, CBE, MA, MIEE,

FRAeS

1938-1940 President A.H.R. Fedden, MBE, DSc, MIMechE,

MIAE, MSAE, FRAeS

1940-1942 President Griffith Brewer, Hon FRAeS

1942-1944 President A. Gouge, BSc, FRAeS

1944-1945 President Sir A.H. Roy Fedden, MBE, DSc,

MIMechE, MIAE, MSAE, FRAeS

1945-1947 President Sir Frederick Handley Page, CBE,

FRAeS

1947-1949 President H. Roxbee Cox, BSc, PhD, DIG, FRAeS

1949-1950 President Sir John S. Buchanan, CBE, AMIMechE,

FRAeS

1950-1951 President Major G.P. Bulman, CBE, BSc, FRAeS

1951-1952 President Major F.B. Halford, CBE, FRAeS

1952-1953 President G.H. Dowty, FAIAA, FRAeS

1953-1954 President Sir William Farren, CB, MBE, MA, FRS,

Hon FAIAA, FRAeS

1954-1955 President Sir Sydney Camm, CBE, FRAeS

1955-1956 President N.E. Rowe, CBE, Whit Ex, ACGI, BSc,

DIC, MIMechE, FCGI, FAIAA, FRAeS

1956-1957 President E.T. Jones, CB, OBE, MEng, FRAeS

1957-1958 President Sir George Edwards, CBE, BSc, Hon

FAIAA, Hon FRAeS

1958-1959 President Sir Arnold Hall, MA, FRS, FRAeS

1959-1960 President P.G. Masefield, MA(Eng), MInstT, Hon

FAIAA, FRAeS

1960-1961 President Dr E.S. Moult, CBE, BSc(Eng), MIMechE,

FRAeS

1961-1962 President Air Marshal Sir Owen Jones, KBE, CB,

AFC, BA(Cantab), DIC, MIMechE,

FRAeS, RAF(Retd)

1962-1963 President B.S. Shenstone, MASc, FAIAA, FCASI,

FRAeS

1963-1964 President Professor A.R. Collar, CBE, MA, DSc,

FAIAA, FCASI, FRAeS

1964-1965 President H.H. Gardner, BSc, FRAeS

1965-1966 President Sir George Gardner, KBE, CB, DSc,

HonFRAeS

1966 Hon President HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of

Edinburgh, KG, Hon FRAeS

1966-1967 President A.D. Baxter, MEng, FRAeS

1967-1968 President M.B. Morgan, CB, MA, FRAeS

1968-1969 President Professor D. Keith-Lucas, Hon DSc, MA,

FRAeS

1969-1970 President Air Commodore F.R. Banks, CB, OBE,

Hon CGIA, Hon FAIAA, Hon FRAeS,

RAF(Retd)

1970-1971 President Air Commodore J.R. Morgan, OBE,

BSc(Eng), FRAeS, RAF(Retd)

1971-1972 President S.D. Davies, CBE, BSc(Eng), FRAeS

1972-1973 President Dr K.G. Wilkinson, Hon DSc, BSc, FCGI,

DIC, CEng, FCIT, FSLAET, FRAeS



1973-1974 President Dr G.S. Hislop, PhD, BSc(Eng), ARCST,

CEng, FIMechE, FRAeS

1974-1975 President B.P. Laight, OBE, MSc, CEng, MIMechE,

FRAeS

1975-1976 President Air Marshal Sir Charles Pringle, KBE,

MA, CEng, FRAeS

1976-1977 President C. Abell, OBE, FSLAET, CEng, FRAeS

1977-1978 President Handel Davies, CB, MSc, CEng, FAIAA,

FRAeS

1978-1979 President Professor L.F. Crabtree, PhD, CEng,

FRAeS

1979-1980 President R.P. Probert, CB, MA, FEng, FRAeS

1980-1981 President P.A. Hearne, MSc, DLC, CEng, FRAeS

1981-1982 President J.T. Stamper, MA, FEng, FRAeS

1982-1983 President Captain E.M. Brown, CBE, DSC, AFC,

MA, FRAeS, RN

1983-1984 President Professor M.G. Farley, Hon CGIA, CEng,

FRAeS

1984-1985 President Dr G.K.C. Pardoe, PhD, BSc(Eng), DLC,

CEng, FBIS, FRAeS

1985-1986 President T.H. Kerr, CB, BSc, CEng, Hon

FInstEng(Pak), FRAeS

1986-1987 President Dr J.W. Fozard, OBE, FEng, FRS,

BSc(Hons), DCAe, Hon DSc, FIMechE,

FAIAA, FRSA, FRAeS

1987-1988 President Professor J.L. Stollery, DSc(Eng), DIC,

CEng, FCGI, FAIAA, FRAeS

1988-1989 President Dr P.H. Calder, OBE, PhD, BSc(Hons),

FCGI, CEng, MIMechE, FRAeS

1989-1990 President Dr H. Metcalfe, OBE, Hon DSc, ARCS,

FEng, FRAeS

1990-1991 President G.C. Howell, MA, MSc, CEng, FRAeS

1991-1992 President G.M. McCoombe, OBE, CEng, MIMechE,

FRAeS

1992-1993 President Air Marshal Sir Frank Holroyd, KBE, CB,

MSc, CEng, CBIM, FIEE, FRAeS,

RAF(Retired)

1993-1994 President Dr G.G. Pope, CB, MSc(Eng), PhD, DIC,

FCGI, FEng, FRAeS

1994-1995 President C.B.G. Masefield, MA, CEng, FIMechE,

FRAeS

1995-1996 President Sir Donald Spiers, CB, TD, MA, CEng,

FRAeS

1996-1997 President Professor J.E. Green, FEng, FRAeS

1997-1998 President S.M. John, OBE, FEng, FRAeS

1998-1999 President Captain W.D. Lowe, BSc, PhD, DSc, DUniv,

MIChemE, FRAeS

1999-2000 President L.A. Edwards, MBA, CEng, FRAeS

2000-2001 President T. Truman, OBE, FREng, MIMechE,

FRAeS

2001-2002 President Professor D.I.A. Poll, FREng, FRAeS

2002-2003 President L.R. Balthazor, CEng, FRAeS

2003-2004 President Sir Peter Norriss, KBE, CB, AFC, FRAeS

2004-2005 President R. Fairfield, BSc, MSc, CEng, FRAeS

2005-2006 President Sir Colin Terry, KBE, CB, DL, BSc(Eng),

CEng, FREng, FCGI, FIC, FILog, FRSA,

FRAeS

2006-2007 President G. Page, CBE, DE, MA, FRAeS

2007-2008 President D. Marshall, CBE, MA, CEng, FRAeS

Secretaries and Directors of the Society

Up to 1909 the official title of the post was Honorary Secretary. From

1911 to September 1990 the title was The Secretary, after which the title

became The Director. From 2003 the title became Chief Executive.

1886-1896 F.W. Brearey

1896-1900 Major B.F.S. Baden-Powell, Hon FRAeS

1900-1907 E.S. Bruce

1907-1909 Colonel J.D. Fullerton

1911-1912 T. O’B. Hubbard

1912-1916 B.G. Cooper

1917-1919 W.B. Faraday

1920-1925 Lieutenant Colonel W. Lockwood Marsh

1926-1951 Captain J.L. Pritchard, Hon FRAeS

1951-1973 Dr A.M. Ballantyne, Hon FRAeS

1973-1983 E.M.J. Schaffter, MA, CEng, MRAeS

1983 N.A.M. Eastwood, MA, CEng, MRAeS

1984-1985 B.P. Laight, OBE, MSc, CEng, MIMechE, FRAeS

1985-1988 G.C. May, CEng, MIProdE, MRAeS

1988-1998 R.J. Kennett, AFAIAA, FIMgt, FRAeS

1998-date K.D.R. Mans, BA, FRSA, FRAeS



The Senior Research Fellow in Air Power StudiesSir Brian Burridge, KCB CBEFCMI FRAeSChairman RAeS Air PowerGroup

All too frequently, we readsensationalist headlines such as:

Eurofighter – Cold War WhiteElephant!

Efforts to refute such inaccurateassertions come from industry and theMoD and are discarded by the mediaon the basis that, “they would say thatwouldn’t they!” Equally, seriousdebate in the UK on Air Power issues ishard to come by. There is thus littleinformed comment in this country thatmight pass the test of being based onfact, knowledge and balance.

To redress this shortcoming, theSociety’s Air Power Group recognisedthe clear need in the UK for anindependent academic Research Fellowat senior level to seize, exploit andcreate opportunities to promote abroader and deeper understanding ofair power across all sectors of society.So, in recognition of the anniversary of100 years of powered flight and the90th Anniversary of the founding ofthe Royal Air Force, the Air PowerGroup has established a senioracademic post at the University ofBirmingham in the Department ofModern History. The first incumbent isPeter Gray who recently left the RoyalAir Force as an Air Commodore andDirector of the Defence Leadership andManagement Centre.

As the RAeS Senior Research Fellow,Peter Gray is undertaking a programmeof research, publishing, public speaking

and teaching,both in academicand militaryenvironments. Heis also developinga sustainedpersonalengagement withboth the mediaand the public. To

this end, he will be an entirelyindependent voice, an independencethat will be guaranteed by the creationof an Advisory Board which will includea number of senior Fellows of theSociety as well as academicrepresentation. This will ensure theSociety’s ethos of continuousexpansion of the body of knowledge,intellectual rigour and impartiality actas the guiding principles of the Fellow’swork.

Peter Gray is extremely well equippedfor the post which he won throughcompetition. He has considerableoperational credibility and he has heldMoD strategic planning and policyposts and also spent a tour with the

Cabinet Office Assessments Staff. Ofnote, he was also the Director ofDefence Studies (RAF) where he wasresponsible for the formulation anddissemination of strategic air powerdoctrine. Peter has been widelypublished on air power issues and alsowrote on international law for hisMPhil. He is now writing his PhD onaspects of strategic leadership inBomber Command.

The initial funding for the post hasbeen raised through donations fromindustry and the Royal Air Force. Inthis respect, we are indebted to

BAE Systems PlcBoeing UK LtdChemring Group PlcCobham PlcEADS UK LtdFinmeccanica UK LtdMarshall of Cambridge (Holdings) LtdMartin-BakerMinistry of Defence / RAF

Peter Gray.

Peter Gray, secondfrom left, with some ofthe corporate sponsorsfunding the post.



AERO-SPECIALISMS:

The Subcategories of the Aerospace Industry

The range and diversity of the activities of the Aerospace Industry are second to none. From airlines to aviation law, spaceflight to balloon flight, aeronautical engineering to aircraft maintenance, avionics to flight crew training – all these andthose between are sub-industries within the Aerospace Industry, in which professionals, invariably bonded by a passion foraviation and aerospace, contribute to the UK’s leading position worldwide.

This document offers an insight into some of the principle sub-categories, or Specialisms, of the industry, written by thosewho know – the technical experts and ‘captains of industry’ that form the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Specialist Groups.

Further information on each of the Specialisms can be found at www.aerosociety.com

“Airlines to aviation law, space flight to balloon flight, avionics engineering to flight crew training”

RAeS Specialist Groups

Aerodynamics The Group covers aerodynamics, aeroelastics, CFD, wind-tunnel testing and aerodynamic aspects of flight trials. Thecommittee represents a wide range of aerodynamicsspecialists across universities and industry. The aims of thecommittee include organising at least one conferenceannually; organising the Lanchester Lecture; andrepresenting the interests of the aerodynamic communityto the Society and on behalf of the Society to the widercommunity.

The 2008 Lanchester Lecture on ‘The Optimum Aeroplaneand Beyond: Rising to the Opportunities and Challenges ofthe 21st Century’ was given by Prof Ian Poll from CranfieldUniversity during a conference on ‘The Aerodynamics ofNovel Configurations’. This conference included a sessionof papers from the AIAA under a paper exchangeagreement established in 2002.

Group Chairman: Dr Clyde Warsop

Aerospace MedicineAerospace Medicine Group committee members representall aspects of UK aviation medicine and includerepresentatives of all three Armed Services, airline medicalstaffs and staff from the relevant regulatory bodies,independent aviation medical practitioners and academicstaff. It provides a wide-ranging information resource to theRAeS and advises the Society regarding enquiries fromgovernment and other organisations.

Its programme of lectures, visits and its annual symposiumprovides a major education function and an accreditedprofessional development programme essential for re-accreditation and recertification of aviation medicinepractitioners in accordance with General Medical Councilregulation.

Group Chairman: Wg Cdr Nicholas [email protected]



Air LawThe law touches many aspects of aviation and the subjectsaddressed by the Air Law Group cover a wide range ofactivities in the aviation sector. The subjects raised includeproduct liability, airline liability, insurance, airports,regulation of aviation, legal aspects of technical mattersand European liberalisation.

The Group works often with other RAeS Groups. Itorganises, and contributes to, conferences, lectures andother functions related to its subject matter. It has recentlyestablished a mediation and arbitration scheme for use bythe aviation community, the details of which are to befound on www.aerosociety.com.

Group Chairman: Giles Kavanagh+44 (0)20 7643 7473, [email protected]

Air PowerThe Air Power Group aims to offer a cohesive Society viewon Air Power topics. It arranges conferences, seminars andbriefings, and produces papers to inform those within theSociety and outside. The current chairman of its committeeis Air Chief Marshal Sir Brian Burridge and the membersare drawn from all three armed services, industry,academia and the City.

The Group welcomes new members from any background.All you need is an interest in the theory and practise of AirPower. Members have the opportunity to participate in theGroup’s work and events and receive preferential rates forsome conferences.

Group Chairman: Sir Brian Burridge

Air Transport Air Transport is today the focus of public attention to anunprecedented degree. Issues range from climate change,rapid growth in air travel and congestion to terrorism. TheAir Transport Specialist Group is in a unique position toprovide informed and constructive debates about thesecomplex issues and develop Society responses (e.g.Position Papers and conferences) where appropriate.

We are seeking wider participation in our activities andcommittee meetings. If you are interested in participatingin the ATG committee or subgroups either directly or in anadvisory capacity please contact Vicky White. Tel: +44(0)20 7670 4345 or email [email protected]

Group Chairman: James Angus

Airworthiness & MaintenanceThe Airworthiness & Maintenance Group's membership isdrawn from all sections of the industry with representativesfrom large and small airlines, aircraft and componentmanufacturers, regulatory authorities, researchestablishments, armed forces, rotorcraft and MaintenanceRepair and Overhaul (MRO) establishments. The broadconcepts of airworthiness and maintenance, includingcertification, are addressed, examined and discussed in thecontext of new developments in technology, managementand maintenance practices together with the problems ofin-service aircraft and equipment. The Group holds aConference each year covering a subject of current interestor concern.

Group Chairman: Jim Rainbow

Avionics & SystemsThis Group provides a forum for those involved in allaspects of the wide range of avionic and mechanicalsystems on both civil and military aircraft. The activities ofthe Group cover the related interests of the airframe,engine, systems and equipment manufacturers duringdesign, development, test and manufacture, as well as thein-service aspects of operation and maintenance.

The Group holds a number of conferences and lectureseach year, many of which are organised jointly with otherRAeS groups or other organisations, taking into accountthe interactions between systems and other aerospacedisciplines. The Group's interest lies across manned andunmanned fixed wing and rotary, commercial and militaryapplications.

Group Chairman: John Hughes



Flight Operations

The Flight Operations Group committee comprises 30members and ten consultants from six different countries,meeting five times a year. Membership is made up ofrepresentatives of all areas of aviation affectingCommercial Aviation operations including both airlines andthe RAF, air traffic, airports, regulators and, in particular,safety. The Group has a number of publications regardingthe career and safe Flight Operations, the latest of which,relating to Smoke and Fire in the Cockpit, has become theacknowledged reference document by investigators,airlines and regulators. The Group is particularly involved inthe promotion of better pilot training and works withothers to establish the Society's conferences in this area.

Group Chairman: Peter Moxham9 Phillips Road, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7EY, [email protected]

Flight Simulation

Flight Simulation is an exciting and integral part ofaviation, supporting training, engineering development,research and manufacturing and bringing together manysciences and technologies.

The Flight Simulation Group • organises two international conferences and two

named lectures annually• leads an international group reviewing the range

of Flight Simulation Devices to harmonise technical requirements

• has created the ICAO Manual of Criteria for the Qualification of Flight Simulators and the ‘Flight

Simulator Evaluation Handbook’• has compiled a Data Requirements document for

Rotorcraft Simulation• assists in the judging of a flight simulation

competition for university students• co-sponsors the Cranfield University Course

‘Introduction to Flight Simulation’.

Group Chairman: Peter Tharp

Flight TestThe Flight Test Group aims to ‘promote the value andvalues of flight testing within the RAeS and the wideraviation community’ by providing advice to the Society onflight test matters, sponsoring lectures on recent andcurrent programmes; promoting symposia on flight testingand being available, both as individuals and as a group, toprovide advice on flight testing practices.

The Group facilitated a Flight Test Safety Workshop inOctober 2007 on behalf of the Society of Experimental TestPilots (SETP) and the Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE)at which a wide range of test flying issues were reviewedby an international field of delegates to the benefit of theflight test community as a whole.

Group Chairman: Iain [email protected]

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General AviationThe General Aviation Group (GAG) aims to promoteincreasing professionalism among the GA community. Itcovers the whole range of GA from business jets, throughflight training to recreational flying, microlights andgliding.

GAG organises conferences (recently on Alternative Energyand Other New Developments), lectures (recently on TheCzech Light Aircraft Industry Today), and a DesignCompetition (currently: Environmentally Friendly GAAircraft and Modifications).

GAG committee members represent the GA communityand the RAeS on a number of UK and EuropeanCommittees, and have recently published a landmarkDiscussion Paper on Experimental Category for thedevelopment of GA aircraft.

Group Chairman: John Edgley

HistoricalThe role of the Historical Group is to provide a focus withinthe RAeS for the study, discussion and interpretation ofaerospace history, and to contribute on behalf of theSociety to wider activities in this field.

The Group holds several lectures a year at Hamilton Placeon historical topics – recent examples are the Wrightbrothers’ influence on Cody and the UK pioneers; Codyand Roe: Two Remarkable Men; and The Boxer, Utility LandDevelopment Aircraft. In 2009 the Group will be running aone-day conference to celebrate the centenary of the firstBritish aircraft manufacturing company Handley Page Ltd.

The Group also arranges visits to museums and other sitesof historical significance, and attempts to answer questionson historical matters put to the Society.

Group Chairman: Dr C G B (Kit) [email protected]

Robert Gilliland, Project Test Pilot for the Lockheed SR-71,lectured to the Historical Group in July 2007.

Human Factors

Human Factors uses psychology to examine how peoplebehave in certain situations and how design can have animpact on their behaviour. Human Factors expertise hasinfluenced both aircraft and cabin design and crew training.

The Human Factors Group (HFG) has explored CrewResource Management (CRM) issues relating to cultural,regulatory and operational characteristics of themultinational UK / European environment and the broaderorganisational aspects of human error prevention. The HFGexpects to contribute to progress in these areas by bringingtogether international experts, line pilots, instructors, andboth large and small operators from the UK andelsewhere.

Group Chairman: Carey Edwards



Management StudiesThe aim of the Group is to increase awareness, appreciationand understanding of management issues in aerospace andto provide a forum for industry, academia, the Ministry ofDefence and civil aerospace organisations to discussmanagement techniques and advances. The committeeincludes managers, consultants, officials and officers from abroad range of aerospace organisations, commercial,academic and military.

Recent conferences include the management oforganisation change in the context of restructuring in theaerospace industry; a comparison between operationalresearch and military judgement as a basis for procurementdecision-making; and improved cost forecasting. Lectureshave included John Farley on flight testing of VSTOLaircraft and Philip Pugh on trends in cost and theirimplications for aerospace.

Group Chairman: Prof Philip Lawrence

PropulsionCombined Propulsion Technical Activity Committee (CPTAC)is a collaboration in the area of Aerospace Propulsionbetween the relevant RAeS Specialist Group and the IMechETechnical Advisory Committee. It benefits from the expertiseof both parent Societies’ members.

The aim of CPTAC is to promote interest in aerospacepropulsion to the widest possible community. Members ofCPTAC reflect this broad aim, coming from industry,academia (staff and students), operators, governmentdepartments and regulatory bodies. CPTAC providestechnical advice to both Societies on propulsion-relatedtopics, covering powered aircraft, space vehicles, missilesand auxiliary power units. In 2008 the CPTAC organised theInternational Powered Lift Conference (IPLC); a jointconference with three American organisations, held at theRoyal Aeronautical Society’s London headquarters.

Group Chairman: Prof Jim McGuirkDept. of Aero. and Auto. Eng. Loughborough [email protected]

Human Powered AircraftThe aim of the Human Powered Aircraft Group is toencourage and foster an interest in the continual quest ofhumans to fly under their own power.

The Group administers the Kremer International Marathonand Sporting Aircraft Competitions as a means ofencouraging research and experiment in this field. Inaddition there is a new competition for schools or youthgroups to build and fly a human powered aircraft.

Group Chairman: Dr Bill Brooks

Licensed EngineeringThe Royal Aeronautical Society’s Licensed EngineeringSpecialist Group is responsible for representing issuesaffecting Licensed Aircraft Engineers (LAE) and equivalentmilitary aircraft engineering personnel. It raises’ the profileof the LAE through discussion, academic standards andindustry representations. Additionally it provides guidanceto the Council on the best methods of attracting andretaining LAEs within the Society.

Currently the Group is working closely with theAirworthiness and Maintenance Group in the Society. Thegroup has representatives on the UKFSC and members inworking groups in EASA working on influencing licensingissues. A regular CAA representative has ensured theGroup has been able to broker licensing locations in theUK and a link with the EASA and MAOS regulations.

Group Chairman: Howard [email protected]



integrate design and manufacture. New materialsdevelopment is considered in relation to its influence onstructural efficiency and integrity, aeroelastic performanceand production processes.

The Group also supplies the UK representative on theCEAS Structures and Materials Committee responsible fordeveloping European initiatives in these subject areas. TheGroup holds a conference each year.

Group Chairman: Dr Malcolm Nash

Unmanned Air Systems A UAV is an unmanned aerial vehicle, an aircraft with noonboard pilot. UAVs can be remote controlled aircraft (e.g.flown by a pilot at a ground control station) or can flyautonomously based on pre-programmed flight plans ormore complex dynamic automation systems. UAVs arecurrently used for a number of missions, includingreconnaissance and attack roles.

The UAV Group is the newest specialist group of the RAeS,it runs a two-day conference every year and has initiatedthe Langley Lecture, a Named Lecture started in 2006 tocommemorate Samuel Pierpont Langley.

Group Chairman: Dewar Donnithorne-Tait

Weapon Systems & TechnologyThe Weapons Systems & Technology Group at the RAeScovers all aspects of air, ground and sea launched weaponssystems. It examines the design and development ofindividual components and their integration into workingsystems and covers aerodynamics, avionics, propulsion,guidance, armament and evasion systems.

Group Chairman: Tim Marshall

RotorcraftThe Rotorcraft Group serves as the focus for all mattersrelated to helicopters and other rotary wing aircraft. It is amulti-disciplinary group with broad interests includingresearch and development of new technology, manufacture, and operations both military and civil. Thegroup places particular emphasis on the safety andenvironmental impact of rotorcraft and on promoting the expansion of the role of civil and publicservice rotorcraft to the benefit of the community. TheGroup organises one major conference each year, withrecent events covering Maritime Operations of Rotorcraftand the role of helicopters in public service.

Group Chairman: Tim [email protected]

SpaceThe Space Group organises lectures in London and atBranches, and prepares Society position statements onspace issues. Recent lectures have covered Europe’s Rolein the International Space Station; a talk on what isneeded to extend life permanently beyond Earth;hydrogen-fuelled pre-cooled jet engines; and SpySatellites in the Cold War. Position statements haverecently been provided for the Science & TechnologySelect Committee hearings on UK space policy, and forthe Society’s input to the second issue of the DefenceIndustrial Strategy. In 2009, Space Group events willinclude a conference on Space Tourism.

Group Chairman: Pat [email protected] www.pat-norris.com

Structures & MaterialsThe aim of the Structures & Materials Group is to assist theSociety and its members to understand the complexsubjects of material use and structural design and analysisin the fields of aircraft design and manufacturingtechnology. The scope extends to cover new advancedCad-Cam methods and other tools being developed to

If you are a student member of the Society you canattend RAeS HQ conferences at no cost, subject toavailability.

If you would like to contact any of the SpecialistGroups, please contact the Conference & EventsDepartment on: +44 (0)20 7670 4345 [email protected]

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Air Travel - GREENER byDESIGN

Background, Aims and ObjectivesAir Travel - Greener by Design brings together experts from every part of the aerospace community with Government bodies,Environmental lobbyists and Research institutions to seek practical environmental and economically sustainable solutions tothe challenge posed by the impact of aviation on the environment. Greener by Design does not represent any of theorganisations or interests within its membership. It does, however, seek to promote balanced, evidence-based debate amongthose interests and in the wider community, to ensure that the options favoured by industry and policy makers can demonstratethe most proportionate balance between economic, environmental and social considerations has been struck.

This year is Greener by Design’s 10th anniversary, having been formed in 1999 by the major sector bodies with an aim ofensuring that ill-informed solutions to its environmental challenges were not imposed upon it from outside. The initiative issupported by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.

Greener by Design’s four aims are:

• To produce and negotiate constructive proposals that will achieve a significant further reduction in the impact of noise and emissions.

• To promote environmental awareness in the industry.

• To inform the public and the Government about aviation’s environmental effect.

• To establish and promote best practice across all aviation sectors and through life operations.

Greener by Design also takes a lead in the environmental debate by holding an annual conference to further promotedebate. The 2008 conference; Aviation and the Environment: Where are we going? was, very successful, with over 90delegates and speakers in attendance.

Sessions included Non-CO2 Environmental Effects, New Major Aircraft Technologies, New Procedures in Aircraft Operationsand Bio fuels.

Website and ResourcesGbD also maintains a website with in-built resource library comprisingof a number of archived documents relating to sustainable aviation. Formore information or to register; visit www.greenerbydesign.org.uk.The website is regularly updated and reflects accurate information oncommittee members, forums and conferences.


Mr Graham Ellis, Business Manager for UOP, discusses ProcessTechnology for Bio-jet Production at GbD conference.

Annual ReportGbD produces an annual Report amalgamating all of the year’s importantadvances as well as break downs of research and company initiativestowards sustainable aviation. The Report is broken down by each sub-group within Greener by Design;

• Operations

• Science and Technology

• Market Based Options

• Policy and Information

Operations Sub-groupThis sub-group comprises of persons whose primary knowledge is of theairline, airport and air traffic control sectors. The group discusses way of implementing resource saving measures andenvironmental best practice within the scope of operations. Previous studies have looked at the benefits of towed taxiing andmore efficient ATC methods. The group looks at ways to reduce emissions and the impact of high fuel costs also.

Market Based OptionsThis sub-group is responsible for the comparison of methods to offset emissions allowing for a more sustainable aviationsector. A watching brief is maintained on areas such as Taxes and Levies and Offsetting carbon footprints, for both the benefitof the Aviation sector and the environment. The group is aware of the hard task ahead with rising fuel costs and taxes vs aprofitable, responsible airline.

Science and TechnologyThis sub-group has the remit of viewing many of the new technological advances available. Recent forums have included thepossibility of bio-fuels and air-to-air refuelling. Contributions to this area have been interesting in recent years as the technologyand research matures. It contributes highly during the GbD annual conferences.

A specialist in each sub-group will provide an in-depth article on the past years work in their field and the future. You can findmore information on the sub-groups and other information via the website or the report due to be published spring 2009.

Activity in 2009During 2009 GbD will be holding both a forum in the summer for students in secondary education and playing a major partin next autumn’s CEAS Conference in Manchester between 26th – 29th October.



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Greener by DesignNo.4 Hamilton PlaceLondonW1J 7BQ, UK

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@ [email protected]

The Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Mrs Mary Fagan, officially openedthe National Aerospace Library watched by David Marshall, then Society President.

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The National Aerospace Library, officially launched on 15January 2008, is a new archive established to complement theexisting Library collections and service at the Royal AeronauticalSociety’s headquarters in London.

It is located at Farnborough Business Park in the former RoyalAircraft Establishment (RAE) Q134 Weapon Aerodynamics buildingnow known as The Hub (next door to the Q121 building whichhouses the listed 24ft Low Speed Wind Tunnel).

Over 10,000 books and other publications formerly stored in thebasement at Hamilton Place have now been moved to The Hubarchive. The collection also includes open access bound runs of TheAeronautical Journal/Aerospace International/The AerospaceProfessional, Flight, The Aeroplane, Aero Digest, Flying, Aircraft etc.among other titles. Also available are extensive runs of Jane’s Allthe World’s Aircraft plus other volumes from the ‘Jane’s’ series —Jane’s Weapon Systems, Jane’s Avionics, Jane’s Airport Equipment,Jane’s Surface Skimmers/Jane’s High-Speed Marine Craft.

The archives area of The Hub Library includes the Society's holdingsof NACA/ARC/ESA/ELDO/ESRO technical reports, many thousandsof back-issues of aviation journals from the 1930s onwards, andthe historically important past minutes of the Society of BritishAircraft Constructors/Aerospace Companies (SBAC) Council and itsvarious committees dating from 1916-2000.

The Library is open for reference from 10 am-4 pm Tuesday toFriday each week.

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Visitors to the Library also have the opportunity to visit theadjoining exhibition The Secret Factory (which details the history of aviation development at Farnborough), enjoy the licensedcafe bar, Aviators, and see nearby the strikingly restored metal structure of the former airship hangar.

We look forward to your enquiries and hope to see you at theNational Aerospace Library.National Aerospace Contact Details: Christine Woodward (Assistant Librarian) The National Aerospace LibraryThe Hub, Fowler Avenue, IQ Farnborough,Farnborough, Hants GU14 7JPTel: 01252 701038 or 01252 701039Email: [email protected]

• Personal Sponsor Gold £250 and over, name on Library Sponsor’s display panel, commemorative tie and name in Sponsor’s book.

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Centennial Scholarship FundThe Fund was established in 2003 tomark 100 years of powered flight. Todate, over 100 awards have been madewith a value of over £320,000 coveringalmost every activity of aerospaceendeavour.

These include individual awards forfinancial support towards tuition feesfor final year undergraduate degrees,postgraduate degrees and the final yearof PhDs for courses such as aerospaceengineering, aircraft accidentinvestigation, air transport managementand space studies. Support has alsobeen made to organisations promotingaerospace and aviation to young peopleincluding Headstart, Air League, BritishGliding Association, EngineeringEducation Scheme and student-ledinitiatives such as Cambridge UniversitySpaceflight. Some awards have alsobeen selected to be named after adonor to the fund, whether company orindividual.

As the fund reduces we are nowlooking to replenish it and would like tosupport projects that will encourageteachers and teacher training colleges tothink positively about careers intechnology and aerospace. We areconsidering taking the attributedawards scheme forward by invitingapplications for a greater number of"named" awards.The Society is very grateful for

Preserving our aviation heritage and helping the next generation of aerospace professionals match the achievements ofyesterday’s pioneers of flight www.aerosociety.com/foundation

RAeS Foundation

Find out more

If you would like further informationabout applying for a scholarship, pleasecontactRosalind AzouziLearning and Development Manager� +44 (0)20 7670 4325@ [email protected]

For any other information about theFoundation, contactDoreen WarnerPA to Deputy Chief Executive� +44 (0)20 7670 4312@ [email protected]

PatronsSir Richard Evans, CBE, HonFRAeSAir Chief Marshal Sir Michael Knight, KCB, AFC, FRAeSSir Ralph Robins, DL, FEng, FRAeSSir Donald Spiers, CB, TD, MA, FREng,HonFRAeS

The Royal Aeronautical Society Foundation was established in June, 2006, to organise and co-ordinate fund-raising forRAeS projects, initially the Centennial Scholarship Fund and the National Aerospace Library (NAL), or other future projectsas directed by Council. The Foundation will be managed by a committee comprising a Chairman, Secretary and a smallteam drawn from the aerospace community together with the Chairmen of the NAL Working Group and the CentennialScholarship Fund who are the main disbursers of funds.

donations from BAE Systems,Finmeccanica and QinetiQ who eachgifted £37.5K to the fund during 2008as part of the centennial celebrations of100 years of British Powered Flight, aswell as Messier-Dowty who havepledged an annual amount for the nextthree years. Through their generosityand foresight the Society is able to topup the fund for future generations toenable them to achieve their ownpioneering goals. This activity is verymuch an ongoing requirement andshould you or your organisation wish todiscuss how you can get involved,however great or small the donation,please [email protected]

National Aerospace LibraryA description of the Society’s project toestablish a National Aerospace Library(NAL) at the Aviation Heritage site atFarnborough is detailed separately inthis Handbook. As members will know,the NAL was formally established atSociety HQ in 2006 and an interimlibrary is now in operation at The Hubon the Aviation Site which enjoyed aformal opening by Lord Lieutenant ofHampshire, Mrs Mary Fagan. on 15January 2008. The Foundation is supporting thisproject and, in addition, the Society isseeking major financial assistance tohelp provide the substantial investmentthat the next stage of this undertakingrequires.



Individual Awards 2008

� Adrian Akerson, Embry RiddleUniversity, USA

Final year tuition fee support for Dualmajors - BS Degree in AerospaceEngineering with emphasis in AstronauticsAND BS Degree Space Physics withemphasis in Exotic Propulsion.

� Pulina Abeywickrama, University of theWest of England

Tuition fee support for final year MEngAerospace Systems Engineering.

� Ammar Bairam, University of BathTuition fee support for MSc AerospaceEngineering.

� Damien Boylan, University of BristolTuition fee support for final year MEngAeronautical Engineering.

� Nathaniel Chapman, Bath UniversityTuition fee support for final year MEngAerospace Engineering with French.

� Victoria Cope, LoughboroughUniversity

Tuition fee support for final year MEngAeronautical Engineering.

� Sonja Hoffmeister, University of theWest of England

Tuition fee support for final year MEngAerospace Systems Engineering.

� Emma Hopkins, Cranfield UniversityTuition fee support for MSc AerospaceVehicle Design.

� Maryam Lamere, City UniversityTuition fee support for final year BEngAeronautical Engineering.

Enabling achievement in aerospace in the 21st century

Centennial Scholarship Fund –Winners 2008

� Marlon Mejia Rojas, Cranfield UniversityTuition fee support for MSc Air TransportManagement. IOD SOUTH award.

� Ludovic Forrer, Bristol Ground SchoolTuition fee support for modular commercialpilot training course.

� Timothy Mamo, University of the Westof England

Tuition fee support for final year BEngAerospace Engineering.

� Ruth Martin, Cranfield UniversityTuition fee support for MSc Air Safety andAccident Investigation.

� Kavyashree Narentreyas, University ofSalford

Support for final year tuition fees BEngAeronautical Engineering.

� Vinita Marwaha, Cranfield UniversityTuition fee support for MSc Astronauticsand Space Engineering.

Some of the Series 2 2007 winners collecting theircertificates at the Sopwith Lecture 2008.

Our congratulations go to the following teams and individuals for their achievement.

� Norshaly Mokhtar, University ofGlamorgan

Tuition fee support for BSc AircraftMaintenance. ALAN SNUDDEN award.

� Adarsh Rajgaru, Coventry UniversityTuition fee support for final year BEngAerospace Systems Engineering.

� Shan-Kuang Shih, University of BristolTuition fee support for final year MEngAerospace Engineering.



� UK Youth Build-a-plane ChallengeFunding for the educational Build-a-planeproject whereby young people built anaircraft which was subsequentlycertificated to fly and now tours variouseducational establishments, youthorganisations, airshows etc. Funding isused for upkeep and upgrading the mobileclassroom, educational materials, aircraftmaintenance, attending events and publicliability insurance (for one year).

� University of the West of England Aero-Society

The award is to support the newly-created,student-run ‘Aero-Society’ at the Universityof the West of England to run an eventaimed at introducing rocketry, propulsionand aeroplane design for local schools andthe resulting career opportunities andstudy pathways offered by the aerospaceindustry.

How to apply for an award

Eligibility The fund is to be used for a variety ofpurposes, including research grants and toassist undergraduates and postgraduateswith their tuition fees. Furthermore, thefund can help team-based projects ofnational reach which aim to encourageyoung people to consider a career inaerospace or aviation. In addition, theSociety is looking to extend the reach ofthe fund into schools, to support, forexample, teacher development andfurther initiatives for children.

There are no nationality restrictions butmembership of the Royal AeronauticalSociety is a condition of entry forindividual applications.

Closing dates for 2009 applications

Series 1, 28 March 2009 Series 2, 2 September 2009

For an application pack and applicantguidelines, please visit our websitewww.aerosociety.com/scholarships

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� Air LeagueContinuation of RAeS Centennial-sponsored 15-hour Air League flyingscholarship for 2008.

� Arkwright Scholarships TrustContinued Support towards AwkwrightScholarships specifically aimed at studentsinterested in aerospace engineeringstudies. (Scheme is to encourage high-ability 16 year-olds to take up engineeringor design technology careers.)

� British Gliding AssociationContinuation of RAeS-funded scholarships(up to 20 of £150 each) to assist youngpeople learning to glide.

� Aeronautical Society of South AfricaSupport for a programme to developremote controlled model flying at grass-root level in schools with the aim ofencouraging young people's interest inaviation.

� Engineering Education Scheme WestMidlands

Support for students’ accommodationcosts associated with attendingengineering workshops at the University ofBirmingham in December 2008, 50 teams,each consisting of four 16/17 year-oldstudents and their teachers.

� Royal Aero Club TrustContinuation of a RAeS-funded flying andflight sim bursary scheme administered bythe Royal Aero Club Trust.

� Queen Mary University, LondonContinued funding for admin costs of theTower Hamlets Space Summer Schoolprogramme run at Queen Mary University,London, through their WideningParticipation programme for localsecondary schools. The 2009 theme will be'Creative Space'.

The most prestigious and long-standing awards in global aerospace honouring achievements, innovation and excellence.The Society’s Medals and Awards are open to everyone in the global aerospace community – from senior professionals to students and graduates. Do you know an individual or team that has made an outstanding contribution to aerospace and merit recognition?

Nominate them today, the nomination form can be found on our website www.aerosociety.com/medalsandawards the closing date is 31 March 2009.

For further information call Doreen Warner on +44 (0)20 7670 4312 or email [email protected]

Royal Aeronautical Society Medals and Awards 2009



Medals and Awards The Society takes great pleasure in honouring outstanding achievers. In 2007-2008 the Society conferred medals andspecialist awards to individuals and teams, including nominees from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, AgustaWestland,QinetiQ, Airbus, BAE Systems, EADS-Astrium, Rolls-Royce and many more.

Each year the Society presents its prestigious awards at the RAeS HQ in London. Below are some of the Medal andAward winners at the 2008 Brabazon Lecture and presentation of awards at the 2007 Sopwith Lecture andpresentation of Written Paper Prizes and the 96th Wilbur and Orville Wright Lecture and presentation of awards.

Presentation of Medals and Awards and Written Paper Prizes

Capt David Rowland, President RAeS (left) presents Capt Ronald Macdonaldthe 2008 Specialist Silver Award, accompanied by the Flight OperationsMedal.

Capt Macdonald received the award for exceptional work which has led tosignificant advances or contributions in specialist disciplines in the aerospaceindustry.

Capt David Rowland, President RAeS (left) presents Mike Pywell with the SilverAward, accompanied by the Simms Prize for his written paper published in theRAeS The Aeronautical Journal, presented at the 2008 Sopwith Lecture.

Mike Pywell received the award for his paper titled “Developments in REsimulator technology – approaching the affordable limit.”

David Marshall, Past-President RAeS (left) presents PetaWilliams the 2007 Young Persons Achievement Award.

Peta Williams received this award in recognition of herexceptional contribution of the development of theaerospace profession.



Capt David Rowland, President RAeS (left) presents Dr Steven Wellborn, the2008 Specialist Gold Award.

Dr Steven Wellborn was presented the award for outstanding work which hasled to substantial advances or contributions in specialist disciplines in theaerospace industry.

David Marshall, Past-President RAeS (left) presents IainGilmour Gray the RAeS Gold Medal.

Iain Gilmour Gray was presented the award for work of anoutstanding nature in aerospace which was presented atthe 2007 Wilbur & Orville Wright Lecture.

David Marshall, Past-President RAeS (left) presents Stephen Purdy, the 2007 RAeS Silver Medal.

Stephen Purdy received the award for work of anexceptional nature leading to major advances orcontributions in aerospace.

Capt David Rowland, President RAeS (left) presents the Skynet 5 SpaceTeam the 2008 Team Silver Award.

The Skynet 5 Space Team received this award for exceptional workwhich has led to significant advances or contributions in specialistdisciplines in the aerospace industry.



Medals & AwardsCurrent Honorary Fellowships

1953 HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

1978 The Prince of Wales

1983 R H Beteille

1983 Prof Dipl-Ing G Madelung

1983 Dr G S Hislop

1984 Sir Philip Foreman

1985 J F Sutter

1987 F Cereti

1989 Admiral Sir Raymond Lygo

1989 F d'Allest

1989 Air Marshal Sir Charles Pringle

1990 P A Hearne

1991 Sir Ralph Robins

1992 Sir John Charnley

1993 HRH The Duke of Kent

1993 Professor Dr-Ing B J Habibie

1993 R W Howard

1994 S Gillibrand

1994 Baroness Platt of Writtle

1994 Lord Tombs of Brailes

1995 C H Kaman

1995 R W R McNulty

1995 Professor J L Stollery

1996 P M Condit

1996 Sir Richard H Evans

1997 N Augustine

1997 J Pierson

1998 S Ajaz Ali

1998 R Belyakov

1998 M Flanagan

1998 R Yates

1999 D Burrell

1999 A Caporaletti

2000 R Collette

2000 Sir Donald Spiers

2000 N Barber

2000 Professor E Vallerani

2001 J Bechat

2001 B Halse

2002 A Mulally

2003 P Ruffles

2003 Professor Sir John Horlock

2003 Professor J Thomas

2004 Captain Eric Brown

2006 General Charles E Yeager

2006 Air Vice-Marshal Professor R A Mason

2007 Alain Garcia

2008 Professor Beric Skews

Current Honorary Companions

1966 J Davison

1978 J R Stainton

1982 Sir Douglas Lowe

1983 L C Hunting

1986 G Pattie

1987 Sir Norman Payne

1988 Sir Colin Marshall

1989 M D Bishop

1989 Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Harding

1990 T Mayer

1991 R F Baxter

1991 Sir Adrian Swire

1992 Dr T A Ryan

1993 R C N Branson

1994 Professor C J Pennycuick

1995 Air Marshal M Nur Khan

1996 Sir Neil Cossons

1997 A J Goldman

1997 R D Lapthorne

1998 P Martin

1999 H E Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan

2000 H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

2002 R Turnill

2003 Dr C Choong Kong

2007 Derek Piggott

Current Medals & Awards

Gold Medallist

2004 Professor Günter Kappler2007 Iain Gilmour Gray

2008 Malcolm Crozier

Silver Medallists

2004 G Byham (Fellow)

2005 Professor David Southwood

2006 Colin T J Scrivener

2006 Professor John Rolfe (conferred with the Flight Simulation Medal)

2007 Stephen Purdy

2008 David Doman

Bronze Medallists

2004 J Roe

2005 Dr Simon Janvrin

2005 Dr Jack Pike

2006 Neil Scott2007 Flight Sergeant Alan Reeves

2008 Roger Cansdale

Team Gold Medallists

2004 SpaceShipOne Team

2005 A380 Wing Design Team2007 BERP IV Rotor Blade

Development Team

2008 Trent 900 Engineering Team

Team Silver Medallist

2005 The Huygens Project Team

2006 The Inmarsat 4 Satellite Team

2008 Cranfield's Aerospace X-48B Team

Team Bronze Medallist

2005 JSF Manufacturing Development

2008 BAE Systems Autonomous Systems & Future Capability UAV Team



1983 J C Chaplin (Fellow)

1984 J C A Baldock (Member)

1985 H G Conway (Fellow)

1986 J G Jones

1987 A A Woodfield (Member)

1988 J M Ramsden (Fellow)

1989 R Ashford (Fellow)

1990 Dr G M Rood (Fellow)

1991 A G Barnes (Fellow)

1992 R Bedford (Member)

1993 A J Smith (Fellow)

1994 A C D Cumming (Fellow)

1995 K P R Smart

1996 A B Wassell

1997 K M Perrin (Fellow)

1998 Professor C Peel (Fellow)

1999 T Swift

2000 B Peake

2001 D O N James (Member)

2002 Dr S King

2007 Victor Card

2008 Roger Cansdale

Young Persons Achievement Award

2007 Peta Williams

2008 Matthew Bell

Young Persons Certificate of Merit

2007 Rebecca Margetts

2007 Ross Hilditch

N E Rowe Medal (under 25 age group)

2007 Daniel Marshall, Farnborough Branch

2008 Hannah Nobbs, Yeovil Branch

N E Rowe Medal (25-30 age group)

2007 Marc Merlin Konrad, Bristol Branch

2008 Philip Williams, Bristol Branch

Wakefield Gold Medallists

1926 M L Bramson (Fellow)

1928 F Handley Page (Fellow)

1929 H B Irving (Fellow)

1932 L G Frise (Fellow)

1934 J de la Cierva

1936 C R Fairey (Fellow)

1939 L L Irvin (Fellow)

1947 E Link

1949 E C Calvert

1952 J Martin (Fellow)

1953 F W Meredith (Fellow)

1955 J Taylor (Associate Fellow)

1956 Gp Capt W K Stewart

1957 C Williams

1958 W Tye (Fellow)

1959 K A Wood

1960 E G Broadbent (Fellow)

1961 Dr E Eastwood

1962 T G THorne

1963 Lord Brabazon of Tara (Honorary Fellow)

1964 G W A Dummer

1965 R E Hardingham (Fellow)

1966 Dr H Grimshaw

1967 Capt F Ormonroyd

1968 F H Jones (Associate Fellow)

1969 Captain J Nicall

1970 J H Briggs (Fellow)

1971 E Newton (Fellow)

1972 D K Craig (Associate Fellow)

1972 J L Weston (Fellow)

1972 J W Wilson (Fellow)

1974 G W Stalibrass (Fellow)

1975 Lt Cdr J S Sproule

1976 R D Starkey (Member)

1977 H L Le Sueur (Fellow)

1978 J G M Pardoe (Fellow)

1979 E L Ripley

1980 D Atter

1982 J W N Yeomans

Honouring outstanding achieversThe Royal Aeronautical Society has beenhonouring outstanding achievers in the globalaerospace industry since 1908, when Wilburand Orville Wright came to London to receivethe Society's first two Gold Medals. In theyears that have followed honouring worldaerospace achievers has become a permanenttradition of the Society.

Who qualifies for a Medal or Award?As from 2005 the Royal Aeronautical SocietyMedals and Awards recognise theachievements and contributions of bothindividuals and teams. Both can be rewardedfor achievements and contributions in alldisciplines of the global aerospace industry.Anyone who has made an exceptionalcontribution to aerospace, anywhere in theworld, whether, for example, in academia,aerospace manufacturing, air transport, airtraffic control, defence, government orresearch is eligible. Nominees do not have tobe members of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

Who can nominate for a Medal orAward?Any individual, working in any area ofaerospace, anywhere in the world, cannominate another individual or team theyknow, by taking a few minutes to completethe simple nomination form which can befound on the Society’s website:

� www.aerosociety.com

or by contacting:Doreen Warner� +44 (0)20 7670 4312@ [email protected]

Closing date for 2009 nomination forms is 31 March 2009


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Launchpad for Learning

CONTACTSFor more information contact:

Rosalind AzouziLearning and Development Manager� +44 (0)20 7670 4325@ [email protected] CopeLaunchpad Committee Secretary� +44 (0)1489 573808@ [email protected]

Launchpad for Learning, formerly a Company and Registered Charity in its own right,joined the Royal Aeronautical Society in 2007 to take a lead in providing “executive andstrategic direction to the Society’s activities specifically in relation to children and youngpeople.” It exercises this role as the Launchpad for Learning Board which reports directlyto Council and it aims to establish the Society as the central UK organisation for workingwith schools and youth on aerospace and aviation matters.

This work includes supporting and developing the central functions of providing advice toyoung people on careers in the sector and stimulating interest in aerospace and aviationthrough existing and new events at Hamilton Place and throughout the UK at schools,colleges, aeronautical places of interest and air shows etc. working in partnership with theSociety’s Careers Centre and with the help of Branches and Corporate Partners.Throughout 2008 a number of key initiatives were realised and the Board has madesubstantial progress in building its links with schools and other aerospace organisations toform closer partnerships to support young people’s interest in the sector.

Why is this so important?The shape and survivability of the UK aerospace sector in the 21st century is entirelydependent on recruiting, training and retaining, through a full career cycle, today’s youngpeople who will become the workforce for the future in the sector. Aerospace challengesare quite unique as designs that provide faster, quieter and more environmentally-friendlyaircraft become ever more prevalent. Yet meeting this challenge requires the continuedsupply of high calibre, committed and enthusiastic individuals with creative ability, skill andambition and who are prepared to challenge convention in providing innovative ideas.

2008 Activities2008 saw increased activity in an attempt to meet the challenge supported by the Board.

• Farnborough International – International Youth Day 2008. Through adedicated project manager and support from the Careers Centre, Launchpadsupported the management and co-ordination of this event which welcomed over600 young people from around the UK for a special programme of activities,including lectures, a Careers Fair and a Science and Technology Fair.

• Cool Aeronautics on the Move – the Society’s special one-day events forprimary schools went national, with five events in total, reaching out to 435children and their teachers.

• Mission Virgin Galactic – the launch of this challenging and creative Key Stage 3competition to design a marketable space product using the principles of theVirgin Galactic space flight took place in April 2008, in partnership with the RAF.

• Continuation of the Society’s existing activities including a new-look Ballantyneevent for 14-18 year-olds and the revision and update of the Careers Centrecareers information leaflets in partnership with the SBAC, including additionalcase studies from industry and a new Aircraft Maintenance leaflet.

Looking ahead to 2009The Board will continue to build on the successes of 2008, in particular maintaining anddeveloping the Cool Aeronautics events with the Society’s Branches and CorporatePartners, launching a new, interactive aerospace careers website in partnership with theSBAC and embarking on an exciting new schools project, the Schools Build-a-planeChallenge in association with Boeing.


Schools Build-a-planeChallenge 2009

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The Royal Aeronautical Society and The Boeing Company recently launched an ambitious new project – the Schools Build-a-plane Challenge – which aims to provide young people in UK secondary schools with the opportunity to build a real lightaircraft from a kit and give them hands-on experience of the aircraft build process, understanding along the way thescientific and engineering principles behind flight, as well as developing commercial skills such as project management,problem-solving, team work and communication, with the ultimate aim of taking a flight in the aircraft once it is complete.

Project aims:

• Motivate young people in the area of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) through a real-lifeexperience

• Encourage young people’s awareness of the aerospace and aviation sectors, demonstrating their economicimportance, and the wide array of related career paths that the sector offers

• Enhance RAeS’ and Boeing’s links with the local community

• Inspire teachers and promote interest in STEM subjects across the teaching community

Schools will be encouraged to bid for building the aircraft kits as a consortium to enable as wide participation as possibleand will also be asked to play a key role in disseminating the project to other young people in their areas includingunderrepresented groups and those in disadvantaged areas.

The Royal Aeronautical Society has established a project management group consisting of volunteers from senior ranks ofthe Society’s membership, as well as representatives from the Light Aircraft Association’s Educational Trust whoseexperience and achievements in similar projects, as well as knowledge of inspection and certification procedures, will beinvaluable.

Look out for news on the challenge – the schools taking part, the aircraft build progress and how their views on aerospaceand aviation and related STEM subjects evolve!

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Royal Aeronautical Society Careers Centre

Established, in 1997, the Careers Centre has three key objectives: support people seeking employment in the aerospace andaviation community; provide information on the various career paths offered by the sector and promote aerospace andaviation to a new generation.

To achieve these objectives, some of our activities include a dedicated aerospace and aviation careers website,www.aerosociety.com/careers; specialist careers information leaflets featuring case studies and useful links; a 1-2-1 careersguidance service and special careers and education events, working closely with the Society’s Launchpad for Learning andYoung Members Boards as well as with the Branches and Corporate Partners.

The Careers Centre also administers the Society’s Centennial Scholarship awards and travel grant programmes.

For advice ranging from entry routes into aerospace and aviation, internships or graduate employment, or help planning your nextcareer move, contact the Careers Centre for advice. Remember that all members, regardless of grade, are eligible for unlimited, 1-2-1 careers appointments.

ContactsRosalind AzouziLearning and Development Manager� +44 (0)20 7670 4325@ [email protected]

David HoustonLearning and Development Assistant� + 44 (0)20 7670 4326@ [email protected]

Careers and Educational Events Focus

Mission Virgin GalacticThe Society is working in partnership with Virgin Galactic and the Royal Air Force on an exciting schools competition for Key Stage 3, with the finals due in July 2009, where one lucky team will win a trip to the USA to see the launch of a Virgin Galactic spaceflight.Working in teams, entrants have been asked to design a marketable product which uses some of the principles of the Virgin Galactic spaceflight.

Find out more at www.missionvirgingalactic.com [email protected]

The winners of the presentation prize at theBallantyne event for Schools.


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Ballantyne Event for 14-18 year-olds The 2008 Ballantyne event took a very different approach from previous years with the aim of getting young people tothink for themselves about the positive and negative contribution of aerospace in today’s society.

This year’s theme was ‘A world without aerospace’, introducing the audience to some of the ways in which aerospaceaffects our daily lives and those of people around the world and to imagine how different things might be without it, aswell as look at some of the current and future solutions for greener aircraft.

Four short talks from experts from EADS Astrium, Boeing UK and Bournemouth University’s Travel and Tourism Departmentlooked at the vital role aerospace has on our daily lives – satellites in our everyday communications, the use of aircraft inhumanitarian operations and how aviation supports tourism and agriculture in the developing world, as well as a look atsome of the proposed technologies for greener air travel.

Then, it was the students’ turn. Working in groups, they were asked to create their own presentations on some of themorning’s themes. They came up with some excellent and very entertaining ideas! The Aviation Humanitarian Relief teamwon the best group presentation prize, provided by EADS Astrium, with their innovative approach, imagining that an out-of-control, and rather unwell, giant loch ness monster was creating havoc, requiring a varied selection of fixed and rotarywing aircraft to assist with the numerous disasters left in its path of destruction – presented in the style of a newsprogramme with fantastic visuals.

And what was the verdict on aerospace in today’s society? Well, many of the students gave a very positive view, whileothers were still concerned with its impact on the environment. What was important was that the students really began tothink for themselves about aerospace, hopefully encouraging many to consider a career in the sector and make a positivecontribution to sustainable technology. Many thanks to the event’s sponsors, Boeing UK.

Students prepare their presentations on their views onaerospace in the Handley Page room.

Secondary school students with Sir Roger Bone, Chairman of Boeing UK.


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Upcoming events 2009March Ballantyne 2009 “Aerospace engineering and enterprise”

Corporate air taxis and personal jets, space tourism, the growing number of small business ... How do aerospaceengineering and business meet and what are the challenges and opportunities ahead? Another chance for youngpeople to give their views.

June Annual Aircraft Design, Handling and Simulation Competition for UndergraduatesHave your aircraft design project judged by expert test pilots and flight simulation engineers. First prize is £1000from the RAF.

October Women in Aerospace and Aviation 2009 November RAeS Aerospace and Aviation Careers Fair 2009

Women in Aerospace and Aviation 2008 The second event in October 2008 once again brought together senior female professionals from across the aerospace and aviation community with younger women thinking about their career moves. The day focused on demonstrating thatdespite the very low percentage of women in aerospace engineering and flying careers, there are many success stories andfantastic role models, as well as giving the opportunity to discuss ways in which to encourage more women into theindustry, particularly as the industry looks to its future skills needs.

Chaired by Penny Stott, FRAeS, this year’s speakers were:• Mary Frost, Head of Fuel Control and Gauging Department, Airbus UK• Jessica Housden, Engineer, EADS Astrium• Clare Walker, Director, Clare Walker Associates • Veronica Benson and Jill Collins of the UKRC for Women in SET and Russell L Robinson and Sarah Johnson of

Symmetry Medical • Captain Ellen Burridge, British Airways• Flt Lt Charlotte Fenn, Junior Engineering Officer, The Red Arrows, RAFAT Scampton • Dr Jane Neal-Smith, Subject Group Leader Civil Aviation, London Metropolitan University

In addition Clare Walker chaired one of two break-out sessions in the afternoon where some of the senior professionals atthe event discussed ways of encouraging and supporting women, while the second was chaired by Nicola Symonds of theMinistry of Defence, looking at career development questions for those starting out. One of the key outcomes of this year’sevent was to encourage women to take part in other educational activities to provide greater visibility of the success storiesand role models out there. For more information please contact [email protected] Many thanks to the event’s co-sponsors: EADS, Airbus and EADS Astrium.

Veronica Benson, South East Hub Manager, UK Resource Centre for Women in SET, presents RAeS President Capt David Rowland with the Royal Aeronautical Society's signed CEO Charter to support Women in Science, Engineering and Technology.

Networking at the lunch and exhibition ofthe Women in Aerospace and Aviation 2008 event,

October 2008.


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Cool AeronauticsCool Aeronautics began in 2007 when the Royal Aeronautical Society’s CareersCentre decided to mark its tenth anniversary with an event for 10-year-olds. Aspecial day for Year 5 pupils from schools in East London was organised, featuringtalks on flying, aerospace engineering and space, followed by interactive workshopswith special prizes and each child and teacher went home with a goody bag packedwith fun, aerospace-related, educational materials.

In 2008, the Cool Aeronautics events went national, with four more held aroundthe UK and another in London following a similar ‘formula’, and in 2009 we hopeto maintain the existing activities and extend the events to new locations to ’spreadthe aerospace word‘ to a new generation as far as possible, in partnership with theBranches and Corporate Partners.

2008 facts and figures

Locations • Cool Aeronautics Cosford @ RAF Museum, Cosford. • Cool Aeronautics London @ RAeS HQ, No.4 Hamilton Place • Cool Aeronautics Duxford @ Imperial War Museum, Duxford • Cool Aeronautics Farnborough @ BAE Systems Park Centre • Cool Aeronautics Bristol @ At-Bristol.

People involved• Engineers from SERCO, EADS Astrium, Airbus, BAE Systems, Surrey

Satellite Technology Ltd, University of Cambridge, University of the Westof England

• Outreach expert from Space School UK • Flying crew from the RAF • Pilots from British Airways and Marshall Aerospace • Additional workshops from the Yorkshire Air Museum, University of

Salford, RAF Musuem Cosford educational team, covering balloonrockets, rocket cars, endurance paper planes, stress engineering,principles of flight and more

• On-site support from staff at IWM Duxford, RAF MuseumCosford, At-Bristol and BAE Systems

• Lots of help from Branch members!

Sponsorship • SERCO (Cosford event, lunch) • Marshall Aerospace (Duxford, lunch) • BAE Systems (Farnborough, lunch and venue) • Bristol Branch – joint collection from local supporters


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Venues kindly provided by • RAF Museum Cosford • Imperial War Museum Duxford • BAE Systems Park Centre Farnborough • At-Bristol

Impact Approximately 435 children and their teachers took part in 2008. The children were mainly aged 9-10 but 15 children fromYear 3 came along to the Farnborough event. At each event the children said they were having one of their best ever daysout! The events have also helped the RAeS to build new and develop existing relationships with local aerospaceorganisations and museums etc. and it is hoped that the schools attending will also develop further links with some of thelocal organisations taking part.

2009 Outlook Although the current economic climate will be difficult for the aerospace and aviation sector, we aim to continue ourprimary school events in 2009 to look ahead to the long-term skills needs of the industry and thank all our supporters todate for their foresight in supporting our events. There are many ways to get involved in future events – from giving a talkor running a workshop, to providing a venue, sponsoring lunch, or even becoming a national sponsor to help us inspiremore and more children and their teachers about the exciting world of aerospace and aviation!

For further details please contact [email protected] or contact + 44 (0)20 7670 4325/6.


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The Young Members Board (YMB)The Young Members Board addresses the needs, and acts as the voice, of those members of the Society who are aged 30 and under.This currently encompasses more than 3100 individual Society members, ranging in terms of membership grade from Affiliate toMember. The strategic aims of the YMB are to:

• Identify, promote and address the needs and priorities of RAeS Young Memberso By maintaining contact through publicationso By operating appropriate eventso By supporting and influencing the organisation of main Society activities

• Promote the Society and increase membership uptake among potential Young Members• Maintain a long-term outlook and support the Society in addressing the future

needs of Young Members

In order to meet these strategic aims, the YMB must:• Develop and maintain relationships with the Society’s Council, boards and staff.• Develop and retain sufficient internal knowledge and experience to carry out its

function effectively• Remain agile in order to meet changing needs and to be able to exploit opportunities

as they are presented.

This is done at such events as student ‘Roadshows’ where YMB representatives visit over 25 universities within the UK each year topromote the RAeS and its work to over 1000 students. The key areas that the YMB has focused on historically and intend to focus on in the future include:

• Universities – promoting the benefits of RAeS membership.• Encouragement of local groups of Young Members in the regions and within Branches• Interaction with Young Members internationally.• Increase in membership and ‘customer satisfaction’ in line with the Society’s overarching plan. • Events such as Aerochallenge and the Annual YM Conference, organised exclusively for Young Members.• Providing networking opportunities for Young Members• Providing relevant information to Young Members through publications

o Young Members Page in The Aerospace Professionalo Email newsletter

A key current target of the YMB is to increase the proportion of RAeS Young Members that are involved in its activities. The YoungMembers Facilitators (YMF) Network, set-up in 2008, aims to encourage member participation, further the reach of the Society throughinvolvement with a greater number of events, and increase the perceived value of membership by Young Members. This is achieved bymaintaining a database of Young Members interested in being involved in local events and deploying them accordingly. The first major eventto benefit from this was the Youth Day at the Farnborough Airshow in 2008, which saw over 30 YMFs assisting with the programme.

Contact with Young Members will be further improved with the relaunch of the YMB newsletter as ‘Leading Edge’. This will receive a fargreater emphasis than its predercessor, being regarded as a core activity of the YMB. Content generation will be improved by theassistance of RAeS departments, and interaction with the RAeS aerosocietyjobs.com website is envisaged.

The YMB is also involved in the administration of RAeS Medals and Awards for young people, through the joint YMB and Medals &Awards Committee, Sub-committee. These awards are presented at the YMB annual conference.

The YMB believes that it conducts vital work in addressing the specific needs of the young membership which will in turn help to ensurethe future of the society.

For further information on the RAeS young Members Board please contact YMB Chairman Dr Stephen Liddle [email protected]

The 2008 Aerochallenge Egg Race fly-offover the first floor balcony at Hamilton Place

Join as a member and start receiving your benefits:

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Membership is open to professionals and enthusiasts alike. For further information on all membership grades and professional registration,

such as CEng: [email protected] or +44(0)20 7670 4346 www.aerosociety.com

Fly to the next level with the world’sforemost AerospaceCommunity


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Accredited Academic Programmes

Degree courses accredited asmeeting in part or in full theeducation requirements forChartered Engineer andIncorporated Engineer*

University of BathBEng(Hons) Aerospace EngineeringMEng(Hons) Aerospace EngineeringMEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering withFrenchMEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering withGerman� www.bath.ac.uk

University of BristolBEng Aeronautical EngineeringMEng Aeronautical EngineeringMEng Aeronautical Engineering with study inContinental EuropeMEng Aeronautical Engineering with studyabroadBEng (Hons) Avionic SystemsMEng (Hons) Avionic SystemsMEng (Hons) Avionic Systems with StudyAbroadMEng Engineering Design with IndustrialPlacement Year � www.bris.ac.uk

Brunel UniversityBEng (Hons) Aviation Engineering MEng (Hons) Aviation EngineeringBEng (Hons) Aviation Engineering with PilotStudiesMEng (Hons) Aviation Engineering with PilotStudies� www.brunel.ac.uk

University of CambridgeMEng (Hons) Engineering � www.cam.ac.uk

City UniversityBEng (Hons) Air Transport EngineeringMEng (Hons) Air Transport Engineering� www.city.ac.uk

Coventry UniversityBEng (Hons) in Aerospace SystemsEngineeringBEng (Hons) Aerospace Technology (IEng)� www.coventry.ac.uk

University of GlasgowBEng Aeronautical EngineeringMEng Aeronautical EngineeringBEng AvionicsMEng Avionics� www.glasgow.ac.uk

Glyndwr UniversityBEng (Hons) Aeronautical & MechanicalEngineeringBEng (Hons) Aeronautical & MechanicalManufacturing� www.newi.ac.uk

University of HertfordshireBEng (Hons) Aerospace EngineeringMEng Aerospace EngineeringBEng (Hons) Aerospace Systems EngineeringMEng Aerospace Systems Engineering� www.herts.ac.uk

Imperial CollegeBEng (Hons) Aeronautical EngineeringMEng (Hons) Aeronautical EngineeringMEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering with ayear in EuropeMEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering with ayear in North America� www.ic.ac.uk

Kingston UniversityBEng (Hons) Aerospace EngineeringMEng (Hons) Aerospace EngineeringBEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering &AstronauticsMEng Aerospace Engineering & AstronauticsBEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering (IEng)� www.kingston.ac.uk

University of LeedsBEng (Hons) Aeronautical and AerospaceEngineeringMEng Aeronautical and AerospaceEngineering� www.leeds.ac.uk

University of LiverpoolBEng(Hons) Aerospace EngineeringMEng(Hons) Aerospace EngineeringMEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering with PilotStudies� www.liv.ac.uk

University of LoughboroughBEng (Hons) Systems EngineeringMEng (Hons) Systems EngineeringBEng (Hons) Aeronautical EngineeringMEng (Hons) Aeronautical EngineeringBEng (Hons) DIS Aeronautical EngineeringMEng (Hons) DIS Aeronautical Engineering� www.lboro.ac.uk

The Royal Aeronautical Society is licensed by the Engineering Council UK to accredit academic programmes that providethe exemplifying level of understanding, knowledge and skills for professional competence to help graduates on the wayto registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). The following universities offerprogrammes that are currently accredited, or under consideration for accreditation, by the Society. Further details can beobtained from the Society.


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University of ManchesterBEng(Hons) Aerospace EngineeringMEng(Hons) Aerospace EngineeringMEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering withManagementMEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering withIndustrial ExperienceMEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineering withStudy In Europe� www.man.co.uk

Queen Mary UniversityBEng Aerospace EngineeringBEng AvionicsMEng Aerospace EngineeringMEng Avionics and Space Systems (formerlyAerospace Systems)� www.qmw.ac.uk

Queen’s, BelfastBEng (Hons) Aeronautical EngineeringMEng (Hons) Aeronautical EngineeringMEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering andDiplome D’Ingenieur� www.qub.ac.uk

SalfordBEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering MEng Aeronautical EngineeringBEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering with PilotStudiesBSc (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering (IEng)� www.salford.ac.uk

SheffieldBEng Aerospace Engineering MEng Aerospace Engineering BEng Aerospace Engineering/Pilot Studies� www.shef.ac.uk

SouthamptonBEng (Hons) Aerospace EngineeringMEng (Hons) Aerospace EngineeringMEng (Hons) AerospaceEngineering/European StudiesMEng (Hons) AerospaceEngineering/Engineering ManagementMEng (Hons) AerospaceEngineering/Advanced MaterialsMEng (Hons) Space Systems Engineering� www.southampton.ac.uk

University of StrathclydeBEng (Hons) Aero-Mechanical Engineering MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering� www.strathclyde.ac.uk

University of SurreyBEng Aerospace EngineeringMEng Aerospace Engineering� www.surrey.ac.uk

University of Wales SwanseaBEng (Hons) Aerospace EngineeringMEng (Hons) Aerospace EngineeringBEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with aYear in IndustryMEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with aYear in IndustryBEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering withPropulsionMEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering withPropulsionBEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering withPropulsion with a Year in IndustryMEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering withPropulsion with a Year in Industry� www.swan.ac.uk

University of the West of EnglandBEng (Hons) Aerospace Systems EngineeringMEng Aerospace Systems Engineering (BEng (Hons) Aerospace ManufacturingEngineeringMEng Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering� www.uwe.ac.uk

Masters Programmerecognised as furtherlearning for CEng

Cranfield University MSc in Thermal Power (Aerospace PropulsionOption)MSc Operations ExcellenceMSc Manufacturing MastersMSc Aircraft Engineering (Engineering andManufacturing streams)MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design (AerospaceVehicle Design, Avionics and Structural Designoptions)� www.cranfield.ac.uk

Glyndwr UniversityMSc AvionicsMSc Aeronautical Engineering� www.newi.ac.uk

University of LoughboroughMSc Advanced Methods in AeronauticalEngineering� www.lboro.ac.uk

Cranfield University MSc in Thermal Power (Aerospace PropulsionOption)MSc Operations ExcellenceMSc Manufacturing MastersMSc Aircraft Engineering (Engineering andManufacturing streams)MSc Aerospace Vehicle Design (AerospaceVehicle Design, Avionics and Structural Designoptions)� www.cranfield.ac.uk

Glyndwr UniversityMSc AvionicsMSc Aeronautical Engineering� www.newi.ac.uk

University of LoughboroughMSc Advanced Methods in AeronauticalEngineering� www.boro.ac.uk


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Accredited Company TrainingSchemesThe Royal Aeronautical Society is licensed by the Engineering Council UK to accredit schemes that are designed to helpgraduates on the way to registration as a Chartered Engineer. The following organisations offer training and developmentschemes that are currently accredited, or under consideration for accreditation, by the Society. Further details can beobtained from the Society, including accredited schemes for Incorporated Engineers.

AgustaWestlandYeovil, Somerset� www.gkn-whl.co.uk

Airbus UKFilton, Bristol� www.airbus.com

Assystems UK (formerly INBIS)East Cowes, Isle of Wight� www.assystems.com

AtkinsBristol, Avon� www.atkinsglobal.com

BAE Systems Regional AircraftPrestwick International Airport, Ayrshire� www.baesystems.com

Defence Engineering & ScienceGroup, MODAbbey Wood, RAF Wyton, Andover,Corsham, Sutton Coldfield and HM NavalBases at Devonport, Clyde and Portsmouth� www.desg.mod.uk

DstlFarnborough, Hampshire� www.dstl.gov.uk

Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd Farnborough, Hampshire� www.fnc.co.uk

Marshall AerospaceCambridge, Cambridgeshire� www.marshallaerospace.com

MBDAStevenage, Hertfordshire� www.mbda.com

QinetiQ (three sites)Bedford, BedfordshireBoscombe Down, WiltshireFarnborough, Hampshire� www.qinetiq.com

RAF CranwellSleaford, Lincolnshire� www.raf.mod.uk

REMEHazebrouck Barracks, Berkshire� www.usite.army.mod.uk/REME/index.htm

Rolls-Royce (3 sites)Derby, DerbyshireEast Kilbride, ScotlandFilton, Bristol� www.rolls-royce.com

Royal Navy Air Engineering andSurvival SchoolGosport, Hampshire� www.royalnavy.mod.uk

Thales (Training & Simulation)Gatwick, West Sussex� www.thalesgroup.com

Virgin Atlantic AirwaysCrawley, West Sussex� www.virgin-atlantic.com

Weir, Strachan & HenshawAshton Gate, Bristol� www.sandh-ltd.com

If you would like more informationabout having your academicprogramme or company trainingscheme considered for accreditation,please contact

Lynn Beattie, Deputy Professional Standards Manager


� +44 (0)20 7670 4321@ [email protected]� www.aerosociety.com

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Ongoing professional development can help employees increase their productivity and worth. Your company can improve its marketability, efficiency and profitability by supporting them, your most valued asset. The Society’s Accreditation of Training and Professional Development Scheme Service provides you with benchmarking and guidance.

Engaging with us will help you achieve:

Experienced and impartial assessors will work with you to assess your scheme, provide invaluable feedback and share good practice.

Fees: Members of the Society’s Corporate Partners’ Scheme £500.00 +VAT, non-Members £1,000 +VAT

Contact Lynn Beattie on +44 (0)20 7670 4321 or email [email protected]

An attractive package to recruit and retain high calibre staff A better skilled and more efficient work-force A faster route to CEng or IEng Registration for your staff Provision of the most cost-effective means of providing

Professional Development in partnership with your professional body Individuals with the skills to react to a changing profession more readily Higher levels of staff motivation and retention

Accreditationof Training andProfessional DevelopmentSchemes

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UK OrganisationsAerospace Wales� Suite A5

Waterton Technology CentreWaterton Industrial EstateBridgend CF31 3WT

� +44 (0)1656 655210+44 (0)1656 655217

@ [email protected]� www.aerospacewalesforum.com

Air League� Broadway House

Tothill StreetLondon SW1H 9NS

� +44 (0)20 7222 8463+44 (0)20 7222 8462

� www.airleague.co.uk

Air Travel - Greener By Design� Royal Aeronautical Society

No.4 Hamilton PlaceLondon, W1J 7BQ

� +44 (0)20 7670 4371+44 (0)20 7670 4309

@ [email protected]� www.greenerbydesign.org.uk

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association(AOPA)� 50a Cambridge Street

London SW1V 4QQ� +44 (0)20 7834 5631

+44 (0)20 7834 8623� www.aopa.co.uk

Airport Operators Association (AOA)� 3 Birdcage Walk

London SW1H 9JJ� +44 (0)20 7222 2249

+44 (0)20 7976 7405� www.aoa.org.uk

British Air Line Pilots Association BALPA) � BALPA House

5 Heathrow Boulevard278 Bath RoadWest Drayton UB7 0DQ

� +44 (0)20 8476 4000+44 (0)20 8476 4077

� [email protected]

British Air Transport Association (BATA)� Artillery House

11-19 Artillery RowLondon SW1P 1RT

� +44 (0)20 7222 9494+44 (0)20 7222 9595

@ [email protected]� www.bata.uk.com

British Balloon and Airship Club (BBAC)� BBAC Information Officer

St John’s StreetBedminsterBristol BS3 4NH

� +44 (0)117 953 1231@ [email protected]� www.bbac.org

British Business and General AviationAssociation (BBGA)� 19 Church Street

Brill, AylesburyBucks HP18 9RT

� +44 (0)1844 238 020+44 (0)1844 238 087

@ [email protected]� www.bbga.aero

British Gliding Association (BGA)� 3rd Floor

Kimberley HouseVaughan WayLeicester LE1 4SE

� +44 (0)116 253 1051+44 (0)116 251 5939

� www.gliding.co.uk

British Helicopter Advisory Board (BHAB)� Graham Suite, West Entrance

Fairoaks Airport, ChobhamSurrey GU24 8HX

� +44 (0)1276 856 100+44 (0)1276 856126

� www.bhab.org

British Microlight Aircraft Association(BMAA)� The Bullring

DeddingtonBanburyOxon OX15 0TT

� +44 (0)1869 338 888+44 (0)1869 337116

@ [email protected]� www.bmaa.org

British Model Flying Association (BMFA)� Chacksfield House

31 St Andrews RoadLeicester LE2 8RE

� +44 (0)116 244 0028+44 (0)116 2440645

@ [email protected]� www.bmfa.org

British National Space Centre (BNSC)� Kingsgate House

66-74 Victoria StreetLondon SW1E 6SW

� +44 (0)20 7215 0807+44 (0)20 7215 0804

@ [email protected]� www.bnsc.gov.uk

Chatham House (incorporating former RoyalInstitute of (Internationa Affairs)� Chatham House

10 St James’s SquareLondon SW1Y 4LE

� +44 (0)20 7957 5700+44 (0)20 7957 5710

� www.chathamhouse.org.uk

Civil Aviation Authority� CAA House

45-59 KingswayLondon WC2B 6TE

� +44 (0)20 7379 7311� www.caa.co.uk

Defence Export Services Organisation(DESO)� www.deso.mod.uk

Department for Business, Enterprise &Regulatory Reform� Ministerial Correspondence Unit,

Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform1 Victoria StreetLondon SW1H OET

@ [email protected]� www.berr.gov.uk

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Eastern Aerospace Alliance � The Eastern Aerospace Alliance

HBIC, Business and Technology CentreBessemer Drive, Stevenage SG1 2DX

@ [email protected]� www.easternaero.co.uk

Engineering and Physical Sciences ResearchCouncil (EPSRC)� Polaris House

North Star AvenueSwindon SN2 1ET

� +44 (0)1793 444 000@ [email protected]� www.epsrc.ac.uk

European Regions Airline Association (ERA)� The Baker Suite

Fairoaks AirportChobham, WokingSurrey GU24 8HX

� +44 (0)1276 856495+44 (0)1276 857038

@ info.erra.org� www.eraa.org

Farnborough Aerospace Consortium� The Silver Building

London Farnborough AirportIvely Road, FarnboroughHampshire GU14 6XA

� +44 (0)1252 375600+44 (0)1252 377555

� www.fac.org.uk

Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)� King Charles Street

London SW1A 2AH� +44 (0)20 7008 1500� www.fco.gov.uk

General Aviation Awareness Council (GAAC)� General Aviation Awareness Council

RAeS House, 4 Hamilton PlaceLondon W1J 7BQ

� +44 (0)20 7670 4501+44 (0)20 7670 4309

@ [email protected]� www.gaac.co.uk

General Aviation Safety Council (GASCo)� Rochester Airport

ChathamKent ME5 9SD

� +44 (0)1634 200 203+44 (0)1634 200 203

@ [email protected]� www.gasco.org.uk

Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators(GAPAN)� Cobham House

9 Warwick CourtGray’s InnLondon WC1R 5DJ

� +44 (0)20 7404 4032+44 (0)20 7404 4035

@ [email protected]� www.gapan.org

Helicopter Club of Great Britain (HCGB)� Ryelands House

Aynh ,BanburyOxon OX17 3AT

@ info.hcgb.co.uk� www.hcgb.co.uk

The Institution of Engineering andTechnology (IET)� Michael Faraday House

Stevenage Herts SG1 2AY

� +44 (0)14 3831 3311+44 (0)14 3876 5526

� www.theiet.org

Institution of Mechanical Engineers(IMechE)� 1 Birdcage Walk

WestminsterLondon SW1H 9JJ

� +44 (0)20 7222 7899+44 (0)20 7222 4557

� www.imeche.org.uk

International Institute for Strategic Studies(IISS)� Arundel House

13-15 Arundel StreetTemple PlaceLondon WC2R 3DX

� +44 (0)20 7379 7676+44 (0)20 7836 3108

� www.iiss.org

Light Aircraft Association (LAA)� Turweston Aerodrome

Nr BrackleyNorthants NN13 5YD

� +44 (0)1280 846 786+44 (0)1280 846 780

� www.pfa.org.uk

Midlands Aerospace Alliance� Pera Innovation Park

Melton MowbrayLeicestershireLE13 0PB

� +44 (0)845 225 0503+44 (0)845 225 0504

@ [email protected]� www.midlandsaerospace.org.uk

Ministry of Defence (MoD)� Main Building

WhitehallLondon SW1A 2HB

� +44 (0)20 7218 9000� www.mod.uk

National Physical Laboratory (NPL)� Hampton Road

TeddingtonMiddlesex TW11 0LW

� +44 (0)20 8977 3222+44 (0)20 8943 6458

@ [email protected]� www.npl.co.uk

North West Aerospace Alliance� Pendle Business Centre

Commercial RoadNelsonLancashire BB9 9BT

� +44 (0)1282 604444+44 (0)1282 604000

@ [email protected]� www.aerospace.co.uk

Northern Defence Industries – Aerospace� Sunderland Enterprise Park East

SunderlandTyne & Ware SR5 2TH

� +44 (0)191 255 1720+44 (0)191 255 1721

� www.ndi.org.uk

Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom(RAEC)� Radford Barn

Radford SemeleLeamington SpaWarwickshire CV31 1UT

� +44 (0)1926 332 713+44 (0)1926 335 206

@ [email protected]� www.royalaeroclub.org



Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund (RAFBF)� 67 Portland Place

London W1B 1AR� +44 (0)20 7580 8343

+44 (0)20 7636 7005@ [email protected]� www.rafbf.org

Royal United Services Institute for Defenceand Security Studies (RUSI)� Whitehall

London SW1A 2ET United Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7930 5854+44 (0)20 7321 0943

� www.rusi.org

Society of British Aerospace Companies(SBAC)� Salamanca Square

9 Albert EmbankmentLondon SE1 7SP

� +44 (0)20 7091 4500+44 (0)20 7091 4545

� www.sbac.org.uk

West of England Aerospace Forum� Unit E St David's Court

Windmill RoadClevedon North Somerset BS21 6UP

� +44 (0)1275 872353+44 (0)1275 872355

@ [email protected]� www.weaf.co.uk

InternationalOrganisationsAeroSpace and Defence IndustriesAssociation of Europe (ASD)� 270 Avenue de Tervuren

B-1150 Brussels, Belgium� +32 (2) 775 81 10

+32 (2) 775 81 11� www.asd-europe.org

Airports Council International (ACI)� ACI World Headquarters

P.O. Box 161215 Geneva 15 - AirportSwitzerland

� +41 (0) 22 717 85 85+41 (0) 22 717 88 88

@ [email protected]� www.airports.org

American Institute of Aeronautics andAstronautics (AIAA)� 1801 Alexander Bell Drive

Suite 500Reston, VA 20191-4344USA

� +1 (703) 264 7500+1 (703) 264 7551

� www.aiaa.org

Association of European Airlines� Avenue Louise 350

B-1050 Brussels, Belgium� +32 (2) 639 89 89

+32 (2) 639 89 99� www.aea.be

Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency(DARPA)� 3701 North Fairfax Drive

ArlingtonVirginia 22203 -1714USA

� www.darpa.mil

European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)� Postfach 10 12 53

D-50452 Koeln, Germany� +49 221 8999 000

+ 49 221 8999 099� www.easa.europa.eu/home

European Business Aviation Association(EBAA)� Avenue de Tervuren

13a/Box5 BE1040 BrusselsBelgium

� +32 (2) 766 00 70+32 (2) 768 13 25

@ [email protected]� www.ebaa.org

European Helicopter Association (EHA)� Keizersgracht 510 - 1st floor

NL- 1071, AmsterdamThe Netherlands

� +31 (20) 470 70 20+31 (20) 470 70 21

� www.eha.nl

European Organisation for Safety of AirNavigation (Eurocontrol)� Rue de la Fusée, 96

B-1130 BrusselsBelgium

� +32 (2) 729 90 11+32 (2) 729 90 44

@ [email protected]� www.eurocontrol.be

European Space Agency (ESA)� 8-10 rue Mario Nikis

75738 Paris Cedex 15 France

� +33 (1) 53 69 76 54 +33 (1) 53 69 75 60

@ [email protected]� www.esa.int

Flight Safety Foundation� 601 Madison Street, Suite 300

AlexandriaVirginia 22314-1756USA

� +1 (703) 739 6700+1 (703) 739 6708

� www.flightsafety.org

International Air Transport Association(IATA)� Head Office

800 Place VictoriaPO Box 113Montreal - H4Z 1M1Quebec, Canada

� +1 (514) 874 0202+1 (514) 874 9632

� www.iata.org

International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO)� 999 University Street

Montreal, QuebecH3C 5H7 Canada

� +1 (514) 954-8219+1 (514) 954-6077

@ [email protected]� www.icao.int

International Council of Aircraft Owner andPilot Associations (IAOPA)� IAOPA Headquarters

421 Aviation WayFrederick, MD 21701USA

� +1 (301) 695 2220+1 (301) 695 2375

@ [email protected]� www.iaopa.org

International Federation of Air Line PilotsAssociations (IFALPA)� Interpilot House

Gogmore LaneChertseySurrey KT16 9AP

� +44 (0)1932 571 711+44 (0)1932 570 920

@ [email protected]� www.ifalpa.org



International Federation of Airworthiness(IFA)� IFA Secretariat

14 Railway ApproachEast GrinsteadWest Sussex RH19 1BPUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1342 301 788+44 (0)1342 317 808

� www.ifairworthy.org

Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA T)� JAA T at EASA

Postfach 10 12 53D-50452 KoelnGermany

� www.jaa.nl

National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration (NASA)� NASA Headquarters

Washington DC 20546-0001USA

� +1 (202) 358-0001@ [email protected]� www.nasa.gov

National Business Aviation Association, Inc.� 1200 Eighteenth St. NW, Suite 400

Washington, DC 20036-2527� +1 (202) 783-9000

+1 (202) 331-8364@ [email protected]� www.nbaa.org

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)Organisation du Traite de l'Atlantique Nord(OTAN)� Blvd Leopold III

1110 BrusselsBelgium

� +32 (2) 707 41 11+32 (2) 707 45 79

@ [email protected]� www.nato.int

InternationalPartnershipAgreementsAs well as engaging with these internationalorganisations, the Society also holds agreementswith many partner professional institutionsaround the world including the SingaporeInstitute of Aerospace Engineers, the AeronauticalSociety of India, the Institute of EngineersPakistan, the Korean Society for Aeronautical &Space Sciences and Engineers Australia.

YouthOrganisationsAir Scouts� Scout Information Centre

Gilwell Park, Bury RoadChingfordLondon E4 7QWUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 8433 7100+44 (0)20 8433 7103

� www.scoutbase.org.uk/activity/airscout/index.htm

Air Training Corps� Headquarters Air Cadets

Royal Air Force CollegeCranwell, SleafordLincolnshire NG34 8HBUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1400 261 201� www.aircadets.org

BA (Formerly: British Association for theAdvancement of Science)� Wellcome Wolfson Building

165 Queen’s GateLondon SW7 5HDUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)870 770 7101+44 (0) 870 770 7102

� www.the-ba.net

Girls Venture Corps Air Cadets� 1 Bawtry Gate

SheffieldS9 1UD

� 01142 448405 01142 448419

@ [email protected] � www.gvcac.org.uk

Royal Academy of Engineering - BestProgramme� The Royal Academy of Engineering

3 Carlton House TerraceLondon SW1Y 5DG

� +44 (0)20 7766 0600 +44 (0)20 7930 1549

� www.raengbest.org.uk

Science Technology EngineeringMathematics Network (STEMNET)� 2nd Floor, Weston House

246 High HolbornLondon WC1V 7EX

� +44 (0)20 3206 0450� www.stemnet.org.uk

UK Students for the Exploration andDevelopment of Space (UKSEDS) c/o National Space CentreExploration DriveLeicesterLE4 5NS� 07795 060 527

07795 060 527@ [email protected]

Young Engineers� Chiltlee Manor

LiphookHampshire GU30 7AZUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1428 727 265+44 (0)1428 727 988

� www.youngeng.org



RAeS Consultants’ DirectoryIntroductionWelcome to the Royal AeronauticalSociety Consultancy Directory pages.The following pages provides userswith details of a wide range of Societymembers willing to offer their servicesas consultants. If you then find aconsultant whom you may wish to usethen you can contact them directly toenquire about their services.

DisclaimerBy using the Royal Aeronautical SocietyConsultancy Directory you agree to thefollowing. Information on thefollowing pages has been supplied byindividuals and has not beenindependently checked or verified bythe Royal Aeronautical Society. In usingthis directory users are urged toexercise normal commercial judgmentin their dealings with any consultant.The RAeS accepts no responsibility forany liability arising from the use of theinformation the Directory contains.

British Association of AviationConsultants (BAAC)Although the RAeS consultancydirectory does not vet its consultants,another group that has its foundationswithin the Society offers a morecomplete service. Members of theBritish Association of AviationConsultants (BAAC) have to satisfycertain requirements concerning theirqualifications in their field andexperience in actual consultancypractice before being admitted to itsmembership. Members of the BAACare bound by a professional code ofconduct which fundamentally requiresthem to act only in their clients’interests. BAAC Members are able tostyle themselves as a ‘RegisteredAviation Consultant’ and use thedesignation ‘MBAC’ or AMBAC’ aftertheir name. For further information onthe British Association of AviationConsultants please seewww.baac.org.uk.

Mr Marc S. Atherton BSc(Hons) MScCPsychol CSci AFBPsS MRAeS2 Mount ViewEnfieldMiddlesexEN2 8LFUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0)20 7717 8645Fax: +44 (0)20 7717 8401Mob: +44 (0)7796 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Flight Simulation,Military Aviation, Human Factors,Assessment for selection anddevelopment of staff, SyntheticTraining solutions in Aerospace andDefence. Consultancy and project workin the above.

Services Provided: Ki limited providesthe aerospace and defence communitywith consultancy in the human aspectsof system development, fielding andoperation. Covering areas fromselection, training (particularlysynthetic) and development we bring acore expertise in all aspects of HumanFactors as they impact systemsoperations.

Work OutsideUK: YesLocation: GlobalExpert Witness: Yes

Mr Keven Baines IEng DEngBMMRAeS MBACBaines Simmons LtdAviation Safety Center,Main Entrance,Fairoaks AirportChobhamGU24 8HXUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0)1276 855412Fax: +44 (0)1276 856285Mob: +44 (0)7786 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Airworthiness andMaintenance, Regulation, HumanFactors, Safety Management Systems,Consultancy & Training in all abovesubject

Services Provided: Baines Simmonsprovide the aviation world withindustry-leading consultancy andtraining services, with our broad rangeof services and an experienceddynamic team of more than 40experts, with offices in four countries.We have in excess of over 700 yearsexperience on tap. We offer a one-stop-shop for every airworthiness andtraining requirement. Our bespoke andflexible services range from humanfactors training and support along withapprovals advice (Parts 21, 145,147and EU-Ops), Airline/Operator andmaintenance organisation safetyreviews, through to regulatoryauthority systems and staffDevelopment (We train Easa Staff).Ourgoal is to contribute Directly andmaterially to our client’s success withthe clear object of continuous aviationsafety improvements.

Work Outside UK: YesLocation: GlobalExpert Witness: Yes



Mr Masauso BandaDiploma Aircraft Maintenance andlicense Air Service9 Kafironda DriveItawaNdolaCopperbelt Province00260-2ZambiaTel: +260 613 689Fax: +260 614 285Mobile: +260 (0)97 788 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Light Aircraft,General Management, Airworthinessand Maintenance, EnvironmentalIssues, Rotorcraft, Incident/AccidentReports

Services Provided: Carrying outmaintenance inspection on aircraft onwhich I hold qualifications. LightAircraft: Cesna 185, Islander, PiperAztec, HS748, ATR42-300, B737-300,B707, B757 & DC10-30. Includingpower plants TCM IO 520, Avco LycIO-540, PW120, JT8D, Dort 534, JT2D,RR211-535E4 GE CF6-52 andassociated APUs.

Perform line maintenance checks(transit) as required by operator.

Prepare maintenance scheduledocumentation for approval byairworthiness authorities-departmentof civil aviation Zamibia.

Holder of current aircraft maintenanceengineers license.

Work Outside UK: YesLocation: Southern and eastern AfricaExpert Witness: Yes

Mr Peter Bishop BSc (Hons) CEngMIMechE MRAeS MAIAA, VDIMGDLBaus Park 18Hamburg, D - 22587GermanyTel: +49 408662510Fax: +49 4086625820Mobile: +49 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Aerodynamics,Propulsion, Structures, ProjectManagement, Materials, Avionics,Light Aircraft, Flight Simulation,General Management, Airworthinessand Maintenance, Air Law, FlightOperations, Regulation, Finance,German Specialist, Airbus Specialist,Vintage Aircraft Specialist, also Pilot /Owner, CPL / IFR / Multi

Services Provided: I currently havemore than 25 years of contemporaryaircraft stress analysis experiencegained, from a specialization incommercial aircraft design anddevelopment. Having founded 2companies in Germany (Bishop GmbHand Synited GmbH) I also have a lot ofaerospace commercial and marketingexpertise and am completely fluent inthe German language. My companyBishop GmbH - Aeronautical Engineersalso has an extensive network ofnational and global sub-suppliers, whichmay be useful to customers seekingassistance with their various projects. Iserved for several years on variouscommittees of the RAeS, and also holdmembership of the German Aeronauticsand Mechanical Institutions.

Work Outside UK: YesLocation: As required by customerExpert Witness: Yes

Mr Andrew Day MSc BSc FInstLMMRAeS CEng9 Balmoral DriveSleafordLincolnshireNG34 8GAUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0)1529 488664Mobile: +44 (0)7876 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: ProjectManagement, General Management,Airworthiness and Maintenance, FlightOperations, Military Aviation, HumanFactors, Aircraft Systems, LeanMethodology, Quality, BusinessImprovement, Cost Reduction,Procurement, Logistics.

Services Provided: Andrew Day &Associates Ltd, working with Plan2Do,uses Systems Thinking to providebespoke solutions to optimiseperformance in organisations. Inaddition to aircraft engineering services,our experience of Lean, Quality andContinuous Improvement inmanufacturing, operations,maintenance and service sectors,maximises our clients’ resourceutilisation. We specialise in getting bestvalue for goods and services usingprocurement experience in companiesof every size. Our methods enableclients to make informed decisionsswiftly. Our flexible fee structureincentivises delivery of benefits andsavings rather than reports and costsmaking us the catalyst for successful,sustainable change in your organisation.

Work Outside UK: YesLocation: America, Europe, Australia,New ZealandExpert Witness: Yes



Mr Sean Gates20 St Mary at HillLondonEC3R 8EEUnited KingdomTelephone: +44 (0)20 7220 5959Fax: +44 (0)20 7220 5951 Mobile: +44 (0)7768 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Air Law

Services Provided: Aerospace,commercial and private equity lawincluding insurance, reinsurance andliability issues, including disastermanagement and preparedness.Employment law, immigration law andregulatory issues. Internationalinvestment and tax structures, mergersand acquisitions, financing,commercial contracts, franchising anddistribution agreements.

Work Outside UK: YesExpert Witness: Yes

Mr Justin Goatcher Beng(Hons)IEng MRAeS MBACAvisa Aviation Safety Systems LtdSuite 1 The CloistersBroyle Place FarmLaughton RoadRingmerEast Sussex BN5 5SDTelephone: +44 (0)870 4607406Fax: +44 (0)870 4607407Mobile: +44 (0)7919 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: ProjectManagement, General Management,Airworthiness and Maintenance, FlightOperations, Regulation, Rotorcraft,Airworthiness Management andTechnical Support

Services Provided: AVISA provide acomprehensive range of services tosupport commercial operators.WIP/corporate operators, aircraftowners, design organizations andmaintenance organizations. Ourservices are designed to specificallyaddress the individual organizationneeds and meet there operational,safety and economic targets.Our many services include:

- Quality Management and auditing.- Safety System Reviews.

EASA Part 145 Approval Services,- Training courses: EASA PART 145,

PART M and JAR-OPS subpart M,- Full Aircraft Technical Services

Management and Aircraft SurveyServices including recordsmanagement, maintenance programs,reliability programs, AD and SBevaluation and maintenance checkplanning.

Work Outside UK: YesLocation: WorldwideExpert Witness: Yes

Mr Barry Neal FCMI MRAeSAviation Safety AssociatesBadgers BarnWithacottLangtreeTorrington EX38 8NLUnited KingdomTelephone: +44 (0)1805 601715Mobile: +44 (0)7789 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: GeneralManagement, Airworthiness andMaintenance, Military Aviation, HumanFactors, Safety Management, RiskAssessment & Management FlyingDisplay Safety

Services Provided: Aviation SafetyAssociates offer advice and guidanceon a wide range of aviation safetyissues. We provide qualified andimpartial advice on a range of subjectson which clients have limited expertiseand resources, or have no specialistknowledge. We can give a secondopinion, bring fresh ideas andstimulate new thinking. We provide acatalyst for natural change and we willwork with clients to create uniquesolutions to improve safety and healthand, most importantly, safety culture.Results, which are not influenced bycompany inter-departmental pressures,are available rapidly to a Board ofDirectors.

Work Outside UK: YesLocation: Worldwide, Subject tosecurity situationExpert Witness: No



Mr John Charles Osmond BScMRAeS CEng14 Cooper CloseChipping NortonOxfordshireOX7 5BQUnited KingdomTelephone: +44 (0)1608 642231Mobile: +44 (0)7834 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: ProjectManagement, Police and PublicAgency Helicopter Acquisition

Services Provided: John Osmond canprovide consultancy and training in thefollowing areas:Police helicopter procurement.Public-service helicopter support.Helicopter-based air ambulanceacquisition.Fire Service Support helicopteroperations.Flight hour based helicopter engineairframe and avionics spares supportcontracts.

His experience includes most of thetypes currently used in these roles inEurope and elsewhere.

In addition to direct advice, trainingcan be supplied to boost the in-houseexpertise of agencies where helicopteracquisition and support are not core-skill areas.

Work Outside UK: Yes (EuropeanUnion and Commonwealth)

Ms Aoife O’Sullivan LLM20 St Mary at HillLondon EC3R 8EEUnited KingdomTelephone: +44 (0)20 7220 5950Fax: +44 (0)20 7200 5951Mobile: +44 (0)7709 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Air Law, Finance,Regulation and General Management

Services Provided: Aoife O'Sullivan isa partner at Gates and Partners, adynamic, international law firm basedin the City of London specialising inaerospace and corporate/commerciallaw. The firm advises on all aspects ofaviation law from insurance tocommercial aviation to regulatorymatters. Aoife has extensiveexperience in corporate and assetfinance and commercial law. Sheadvises clients in aircraft finance andregulatory issues including corporatestructures, aircraft acquisitions anddisposals, financings, airline start-ups,licensing applications and ancillaryissues. Aoife’s practice has a particularfocus on the specialist business andprivate jet market. She sits on expertindustry committees in London and isa regular contributor to internationalpublications and seminars on businessaviation.For more information, seewww.gatesandpartners.com

Work Outside UK: Yes

Mr John Rogger CEng FRAeS81 North EndMeldrethRoystonHerts SG8 6NUUnited KingdomTelephone: +44 (0)1763 260721Fax: +44 (0)1763 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Structures, Space,Materials, Light Aircraft, Airworthinessand Maintenance, Military Aviation,Rotorcraft, Metal Adhesive Bonded,GRP / Carbon Fibre Prod Engineering

Services Provided: ProductionEngineering Expertise for adhesivebonded components and compositesmanufacture for aerospace,automobile, marine, wind turbine andassociated industries including certainelectronic components. The provisionof aircraft repair systems and schemesas well as all attendant plantequipment and consumables. Turn-keyprovisioning for complete compositeworkshops and related designrequirements.




Prof Mark Savill PHD (Cantab)MRAeS SMAIAA ILTM CEngCambridge Flow SolutionsCompass HouseVision ParkHistonCambridgeUnited KingdomTelephone: +44 (0)1223 257700Fax: +44 (0)1223 257800enquires@cambridgeflowsolutions.comwww.cambridgeflowsolutions.comAreas of Expertise: Aerodynamics,Propulsion, Project Management,Environmental Issues, ComputationalFluid Dynamics (CFD), ComputationalGeometry Handling, Virtual RealityDisplay

Services Provided: We providesoftware solutions to real worldproblems by building specialist, highlycustomised CFD solutions and providingexpert consultancy for these. We are anetwork of code developers with a wellestablished CFD capability covering thewhole CFD process and thus providefully integrated source code, withdocumentation, training and support, toallow clients to develop their ownindependent CFD capability formodeling and application emergingfrom the demanding aerospace/turbomachinery and combustion/safety caseareas of R&D with robust validatedcodes driven by accuracy rather thangenerality, we have in-house control ofall the common technologies from CADimpact to solution output, includinggeometry handling, editing and repair,fully unstructured mesh generation,steady/unsteady solution withtime/space mesh adoption, turbulencetransition, mixed and partially pre-mixedcombustion modeling (DNS-LES-RANS)with good scalability across full range ofparallel architectures especially verylarge (100M+


Mr Trevor Strong BEng (Hons) MBA39 Smithies AvenueSully Nr PenarthSouth GlamorganCF64 5SSUnited KingdomTelephone: +44 (0)2920 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Structures, ProjectManagement, Materials, Light Aircraft,General Management, Air Law,Regulation, Federal AviationAdministration Regulatory Compliance,Antenna Installations on small,corporate and commercial transportcategory aircraft

Services Provided: FAA managementand structures DER, design, analysis andFAA approval of all types of majoralterations and repairs, on US “N”registered aircraft and other foreignairworthiness aircraft. Supplementaltype certificate (STC) projectmanagement through the FAA aircraftcertification offices. Aircraft antennainstallation design and FAA 8110-3approval “on-line” at strongaero.com

Work Outside UK: YesLocation: United StatesExpert Witness: Yes

Mr Alan John Woof HND (AERO),CEng, MRAeSOviedo 4Madrid 28020Telephone: 0034915353649Mobile: [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: ProjectManagement, Avionics, GeneralManagement, Airworthiness andMaintenance, Military Aviation, CivilCertification, Electro Mechanical/FluidSystems, Reliability-Safety

Services Provided: Available to provideeither direct assistance and/orconsultancy services connected withcarrying out reliability and safetyanalyses on aircraft and marine systems.Particular experience with regards toanalyses required for civil certification(FAR 23 & FAR 25) of aircraft systemsincluding particular risk analyses (RotorBurst, Tyre Burst, Fire/Explosion Risksetc.) – More than 40 years experience inboth aerospace (Military and Civil) andMarine (Military) Environments.

Work Outside UK: YesLocation: Anywhere ConsideredExpert Witness: Yes

Eur Ing Anthony Wood MSc55 Ayr StreetAyrshireScotland KA10 6EBUnited KingdomTelephone: +44 (0)1292 [email protected]

Areas of Expertise: Civil and MilitaryAircraft, Electrical Power Generation &Distribution, Avionic Systems, EMC, HIRFand Lightning Protection, System Safety

Services Provided: System DesignSafety & Reliability AnalysisAdvice on EMC, HIRF and LightningCertification to European and USARequirements

Work Outside UK: Yes

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The Expert Witness Institute EWI, a notfor profit organisation, acts as a voicefor the expert witness community,supporting experts from allprofessional disciplines and lawyerswho use the services of experts. Itsfunctions are to encourage, train andeducate experts and to improve andmaintain their standards and status.

The objective of the EWI is the supportof the proper administration of justiceand the early resolution of disputesthrough fair and unbiased expertevidence. To achieve this objective, theEWI:

• Acts as a voice for expertwitnesses, especially incommunicating with the media.

• Provides support to experts ofall professional disciplines

• Encourages lawyers to make useof experts wherever specializedknowledge is required

• Engages in the training ofexperts to maintain andenhance standards and theirstatus

• Works actively with other alliedprofessional bodies andassociations

• Makes representations toGovernment and to professionalbodies and associationswherever appropriate

• EWI is working with theForensic Science Regulator toestablish EWI as a deliverypartner for quality standards forexperts in the criminal and civiljurisdictions

As our aviation industry becomesincreasing complex with an ever-

increasing degree of specialisationbeing required from its members, so isthe demand for aviation experts indispute resolution becoming morespecialised. The expert’s area ofexpertise is shrinking in scope andbecoming more focused.

This is exciting and challenging workand infinitely diversified. It is a mostrewarding way in which to employyour expertise to the benefit of thejustice system and also to our industryin an increasingly challengingenvironment.

Have you considered becoming anexpert? If you have already partaken inexpert work, would you appreciatesome invaluable support? The EWIoffers extensive guidance to its expertmembership and anyone consideringbecoming an expert or the individualwho has never considered expandingtheir professional aviation activities.From flight, ground and airportoperations to engineering, systems andavionics specialists – the justice systemneeds you.

Benefits of membership are numerousand include:

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Please visit our website or contact usat:The Expert Witness Institute7 Warwick Court, London WC1R 5DJTel: 0870 366 6367Fax: 0870 411 2470www.ewi.org.uk

The Expert Witness Institute

Conference and Events pg. 67

Conference & Events DepartmentThe RAeS Conference & Events Department organise a busy programme of conferences, lectures and events throughout the year.There are approximately 70 events each year addressing the latest issues and providing the opportunity for professionals working in thesame disciplines to meet and discuss their work. Many conferences are backed by a full set of proceedings and lectures are recorded forfuture access on the Society’s website. The conference programmes are generated by the Royal Aeronautical Society's Specialist Groups,and supported by industry and academia alike, ensuring that the subject matter is current.

Restricted to Corporate Partner employees, the Society runs a programme of senior level evening briefings and an annual CorporatePartner Seminar which aims to examine the prospects of the aerospace community in the year ahead. The Conference & EventsDepartment also run a number of social events which are open to individual and corporate members of the Society. These include theAnnual Banquet, the Golf Day and other adhoc events.

For the latest events diary, visit our website www.aerosociety.com/conference

For a full list of conference proceedings available to purchase, visit www.aerosociety.com/proceedings

Benefits to members include:

• Reduced fees for conferences • Discounts on proceedings

• Preferential rates for social events • Early notice of free evening lectures

With our global presence, state-of-the-art training facilities and highly respected team of aviation professionals,it’s little surprise the world’s biggest industry names return to us again and again. Whether it’s for pilot selection,training or supply, consultancy, management or operational support, they rely on CTC to deliver the very best.We never let them down.

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2009 Events Calendar14 Jan Sir Peter Masefield Lecture Gatwick

19 Jan McIntyre Lecture Prestwick

27 Jan Gordon Corps Lecture Toulouse

3-4 Feb SurTech 2009: The Changing World of Surveillance LondonSurveillance Technology Conference

11 Feb Vernon Clarkson Lecture Chester

12 Feb Henson & Stringfellow Lecture Yeovil

17 Feb Col. Templer Lecture Farnborough

17 Feb General Aviation Spring Lecture LondonProf Loek Boermans, University of Delft & President, OSTIV

18 Feb Air Power Spring Lecture Shrivenham

19 Feb Sir Arthur Marshall Lecture Cambridge

24 Feb The Short Brothers Before and After 1909 LondonGordon Bruce MA FRAeSHistorical Group Lecture

26 Feb Evolution of Combat Capable Unmanned Boscombe Down,Air Systems and Weapons SalisburyWeapon Systems & Technology Group Conference

10 March RJ Mitchell Lecture Solent

11 March Sir John Charnley Lecture Bedford

11 March Sir Freddie Page Lecture Preston

17 March Stewart Lecture London

18-19 March Corporate, Air Taxi and Personal Jets: LondonCurrent Challenge and Future Prospects

19 March JD North Lecture Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Cosford

24 March Finding the Right Stuff: LondonThe Medical Selection of Aircrew and Astronauts

25 March Chadwick Lecture Manchester

31 March Ballantyne Seminar London

8 April Concorde - The Supersonic Achievement: 40th Anniversary Conference London

15 April Sir Geoffrey de Havilland Lecture Hatfield



15 April Sir George Cayley Brough

16 April Samuel Smith Lecture Gloucester & Cheltenham

21-23 April Aerospace 2009: Facing up to the Future LondonRAeS Annual Conference

8-9 May Branches Conference Munich

20 May AGM London

20 May Annual Banquet Royal Lancaster Hotel, London W2

3-4 June The Edge of the Envelope: LondonTechnology Advances in Flight SimulationSpring Flight Simulation Conference

10-11 June Support of Helicopter Operations LondonThrough Life Capability ManagementRotorcraft Group Conference

23 June Handley Page Lecture London

23-24 June The Handley Page Centenary:100 Years of Education in Aeronautics – Time for a Change? LondonAnnual Training Conference

25 June RAeS Corporate Golf Day Frilford Heath Golf Club, Oxfordshire

30 June Space Tourism LondonSpace Group Conference

6 July Alcock and BrownHistorical Group Seminar

9 July Human Factors in Design for Safety Systems LondonHuman Factors Group Conference

10 Sept Handley Page Ltd: Celebrating the Centenary of the LondonFirst British Aircraft CompanyHistorical Group Conference

23-24 Sept A Training & Regulatory Environment for Tomorrow LondonAnnual International Flight Crew Training Conference

26-29 Oct CEAS 2009 European Air & Space Conference ManchesterNew beginnings: challenges for aerospace innovation

6 Nov Aerospace & Aviation Careers Fair London

18-19 Nov Fixed-wing and Rotary-wing FSTDs – The Way Ahead LondonAutumn Flight Simulation Conference

10 Dec Wilbur & Orville Wright Lecture London

CEAS 2009 EuropeanAir and Space Conference26– 29 October 2009Manchester,UK

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1908 proved to be a watershed year for British Aviation and the Royal Aeronautical Society marked the centenary in a numberof ways with the objective of:• Celebrating the achievements of the pioneers of British aviation• Recognising the importance of aviation to the United Kingdom• Promoting education and development of future UK aerospace professionals.

CelebratingOn 6 July the Society celebrations to commemorate 100 years of powered flightbegan with a Centennial Garden party at Old Warden. The day started with theunveiling of the first Royal Aeronautical Society Heritage Award and despite wetweather, the Shuttleworth Collection put on a spirited air display with their‘heavy metal’ aircraft.

RecognisingAeronautical Heritage Awards were introduced in 2008 to recognise significantcontributions made to the art and science of aeronautics within the United Kingdomand to recognise British technological or operational achievements that made anoriginal and unique contribution of world significance. All aspects of aviation areeligible and the scheme will be ongoing as part of the future of the Society.

The essence of the scheme will be to place bronze plaques (subject to thenecessary permissions) to commemorate significant people, places or things. Inintroducing the scheme, the Society seeks to co-operate with other organisationsinvolved in aeronautical heritage and will accept nominations from anyresponsible source.

The scheme is under the governance of the Learned Society Board andnomination forms can be obtained by visiting the Society’s websitewww.aerosociety.com or by contacting Sam Phillips, 2008 Project Officer on+44 (0)20 7670 4371 [email protected]. Note: RAeS anticipate the cost of the plaques will, in the main, be met by sponsorship arranged at a local level.

PromotingThe 2008 centennial celebrations culminated at the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Centenary Gala Dinner held in Farnborough on 15 October. The evening, attended by guests from across the aerospace community, was organisedto celebrate past achievements and also to promote the next 100 years of aerospace and the future generation of pioneers.Special thanks and recognition go to BAE Systems, Finmeccanica and QinetiQ, who each gifted £37,500 directly to theSociety’s Scholarship Fund (See Section 1 of the Handbook), and to Capgemini for sponsoring the after-dinnerentertainment by Lesley Garrett CBE.

The following day, the actualanniversary of Cody’s flight, the Farnborough Branch hostedthe Branches Forum which was followed by its annual CodyLecture, ‘Cody and Roe; tworemarkable men’ by Philip Jarrett.

Conference and Events

100 years Celebrations

pg. 72

Hawker Hind being started by a Hucks starter,exactly as it would have been 75 years ago.

RAeS President Captain David Rowlandunveiling the second Heritage Award during2008 at Marshall of Cambridge on 9September.


Looking Forward2009 promises to be equally engaging as the Society plans to celebrate a number of key anniversaries from around theglobe. These include: the 100th anniversary of the Air League; 100 years of naval aviation; 100th anniversary of LouisBlériot’s flight across the English Channel; the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Short Brothers aircraft company; the 90th anniversary of the Smith brothers’ flight from England to Australia; the 90th anniversary of Alcock and Brown’sflight across the Atlantic; and the 40th anniversary of the first flight of Concorde. See pages 68 and 69 for detail.

Concorde: 40th Anniversary of the First Flight of the British Prototype

“She flies…she flies…” were the memorable words that accompanied the TV coverage of the first flight of the first BritishConcorde, 002, from Filton on 9 April 1969.

The visionary concept of an aircraft that could carry 100 passengers at twice the speed of sound across the Atlanticemerged about halfway through the first century of powered flight.

Concorde – The Supersonic AchievementWednesday 8 April 2009How this dream became an aeronautical reality and a success in airline service is covered in a one-day conference tocoincide with the 40th anniversary of that first take-off. Based on their personal experience, invited speakers will look at arange of subjects including, among others, the role of the Supersonic Transport Aircraft Committee, design concepts,airworthiness and flight test as well as the politics and economics of airline operations and describe in-service engineeringand cabin service as well as what it was like to fly this iconic aircraft in commercial service. The day will end with an eveninglecture by David MacDonald and Captain David Leney that will cover some of the in-service technical milestones.

As we entered the second century of powered flight, Concorde has been and gone from our skies. There is still no otheraircraft in the world that can do what Concorde did. If you were part of the Concorde adventure, flew as a passenger onthe aircraft or just delighted in seeing her fly, this conference will be of interest to you.

Concorde 1969-2009: Eyewitnesses to an Aviation IconOften controversial, always an unmistakeable shape in the sky, in 2009 the Society intends to celebrate the 40thanniversary of Concorde’s first flight with a booklet covering the history, ground-breaking technology and the challenge ofoperating the world’s first supersonic transport.

The book is based mainly on material provided by people who built and flew Concorde. Fully illustrated from the Society’sarchive, it will be published to coincide with the Society’s Concorde conference in April 2009.



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RAeS Corporate Partner Scheme

With over 17,000 members in more than 100 countries and over 180 Corporate Partners in the Royal AeronauticalSociety is the focal point for today’s global aerospace community. Founded is 1866 to further the art, science andengineering of aeronautics, the Society is well-established and revered in the market and as been at the forefront ofdevelopments in aerospace every since.

Joining the RAeS Corporate Partner Scheme signifies an organisation’s commitment to professional developmentand best practice within the international aerospace community, and benefits of association are available to allmember employees.

The Society’s membership profile spans all sectors of the community, including fields of expertise not traditionallyregarded as part of the aerospace and aviation industries, such as law, finance, marketing and recruitment. It is thismix of specialist disciplines and interests that is one of the underpinning strengths of the Society.

Key Benefits

PROFILE RECOGNITIONCorporate Partner RecognitionPublished annually the Members Handbook provides an essential aide mémoire and overview of Society activities. CorporatePartners receive a listing in the Handbook and a free company profile.

Free Joining Notice in “Aerospace Professional” PublicationUpon joining your organisation will receive an entry in “Aerospace Professional” highlighting your organisation’s activities andannouncing your membership status.

Display of your Logo at RAeS HeadquartersAs a Corporate Partner your organisation’s logo is displayed on the plasma screen in thereception area at the Society’s London headquarters.

Use of RAeS Corporate Partner LogoAll Corporate Partners are invited to use the official RAeS Corporate Partner logo and thusreflect your commitment to best practice within the aerospace industry.

NETWORKING & DEBATECorporate Partner BriefingsHeld at the Society headquarters in London, Corporate Partner briefings provide a forum for frank and open discussion onissues that are topical and relevant to the Society’s corporate membership. Guest speakers include leaders of industry,government ministers and officials plus influential figures in the public sector. These events are very well supported, withattendance free of charge and exclusive to RAeS Corporate Partner employees.

Conferences, Events, Lectures Specialist Committees, Branch Meetings Diary of ActivitiesThe Society has an extensive diary of events and all Corporate Partner employees receive significant discounts on conferencefees as well as other corporate events such as the celebrated RAeS Annual Banquet and the legendary Corporate Golf Day.Furthermore Corporate Partners are given the opportunity to sponsor events such as the highly successful three-day AnnualConference in April or one of the prestigious named lectures which commemorate aviation pioneers.

PROFESSIONALProfessional Standard Recognition & Discounted Joining Fees for EmployeesRAeS is a professional body catering for the entire aerospace community. RAeS post-nominal designations are internationallyrecognised and respected, confirming achievement of expertise.

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As a RAeS Corporate Partner initial entry fees for individual membership of the Society will not be charged. Current costs are£120 for applications for Fellow (FRAeS) and Companion (CRAeS), and £60 for applications for Member (MRAeS). The annualstandard grade of membership fee will still apply.

Free Specialist PublicationsCorporate Partner members receive complimentary copies of all three Society publications: Aerospace Professional, TheAerospace Professional and The Aeronautical Journal.

National Aerospace LibraryPreferential free of charge research and access to special volumes at the RAeS National Aerospace Library London andFarnborough

Corporate Partner Graduate Training Scheme Corporate Partners who manage their own training scheme may wish to access special graduate packages associated with theSociety’s high profile conferences

RAeS Careers CentreThe Society has an established Careers Centre which runs a number of initiatives to promote aerospace, aviation and STEMsubjects to young people, as well as provide guidance and advice to those seeking employment in the sector. There are manyways in which Corporate Partners can be involved in supporting our educational initiatives.

RAeS Recruitment WebsiteRAeS has launched a new recruitment website www/aerosocietyjobs.com advertising and registering job opportunities withinthe aerospace and engineering industry.

All RAeS Corporate Partners will receive a substantial discount from standard advertising fees.

FACILITIES & SERVICESUse of the Royal Aeronautical Society HQ at No.4 Hamilton PlaceAn ideal friendly and familiar venue for meetings or simply use as a stop-over between appointments in London, No.4 Hamilton Place provides Corporate Partners with a prestigious location in the centre of Mayfair, London.

Members are invited to take full advantage of the facilities on offer which include:

The Society’s Library, located on the third floor at No.4 Hamilton Place, is open all year except Bank Holidays, Monday toFriday, from 10am to 4.30pm.

The members’ Bar and Lounge facilities complete with full complimentary internet access, tea and coffee as well as a fullylicensed self-service bar and bar food menu.

The bar, located on the second floor at No.4 Hamilton Place, is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm to members andtheir guests.

The Airbus Business Suite comprises of a shower and cloakroom facilities, as well as a fully equipped hot desk area and fourmeeting rooms. One meeting room is free to Members and Corporate Partners, whilst other rooms in the Business Suite areavailable to Corporate Partners at a 50% room hire discount.

Discount Room Hire

In addition all RAeS Corporate Partners receive 20% off venue hire of the main reception rooms at No.4 Hamilton Place,including the Bill Boeing Room.



Corporate Partner EventsYour opportunity to network with the decision makers atexclusive Corporate Partner briefings and events.

2008 Corporate Partner Briefings

� Thursday 24 January 2008easyJet – a Story of Profitable GrowthSir Colin Chandler, Chairman, EasyJet

� Tuesday 26 February 2008The Global Aerospace & Defence Industry2010 onwards….post US Defence growthand Western credit crunchIan Godden, Chief Executive, SBAC

� Tuesday 18 March 2008The Environment and Aviation – A Flightof Fancy?Phil Woolas MP, Minister of State for theEnvironment, DEFRA

� Tuesday 10 June 2008Partnering - Opportunities to increasevalue and decrease costs in DefenceProcurementDr Alberto De Benedictis, Chief Executive,Finmeccanica UK

� Thursday 20 November 2008Quentin Davies MP, Minister for DefenceEquipment & Support, Ministry ofDefence

2009 Corporate Partner Events

� Tuesday 20 January 2009CORPORATE PARTNER SEMINARAerospace – The Year Ahead

� Wednesday 20 May 2009ANNUAL BANQUETRoyal Lancaster Hotel, London W2Individual tickets and corporate tablesavailable

� Thursday 25 June 2009CORPORATE GOLF DAYFrilford Heath Golf Club, Near Abingdon,OxfordshireCorporate Partners are invited to enterfour-ball teams

In addition to the above events, there will bea programme of Corporate Partner Briefingsspread across the year. Guest speakers willinclude heads of industry, Governmentministers and officials and influential figuresin the public sector. The purpose of thebriefings is to provide a forum for frank andopen discussion on issues that are topical andrelevant to our corporate membership.

For further details about Corporate Partnerevents, please contact:Gail PembertonCorporate Events ManagerRoyal Aeronautical SocietyTel: +44 (0)118 9721451Email: [email protected]

Sir Colin Chandler

Phil Woolas MP

Dr Alberto De Benedictis

Quentin Davies MP

Ian Godden

Tony Wall from QinetiQ wins firstprize on the Corporate Golf Day

Top table guests at the Centenary Gala Dinner Capgemini hosts and their guests pictured withLesley Garrett CBE at the Centenary Gala Dinner



Corporate Partner Index

AT Kearney LtdAero Inventory PlcAeronautics Defense Systems, UKAeronautical Society of IndiaAeronautics Systems Competency, CSIRAerospace Australia LimitedAerospace International Services (AIS)Aerosud Holdings (Pty) LtdAgustaWestlandAir New Zealand LtdAir Cadet OrganisationAIRBUSAircraft Research Association LtdAir LeagueAmerican Institute of Aeronautics & AstronauticsArmy Air CorpsAssociation of Licensed Aircraft EngineersAstriumAvio-DiepenAviotech (IOM) LimitedBAABabcock Defence ServicesBAE Systems PlcBank of America N.A.BARCOBarlow Lyde & GilbertBarnesFord MediaBeaumont & Son – Aviation at Clyde & CoBerwin Leighton PaisnerBishop GmbH - Aeronautical EngineersBMT Reliability ConsultantBoeing Australia LimitedBoeing United KingdomBombardier AerospaceBRE AviationBritish Air Line Pilots AssociationBritish Air Transport AssociationBritish AirwaysBritish Gliding AssociationBritten-Norman Aircraft LtdBuckinghamshire UniversityCAECapgeminiCathay Pacific Airways LtdCHCChemring Group plcChristy Aerospace & Technology LtdCivil Aviation Authority – Safety Regulation GroupClaverham LtdCobham PlcConsult Avila LimitedConsultEP (Simon And Simon Ltd)Convergent Performance LLCCoplan LimitedCranfield Aerospace LtdCranfield UniversityCreative Electronic Systems GB LtdCTC Aviation Group plcDe Havilland Aviation LimitedDefence College of Management & Technology

Defence Equipment & SupportDefence Manufactures AssociationDefence Support GroupDenel Aviation S.A.Denel SAAB Aerostructures (Pty) LtdDept. for Business Enterprise Regulatory ReformDiamond Simulation GmbH & Co Dstl eloquentialEmirates Airline & GroupEuravia Engineering & Supply Co. LtdEuropean Aeronautic Defence & Space CompanyEVAS Worldwide IncFarnborough InternationalFinmeccanica UK LtdFlightSafety International UK LtdFlybe LtdFocus Aviation LtdGates & PartnersGE AviationGE Commercial Aviation ServicesGeneral Dynamics UK LtdGKN plcGoodrichGuild of Air Traffic Control OfficersHamilton Sundstrand International CorporationHampson Industries PlcHawker de Havilland AustraliaHCL Great Britain LtdHong Kong Productivity CouncilHorizon International Flight AcademyHorton InternationalImperial War Museum - DuxfordIndian Institute of Aeronautical EngineeringInflite Engineering Services LimitedInfratil Airports EuropeInstitute for Aviation and the EnvironmentIPSA – Institute Polytechnique des Sciences AvancéesJacobs UKJapan International Transport InstituteKaletron A.SKBR - Kellogg Brown & RootKemble Air Services LimitedKidde-Graviner LtdKPMGL-3 Communications Line Up Aviation PersonnelLinklatersLockheed Martin UK LtdLufthansa Resource Technical TrainingMalaysian Institute Aviation TechnologyMarlborough Executive SearchMarshall Aerospace LtdMartin Baker Aircraft Co LtdMBDAMcGladrey Capital MarketsMeggitt PlcMessier-Dowty International LtdMission Aviation Fellowship UKMuseum of Flight

National Aerospace Centre of ExcellenceNATSNigerian Civil Aviation AuthorityNorthrop GrummanNorton RoseNow Watch It LtdNWMAS LTDOmega Conferences & EventsOPINICUS CorporationOxford University Begbroke Science ParkPAF Air War CollegePratt & Whitney Canada CSC Africa (Pty) LtdQantas Airways LtdQinetiQRamsey Hall LtdRaytheon Systems LtdReynolds Technological Inquiries (RTI)Rockwell Collins (UK) LtdRolls-Royce AerospaceRoyal Air ForceRoyal International Air TattooRoyal Air Force Museum CosfordRoyal Australian Air ForceRoyal Bank of ScotlandRoyal Navy Fleet Air ArmS & C Thermofluids LtdSecond Sight ConsultantsSELEX CommunicationsSELEX GalileoSELEX Sistemi IntegratiSERCO, Defence Science & TechnologyShell AviationSingapore Institute of Aerospace EngineersSitec GroupSkill Aero CoVE (Centre of Vocational Excellence)Society of British Aerospace CompaniesSouth African Air ForceSpectrum Capital London LtdSR Technics UK LtdStellenbosch University Dep. Mech Eng.Symbiotics LimitedTAGTaikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Eng Co LtdThales PlcThomas Cook Aircraft EngineeringTUI Travel PlcUniversity of Oxford, Begbroke Science ParkUniversity of PretoriaUniversity of The Witwatersrand Aero Eng.Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems AssociationVEGA Group plcVirgin Atlantic Airways LtdVT Support ServicesWeston AerospaceWHF EnterprisesWorld AirnewsWragge & Co LLPYorkshire Museum & Allied Forces MemorialZenon Recruitment Ltd

The information contained in this document was provided by RAeS Corporate Partners and was correct at the time of going to print. The RAeS takes no responsibility for any inaccuracies.

The Royal Aeronautical Society is pleased to include the following organisations as corporate partners

For MORE DETAILS ABOUT CORPORATE PARTNERS, VISIT www.aerosociety.com or call 07887 990498



Aeronautics Defense Systems� Nahal Snir 10 st.

Yavne, Israel

� +972-8-9433600+972-8-9433600

@ [email protected]� www.aeronautics-sys.comAeronautics Defense Systems Ltd, operating out of its headquarters inYavne-Israel, specialises in providing comprehensive Defense Solutions.Aeronautics has established itself as a primary global provider of securityconsulting services and defense applications.

Managing Director / Chief ExecutiveMr Avi Leumi, CEO

Careers@ [email protected]

Aeronautical Society of India� 13-B, Indraprastha Estate

New Dehli 110 002India

� +91 11 23370058+91 11 23370768

@ [email protected]� www.aerosocietyindia.comAn apex body of professionals in the field of aeronautics, aviation andaerospace sciences, with objectives to promote advancement anddiffusion of the knowledge of the aeronautical sciences and aircraftengineering, and elevation of the aeronautical profession.The Society provides platform to professionals in the field of aeronauticsto meet and discuss issues of mutual interest, publishes quarterly Journalof Aerospace Sciences and Technologies, confers awards of excellence foroutstanding contributions in fundamental/applied research in the fields ofaeronautics and aerospace sciences every year, organizes scientificcompetitions.

Hon. Secretary General Mr. Ashhok Bhushan,

Aeronautics Systems Competency� DPSS, CSIR PO Box 395

Pretoria 0001South Africa

� +27 12 841 4229+27 12 349 1156

� www.csir.co.zaSouth Africa’s CSIR Aeronautic Systems Competency is focused onaerodynamic analysis, design, development and simulation, wind tunneltesting, aero elasticity services, structural analysis and aircraft storesclearance. Facilities include High, Medium and Low Speed Wind Tunnels,Water Tunnels, Cascade Test Facility, Turbine Test facility and a GroundVibration Test Facility.

Typical activities include NDT, helicopter structural and aerodynamictechnologies, gas turbine engine technologies, air weapons flow andstructural characterisation, store carriage and release prediction,computational fluid dynamics (CFD), international ground vibrationtesting (GVT), flutter analysis and prediction, flutter flight test software

Corporate Partner ProfilesA.T. Kearney Management Consultants� A.T. Kearney Ltd

Lansdowne HouseBerkeley SquareLondon W1J 6ERUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7468 8067+44 (0)20 7468 8001

@ [email protected]� www.atkearney.comA.T. Kearney is a global management consulting firm known forhelping clients gain lasting results through their strategic andoperational insight and collaborative working style. Its Aerospace &Defence practice provides a full range of management consultingservices to the world’s leading aviation, aerospace and defenceorganisations in both private and public sectors. Services to clients inthis sector include: � Corporate, business strategy and market positioning� M&A and post-merger integration� Diversification� Restructuring and re-organisation� Operational effectiveness and streamlining� Product development and design to cost� Procurement� Transformation and business change� Sustainability

Aero Inventory plc� 30 Lancaster Road

New BarnetHertfordshire EN4 8APUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 8449 9263+44 (0)20 8449 3555

@ [email protected]� www.aero-inventory.comAero Inventory is a leader in the provision of customised e-basedprocurement and inventory management solutions to the aerospace industry. With long-term sole supplier contracts in placewith a number of the world’s leading airlines and aircraftmaintenance and repair businesses around the world, Aero Inventory has a proven capability of winning, implementing andrunning major procurement and inventory management contracts.

Benefits for customers are significant, including minimisation ofstockouts and shortages, reduction in procurement costs, stocksheld on consignment, reduction of the workload involved inmanaging the diverse aircraft parts supply base and minimisation of paperwork.

Director & Company Secretary Martin Webster, � +44 (0)20 8447 3447@ [email protected]



and hardware systems, simulation-based acquisition and operationalsupport, mechanical weapons and store integration, and aircraftstructures technology.

Competency Area ManagerMaj Gen, D.E. Barker (ret.)� +27 (0)12 841 [email protected]

Aerospace Australia Ltd� Building 53, Avalon Airport, Beach Road

LARA VIC 3212Australia

� +61 3 5282 0500 +61 3 5282 4455

@ [email protected] � www.airshow.com.auThe biennial Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & DefenceExposition at Avalon, Australia comprises of two separate, butconcurrent, events – the Australian International Airshow and theAustralian International Aerospace & Defence Exposition. They areorganised respectively by Aviation Development Australia Limited andAerospace Australia Limited. Both are not-for-profit foundations,established to promote the development of Australia’s industrial,manufacturing and information/communications technology resourcesin the aviation, aerospace, and defence sectors. They are members of anot-for-profit national group headed by Aerospace Maritime andDefence Foundation of Australia Limited.The group’s members also pursue their respective corporate missions bypromoting careers and skills in the aviation, aerospace, maritime anddefence sectors through a national series of showcases and forumsaround Australia.

Chief Executive Mr Ian Honnery

Marketing CommunicationsMs Laureen Deale, Executive Manager

Careers Ms Heather Ring, Manager Careers and Skills Services

Aerospace International Services (AIS)� 5th Floor Walmar House

288 Regent StreetLondon W1B 3AL

� +44 (0)20 7637 5666+44 (0)20 7436 1872

@ [email protected]� www.ais-europe.comAIS Europe, a subsidiary of AIS Group, is a leading transatlantic aerospaceengineering and service provider company, supporting main Aerospacemanufacturers, Airline operators, Space sector and related industryproviders within various specialist disciplines, such as; engineering design,manufacturing, test, maintenance; integrated logistics support, flight/maintenance crew provisioning, RAMS and certification.

AIS provides engineers from a wide range of disciplines to major primecontract agencies and the Aerospace Industry and have experience inshifting design and consultancy work to lower-cost overseas markets.Currently, AIS’s specialist engineers are integrated within client teams ateither client or off-site AIS facilities throughout Europe, ASIA, MiddleEast and the USA

Managing DirectorPhilippe [email protected]

CommunicationsPathack, Development ManagerEmail: [email protected]

Careers Andrew Cave, Operations [email protected]

Aerosud Holdings (Pty) Ltd� Cnr van Ryneveld & van der Spuy St

Pierre van RyneveldPretoria, South Africa

� +27 12 662 5000+27 12 662 5001

@ [email protected]

� www.aerosud.co.zaAerosud consists of three operating companies, Aerosud Aviation,Aerosud Aerospace Systems, Aerosud Innovation and Training Centre.Aerosud Aerospace Systems specialises in aeromechanical engineeringprogrammes involving aircraft refurbishments, upgrades and airframeintegration of avionics, weapons and electronic warfare installations.

Aerosud Aviation operates as two divisions. The Fabrication Divisionspecialises in the design and manufacture of high volumes of fabricatedsheet metal parts and assemblies for major OEMs. The CompositesDivision specialises in the design, certification and production of Interiorsproducts, both for after-market refurbishment as well as new products tomajor OEMs.

Aerosud Innovation and Training Centre was opened in 2007 with theobjective to train individuals skills required in the Aerospace industry. TheCentre is also a think tank for developing new technologies in designand manufacturing techniques.

CommunicationsDerek Dolman, Marketing Manager� +27 12 662 5042

Education Liaison, Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HR Dries Bisschoff, HR Manager� +27 12 662 5045@ [email protected]



AgustaWesland� Via Giovanni Agusta, 520

21017 Cascina Costa di Samarate (VA)� +39 0331.229111;

+39 0331.222595@ [email protected];� www.agustawestland.com

AgustaWesland UK� 25 Templer Avenue

Farnborough Business Park Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 6FEUnited Kingdom

� + 44 (0)1252 386451+ 44 (0)1252 386431

@ [email protected], a Finmeccanica Company, is a technology leader in itsmarkets and has an unrivalled range of rotorcraft products designed tosatisfy the requirements of customers. The Company’s products rangefrom the 2.8-ton single-engine AW119 Ke to the 16-ton three-engineAW101 helicopter. AgustaWestland places great emphasis on customersatisfaction, providing leading support and training solutions to itsgrowing customer base. AgustaWestland has its main operations inItaly, the UK and the USA.

Chief Executive Giuseppe Orsi

Air New Zealand� 185 Fanshawe Street

Auckland 1010Private Bag 92007Auckland 1147New Zealand

� www.airnz.co.nz

Air Cadet Organisation� Headquarters Air Cadets

Daedalus HouseRAF CranwellSleafordLincs, NG34 8HBUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1400 267619+44 (0)1400 267643

@ [email protected]� www.aircadets.orgThe ACO comprises 928 ATC squadrons in 36 Wings and 6 Regions thatall have non-public funds with charitable status and 201 CombinedCadet Force (CCF) (RAF) sections in 6 geographic areas; the 1100 plusunits are spread across the whole of the UK. Total cadet membership is42,000 young men and women aged 13 to 19 yrs from all socialbackgrounds and ethnic groups. We have 10,000 uniformed andcivilian staff 98% of whom are volunteers. In addition, we have The ACCentral Gliding School (ACCGS) at RAF Syerston that trains and checksthe staff of the 28 Volunteer Gliding Schools (VGS) that operate a fleetof 148 gliders. We also run Adventure Training Centres at Llanbedr inWales and at Windermere in Cumbria.

Chief Executive Air Commodore I Stewart

Marketing Communications:Denise Housby, Head of Media Communications,

Airbus� New Filton House

Filton, Bristol BS99 7AR United Kingdom

� +44 (0)1179 693831+44 (0)1179 362828

@ [email protected]� www.airbus.comA leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern andcomprehensive product line on the market. Airbus is a global companywith design and manufacturing facilities in the UK, France, Germany,Spain and China as well as subsidiaries in the US and Japan. Airbus is anEADS company.

Airbus in the UK is responsible for the design, manufacture andassembly of all wings, fuel systems and landing gear integration for theAirbus family of aircraft. Airbus UK has a workforce of around 13,000people based at two sites, Filton near Bristol and Broughton in Flintshire,North Wales. More than 400 UK companies supply to Airbus and135,000 jobs in the UK are secured and supported by Airbus work.

Communications Katherine Bennett, Director of Communications and Government Affairs� +44 (0)1179 365151@ [email protected]

Careers & Education Kathryn Edwards� +44 (0)1244 524494@ [email protected]

Graduate RecruitmentKate Higham, Graduate Recruitment Advisor� +44 (0)1179 363567@ [email protected]

Country Manager & HRMark Stewart, HR Director� +44 (0)1179 364555

(0)117 936 4440@ [email protected]

Aircraft Research Association Ltd� Manton Lane

Bedford MK41 7PFUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1234 350681+44 (0)1234 328584

@ [email protected]

� www.ara.co.ukThe Aircraft Research Association (ARA) is an independent non-profitdistributing research and development organisation. Established in 1952,the ARA has gained world-wide recognition as a Centre of Excellence inAerodynamics and a global Customer base which includes most of thePrime Civil and Defence aerospace manufacturers.

It offers the complementary services of Computational Aerodynamics,Wind Tunnel Model Design and Manufacture and ExperimentalAerodynamics. This exceptional combination of services enables ARA toprovide specialist input and high value to civil and military aerospaceprojects from the very early design concept stage, right through to mid-life upgrades of an in-service capability.

Managing DirectorDougie Hunter

CommunicationsJonathon Shaw

Graduate Recruitment & HRRob Shribbs



Air League (The)� Broadway House

Tothill StreetLondon SW1H 9NSUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7222 8463+44 (0)20 7222 8462

@ [email protected]

� www.airleague.co.ukThe Air League has been championing the cause of British aviation since1909 and is concerned to see that Britain remains strong andcompetitive in the air. With the Associate Parliamentary AerospaceGroup (APAG), the League draws together members from both Housesof Parliament, a wide cross-section of civil and military aviation, theaerospace industry and other business interests for regular meetingsand lectures. The League promotes air-mindedness in Britain’s youth byproviding flying and gliding scholarships, flying bursaries, a balloonscholarship and engineering scholarships through the Air LeagueEducational Trust, its own charity. Some 90 awards are made each year.

Managing DirectorEdward Cox� +44 (0)20 7222 8463@ [email protected]

Education Liaison & CareersTerry Gill, ALET Training Adviser� +44 (0)20 7222 8463@ [email protected]

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics � 1801 Alexander Bell Drive # 500

Reston, Virginia 20191USA

� +1 703-264-7500 +1 703-264-7551

@ [email protected]� www.aiaa.orgAIAA is the world’s largest technical society devoted to the globalaerospace profession. With more than 35,000 individual members and80 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, andgovernment to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, anddefense.

Managing Director Bob Dickman� +1-703-264-7526 @ [email protected]

CommunicationsSharon Grace� +1-703-264-7532 @ [email protected]

CareersChristopher Horton, Manager Young Professional Programs� +1-703-264-7561 @ [email protected]

Graduate RecruitmentLisa Bacon, Manager K-12 Programs� +1-703-264-7527 @ [email protected]

Army Air Corps� HQ Army Air Corps

Middle WallopStockbridgeHampshire. SO20 8DYUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1264 784507+44 (0)1264 784469

@ [email protected]� www.army.mod.uk/air/air.aspxThe Army Air Corps is a powerful and effective UK force that providescombat arm support to UK land based operations. It consists of fivefront line Army Regiments, a Territorial Army Regiment, two trainingRegiments and several independent Squadrons and Flights, locatedworldwide.

The AAC operates several rotary types Apache, Lynx Mk7, Lynx Mk9,Gazelle, Bell 212 and two fixed wing types Islander and Defender. Withthese airframes the AAC achieves four key operational effects, attack,light multi-role support, manned airborne surveillance and support toSpecial Forces.

Director of Army AviationBrigadier DS Short CBE ADC

CareersFollow links on the AAC website, part of the MOD website

Association of Licensed Aircraft Engineers (1981)� Bourn House

8 Park Street, BagshotSurrey GU19 5AQUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1276 474888+44 (0)1276 452767

@ [email protected]� www.alae.orgThe Association of Licensed Aircraft Engineers (1981) was set up in 1970to prevent the abolition of independently held maintenance engineer’slicences. It was successful in this task and also during subsequentattempts, the most recent of which was in 2006. It is a ProfessionalAssociation and also an Independent Trade Union with recognitionagreements with bmi and easyTech.

Through its representatives at CAA, EASA, CHIRP and other forums itstrives to ensure that a safe UK aviation industry, based around thelicensed engineer, is not compromised by commercial or politicalinterests, or by bad regulation.

Astrium� EADS Astrium

Gunnels Wood RoadStevenageHerts SG1 2ASUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1438 773456+44 (0)1438 773637

� www.space.eads.netAstrium, a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS, is dedicated to providingcivil and defence space systems and services. In 2007, Astrium had aturnover of €3.5 billion and 12,000 employees in France, Germany, theUnited Kingdom, Spain and the Netherlands. Its three main areas ofactivity are: the business units Astrium Space Transportation for launchersand orbital infrastructure, and Astrium Satellites for spacecraft andground segment, and its wholly owned subsidiary Astrium Services for thedevelopment and delivery of satellite services.

EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In



2007, EADS generated revenues of €39.1 billion and employed aworkforce of more than 116, 000.

Director (UK) CommunicationsJeremy Close, @ [email protected]

Head of Government AffairsTom Gunner@ [email protected]

Avio-Diepen BV UK� 40 Raynham Road

Bishops StortfordHerts. CM23 5PEUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1279 307015+44 (0)1279 307013

@ [email protected]� www.avio-diepen.comAvio-Diepen specialise in material management and parts distribution.Since 1946, we have reduced costs by cutting lead-times, consolidatingsuppliers, implementing strategic SCM initiatives and offering a fullrange of design, engineering and certification services. Avio-Diepen is aPartner in Blue Sky Alliance (BSA) which offers new aftermarket supportas a recommended solutions supplier for Airbus Spares Support &Services and also in Boeings Integrated Material Mangement (IMM)initiative.

Managing Director Vincent Van Campen

Careers & HRDavid M Ikeda

Aviotech (IOM)� Aviation House, Harcroft Drive,

Balthane Ind Park,Ballasalla,Isle of Man. IM9 2AHUnited Kingdom

� +44 (1)624 824823+44 (1)624 624532

@ [email protected]� www.aviotechiom.comAvioTech (IoM) Ltd is based on the Isle of Man centrally located for theUK and Ireland with proven excellent links into Europe. The Companywas formed early in 2007 to provide something unique to the AviationIndustry. A stand-alone Company that can provide the airlines with anEASA Part M total support package to manage ContinuingAirworthiness and also control engineering support activities includingmaintenance. AvioTech employ experienced 28 staff and currentlysupport major airlines within Europe and Internationally providing acomplete range of aircraft management and engineering supportservices to meet customer’s specific requirements.

CommunicationsEddie Mulgrew & Dean Harrison

Careers Trevor Newton

Human Resources Dean Harrison

BAA Airports Limited � 130 Wilton Road

London SW1V 1LQ United Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 8745 9800 +44 (0)20 8745 6061

� www.baa.comBAA is the world’s leading airport company and at the heart of a verycomplex business. We are involved in almost every aspect of the day today running of several UK airports - Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted,Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Southhampton.

Our work includes looking after security, property management, retail,fire services and cargo, and making sure these operations run smoothly.Throughout our work we aim to minimise our environmental impact andto be one of the leading companies in corporate responsibility.

Public RelationsHelen Nation, Public Affairs Manager� +44 (0)20 8745 9907@ [email protected]

Human ResourcesAnu Dhanjal , HR Business Partner � +44 07843 367755

Careers� www.baa.com/careers

Babcock Defence Services� Pembroke House

Herald Way, Castle DoningtonDerby DE74 2TZUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1509 676869+44 (0)1509 676866

@ [email protected]� www.babcock.co.ukBabcock Defence Services is a leading support services provider to the UKMinistry of Defence. Under the Hawk Integrated Operational Supportcontract in partnership with BAE, we deliver aircraft maintenance supportto the Hawk TMk1 aircraft used on military advanced flying training. Asan operational partner to Rolls-Royce, we manage the Adour engine bayand test facility as part of the Adour Mission Ready Maintenance Systemcontract at RAF Valley. We also provide bay support to the fleet ofHercules C130K working with Marshall Aerospace under the HerculesIntegrated Operational Support agreement.

Managing DirectorNigel J Russell

Communications Sarah Bates

Education Liaison, Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRDean Riggall, Personnel Officer� +44 (0)1509 676972@ [email protected]



BAE Systems plc� 6 Carlton Gardens

London SW1Y 5ADUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1252 373232+44 (0)1252 383000

� www.baesystems.comBAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace companydelivering a full range of products and services for air, land and navalforces, as well as advanced electronics, information technologysolutions and customer support services. With approximately 100,000employees worldwide, BAE Systems’ sales exceeded £15.7 billion (US$31.4 billion) in 2007.

Chief ExecutiveIan King

CommunicationsSara Hirsch

Education Liaison Richard Hamer, Education Partnerships Director� +44 (0)1252 383292@ [email protected]

Bank of America, NA� European Headquarters

5 Canada SquareLondon E14 5AQUnited Kingdom

Bank of America is one of the world’s largest financial institutionsserving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses andlarge corporations with a full range of banking, investing, assetmanagement and other financial products and services. The company’sGlobal Corporate and Investment Banking group (GCIB) focuses oncompanies with annual revenues of more than $2.5m; middle-marketand large corporations; institutional investors; financial institutions andgovernment entities. GCIB provides innovative services in M&A, equityand debt capital raising, lending, leasing, trading, risk management,treasury management and research. Bank of America serves clients in175 countries and has relationships with 98% of the U.S. Fortune 500companies and 79% of the Global Fortune 500.

CommunicationsLiz Wood, European Corporate Communications - Media Relations� +44 (0)20 7174 4441@ [email protected]

Graduate RecruitmentAnnabel Biddle, European Head of Graduate Recruitment� +44 (0)20 7174 4713@ [email protected]

Barco� President Kennedypark 35

8500 KortrijkBelgium

� +32 56 36 82 11+32 56 36 84 86

@ [email protected]� www.barco.comBarco is a world leader and innovator in both civil and military simulation.Its SEER mini-dome is a customisable and networkable fast jet and

helicopter training solution outfitted with Barco projectors that togethercreate one seamless, high-resolution image with constant light output andcolour uniformity across the entire display. Current SEERs feature QXGA,fast-switching LCoS projectors that dramatically reduce smearing effects.Other Barco capabilities include Collimated Cross-Cockpit Display (CCCD)systems or large flight mission simulators, stimulated NVG (night visiongoggle) training options, and user-friendly AutoAlignTM suites thatrecalibrate the simulator’s system components automatically.

CommunicationsElaine Middleton, Marketing ManagerEls Van Loocke@ [email protected]

Barlow Lyde & Gilbert LLP � Beaufort House

15 St Botolph StreetLondon EC3A 7NJUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7247 2277+44 (0)20 7071 9000

Barlow Lyde & Gilbert LLP is consistently cited as a market leader foraerospace work, ‘a superb, close-knit and technically excellent aviationteam’, according to the Chambers 2008 directory of leading law firms.Our team has 35 years’ experience, one of the largest aerospace groupsin Europe, and specialist teams in Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghaiand links to correspondent aerospace lawyers throughout the world. Werepresent and advise all major sectors including airlines, manufacturers,airports, air traffic control and regulatory agencies, aerospace companies,international trade associations, tour operators and all major aviationinsurers.

Communications Louise Nelson, PR Manager � +44 (0)20 7643 7664@ [email protected]”

BarnesFord Media� 109 Mill Hill Road

CowesIsle of Wight. PO 31 7EJUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1983 246505@ [email protected]

BarnesFord is a leading specialist in media training. Trevor Barnes andDavid Ford, the founders, bring together a distinctive blend of journalisticexpertise and public relations experience to form a formidable team.

It is this combination of skills and insider know-how that setsBarnesFord Media apart and enables us to provide high impact mediatraining to meet the needs of individuals and companies. BarnesFordcaters for all levels of media experience, from media novices to thosewanting refresher courses or an in-depth master class. Our customisedmedia training will let you stay in control, raise your confidence to newlevels, give you a real understanding of how the media works and equipyou with the right skills to compete in today’s media landscape.

Main ContactDavid Ford



Beaumont & Son – Aviation at Clyde & Co� 51 Eastcheap

London EC3M 1JPUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7623 1244+44 (0)20 7623 5427

@ [email protected]� www.clydeco.com

Beaumont & Son – Aviation at Clyde & Co provides a full legal service toairlines, financiers, leasing companies and other participants in theaviation and aerospace industry and their insurers.

The excellence of the firm’s service has been acknowledged and it hasbeen recognised as the world’s leading aviation law firm with anunrivalled depth of knowledge and experience of the legal andcorresponding commercial, financing and operational issues faced bythe aviation sector. We offer advice on accidents, claims, liability,litigation, insurance, financing, regulatory, competition, contractual andgeneral non-contentious matters affecting the whole industry sector.

CommunicationsElaine Middleton, Marketing Manager� +44 (0)20 7648 8742@ [email protected]

Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP� Adelaide House,

London Bridge, London, EC4R 9HAUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7760 1000+44 (0)20 7760 1111

@ [email protected]� www.blplaw.comBerwin Leighton Paisner LLP (“BLP”) is a premier, full service City lawfirm, with particular strengths in real estate, corporate, finance and taxand a strong litigation and dispute resolution capability. We have over650 lawyers including 185 partners. Our clients are diverse and we workwith a growing list of large institutions, blue-chip corporates, banks andfinancial institutions, major property companies and developers, publicsector bodies and individuals. Of particular interest is our AviationIndustry Group of more than 40 lawyers dedicated to serving theinterests of our aviation clients.

Managing Director Neville Eisenberg

CommunicationsStephanie Doyle

CareersJulie Gottlieb

Graduate Recruitment Debbiella Gould

Bishop GmbH – Aeronautical Engineers� Aviation House

Blankenese Bahnhofstrasse 12D-22587 HamburgGermany+49 (0)4086 625810+49 (0)4086 625820

@ [email protected]� www.bishop-gmbh.comOur main services include aircraft Stress Analysis, Fatigue & DT, Systemsand Design and this is complemented with our own innovation andproducts (1 cm Seat-rail, FSAS, small private jet etc.), this has beenextended to cover aircraft Fuel Cells with the founding of the newcompany AFCS – Aircraft Fuel Cell Systems GmbH (www.afcs-gmbh.com).

Bishop GmbH has built up a global network of partners and suppliers,and developed a strategically important competence in the field ofaircraft cabin interiors. The Company intends to continue its growth intoall areas of aeronautics, and regularly add new partners to its portfolio ofservices. Our aim is to become the world’s “one-stop-shop” foraeronautics and gateway to anyone wishing to conduct business inGermany.

CommunicationsPeter Bishop, Communication / PR Officer� +49 (0)40 866 258 10@ [email protected]

Human ResourcesDetlef Kaeming, HR Director� +49 (0)40 866 258 11@ [email protected]

BMT Reliability Consultants Ltd� 12 Little Park Farm Road

FarehamHampshire. PO15 5SUUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1489 553100@ [email protected]� www.bmtrcl.com

BMT Reliability Consultants Ltd provides engineering consultancy servicesto reduce risk and improve the reliability, safety and through lifeeconomics of products and processes.

We develop and apply techniques to assist product and equipmentsuppliers, procurers, users and regulators in assessing and managingreliability, maintainability, availability, safety, project risk, through life costand integrated logistic support.

We develop and provide training courses and seminars associated withthe activities above.

We develop related software in accordance with TickIT Guide Issue 5.We are a BS EN ISO 9001:2000 approved company.

Managing DirectorAndrew Cooper

CommunicationsTony Collins

CareersAshley Fookes



Boeing Australia Ltd� Level 10 Exchange House

10 Bridge StreetSydney NSW 2000Australia

� 02-9086 330002-9086 3310

@ [email protected]� www.boeing.com.auAustralia is home to The Boeing Company’s largest footprint outside theUSA. Activities of the six business units include maintenance of defenceaircraft, design and manufacture of high-tech composite aerocomponents, high-end scheduling for transport and logisticsorganisations, and pilot training.

Through mergers and acquisition, The Boeing Company has beeninvolved in Australian aerospace for more than 80 years and currentlyhas nearly 4,000 employees at 28 sites throughout the country. In thelast five years, Boeing has invested $A800 million in facilities, plant,equipment, and employment and training of Australians andtechnology transfer.

President Boeing Australia & South PacificCraig Saddler

Director Australia/New ZealandKen Morton

Careers Samantha Venturato, Organisational Development Manager

Boeing Career CentreKylie Duncan, HR Consultant (Education Strategies)

Boeing United Kingdom Ltd� 25 Victoria Street

London. SW1H 0EXUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)207 7340 1931+44 (0)207 7340 1901

� www.boeing.comBoeing Company provides products and services to customers in 145countries. Boeing has been the premier manufacturer of commercialaircraft for more than 40 years and is a global market leader in militaryaircraft, satellites, missile defence, human space flight and launchsystems and services.

Boeing continues to expand its product line and develop newtechnologies to meet customer needs carrying forward a long traditionof technical excellence and innovation.Boeing is organised into threemajor business units: Boeing Capital Corporation, Boeing CommercialAirplanes, and Boeing Integrated Defense Systems. In addition,Phantom Works provides advanced research and development,including advanced concepts for air traffic management.

CommunicationsNick West, Communications Director UK & Ireland@ [email protected]� + 44 (0)7739 919049

Bombardier Aerospace� Airport Road

Belfast BT3 9DZUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)28 9045 8444� www.aero.bombardier.com

Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast is an integral part of BombardierAerospace, the world’s third largest civil aircraft manufacturer. One of thelargest aerospace companies in the UK, it employs around 5,000 peoplein its Belfast design and manufacturing operation. It is a world-classcentre of excellence and UK leader in the design and manufacture offuselages, nacelle systems, flight controls, and for processes such asadvanced composites and computer-aided design/manufacture. Inaddition to major work share in all of Bombardier’s families of aircraft, theoperation produces aircraft structures and engine nacelles for otherinternational manufacturers, including Rolls-Royce, International AeroEngines and General Electric. The company has an extensive supply baseof some 800 suppliers in the UK.

CommunicationsAlec McRitchie, Director, Communications & Public Affairs, Bombardier Aerospace – Europe� +44 (0)2890 733515@ [email protected]

Education Liaison Tony Monaghan, Education Liaison Officer� +44 (0)2890 462339@ [email protected]

Human Resources David Molloy, Vice-president, Human Resources � +44 (0)2890 733557@ [email protected]

BRE Aviation� Garston

Watford WD25 9XXUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1923 664000@ [email protected]� www.bre.co.uk

BRE Aviation provides high-level advice on complex aspects of the aircraftcabin environment including air quality, toxic emissions, noise, vibration,fire risk, lighting, seating, security and passenger/crew safety, comfort andwell being. Services include in-flight monitoring of cabin conditions, CFDmodelling, and customised tests in our aircraft rig ACE – a unique facilitycomprising the forward section of a wide-body passenger jet fuselage inwhich virtually every aspect of the cabin environment may be tested onpassenger-carrying simulated flights.

Main ContactAndy Dengel� +44(0)1923 664470@ [email protected]

CommunicationsAmanda Brackey� +44(0)1923 664510@ [email protected]

Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRMabel Udoh � +44(0)1923 664738@ [email protected]



British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA)� BALPA House, 5 Heathrow Boulevard

278 Bath Road, West Drayton, UB7 0DQUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 8476 4000+44 (0)20 8476 4077

@ [email protected].� www.balpa.org.ukThe British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) is the professionalassociation for Britain’s airline pilots and flight engineers. BALPA alreadyrepresents over 10,000 members and is growing both in membershipand influence.

Chairman Captain Ian Saunders

British Air Transport Association (BATA)� British Air Transport Association (BATA)

Artillery House11-19 Artillery RowLondon. SW1P 1RTUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7222 9494+44 (0)20 7222 9595

@ [email protected]� www.bata.uk.com

The trade body for UK registered airlines which represents its memberson relevant issues to government, the CAA, NATS, airports and themedia. Its prime purpose is to encourage the safe, healthy andeconomic development of UK civil aviation. BATA member airlinesrepresent over 85% of UK airline output and operated over 70% of theUK commercial aircraft fleet in 2007.

Secretary GeneralRoger Wiltshire� +44 (0)20 7222 9494@ [email protected]

British Airways� Waterside

PO Box 365Harmondsworth UB7 0GBUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)8708 509850� www.ba.comBritish Airways is the UK’s largest international scheduled airline and one ofthe world’s longest established. It is regarded as an industry leader. It isowned entirely by private investors and it takes pride in providing a fullservice experience to its customers both in the air and on the ground.

BA’s worldwide network covers over 214 destinations in more than 90countries. When franchises, subsidiaries, codeshare alliances and Oneworldpartners are included this increases to nearly 700 destinations in 141countries. The airline employs 43,000 staff and operates a fleet of morethan 250 aircraft.

Communications� +44 (0)20 8738 5100

British Airways Engineering A world-class maintenance organisation providing engineering support forall British Airways aircraft, plus a large customer base worldwide.Comprehensively equipped maintenance bases are located at LHR, LGW andGLA, with more than 70 manned line stations around the world. These aresupported by workshops, technical and design services, a comprehensive

logistics network, inventory management and a highly trained workforcequalified to EASA standards.

British Airways Engineering has also invested in three world classoperations in Wales dedicated to delivering B747 and B777 heavymaintenance plus avionics and interiors support. We continue to develop ourexpertise and efficiency while placing paramount importance on the safetyand security of our fleet.

Commercial & Business PlanningGaynor Castle� +44 (0)20 8562 1904@ [email protected]

British Gliding Association� Third Floor,

Kimberley House, Vaughan Way, Leicester, LE1 4SEUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1162 531051+44 (0)1162 515939

@ [email protected]� www.gliding.co.uk

The BGA is the governing body of gliding in the UK responsible for allactivities associated with the sport and its essential resources, other thanthose regulated as described within the Air Navigation Order. A smallnumber of staff provide professional support to a national voluntarymanagement structure that supports approximately 100 clubs from whichsome 9000 pilots and 2,500 gliders operate throughout the year.

Chief Executive Pete Stratten@ [email protected]

CommunicationsKeith Auchterlonie@ [email protected]

Britten-Norman� Bembridge Airport

Isle of Wight PO35 5PRUnited Kingdom

� +44 20 3371 4000+44 20 3371 4001

@ [email protected]� www/britten-norman.comBritten-Norman, the UK’s only independent civil aircraft manufacturer,has produced in excess of 1,250 aircraft to date, the majority of whichremain in daily use with some 500 companies and organisations in over120 countries.

In addition to manufacturing and supporting the famous BN2 seriesof Islander, Trislander and Defender aircraft, the company has a widerange of capabilities extending from sub contract componentmanufacturer through to sophisticated mission systems integration.The Group has expanded in recent years to include a full maintenance,repair and overhaul facility, training company, and global customersupport infrastructure with offices in the USA and Australia.

Chief Executive William Hynett

CommunicationsSarah Dyer

Education Liaison, Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRCharlotte Hampton

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Buckinghamshire New University� High Wycombe Campus

Queen Alexandra RoadHigh WycombeBuckinghamshireHP11 2JZ

� +44 (0)1494 522141+44 (0)1494 524392

@ [email protected]� www.bucks.ac.ukBuckinghamshire New University is the only state-funded highereducation institution in Buckinghamshire. It has enjoyed a long andsuccessful history since it was founded in 1893. Buckinghamshire NewUniversity prides itself on being a genuinely student-centredinstitution, with an emphasis on quality teaching and support forstudents.

The University now offers a range of exciting and innovativeawards not widely available in the sector, from commercial pilottraining to airline and airport management, travel and tourism,events and festivals management, and sports industry management.Its faculties are aligned to employment markets: creative and culturalindustries; the management and information management sectors;and the public sector.

Vice Chancellor & Chief ExecutiveDr. Ruth Farwell,

CareersDavid Shacklady, Head of Careers and Employment

Graduate RecruitmentJohn Furley

CAE Inc� 8585 Cote-de-Liesse

P.O. Box 1800Saint-Laurent, QuebecCanadaH4L 4X4

� +514 341 6780@ [email protected]� www.cae.com

CAE Aircrew Training Services plc� MSHATF

RAF Benson, WallingfordOxfordshire OX10 6AAUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1491 828000@ [email protected]

CAE is a leading provider of simulation and modelling technologies aswell as integrated training services for commercial and business aviationand defence customers worldwide. The company has annual revenuesof approximately C$1.6bn, with operations and training facilities in 17countries.UK – Civil Training CAE provides pilot training for both commercialand business aviation on the Airbus A320, B747-400, Airbus A340-600, Falcon 7X and Falcon 900EX/2000EX EASY at its training centrelocated near London’s Gatwick Airport, in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.UK – Military Training & Simulation CAE’s military operations includethe provision of synthetic training solutions and services to UK MOD.CAE UK plc also provides support services to the Merlin Training Centreat RNAS Culdrose, Lynx Mk8 at RNAS Yeovilton and C130J at RAFLyneham.

CAE Aircrew Training Services plc owns and operates the MediumSupport Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF) at RAF Benson.The MSHATF provides training to the Royal Air Force and third party

operators of AgustaWestland EH-101 Merlin, Boeing CH-47 Chinook andEurocopter Puma helicopters.

UK Civil Training John Cameron, Sales Director Europe@ [email protected]

Military Training & Simulation:Nasir Kayani, Sales Manager Flight Systems@ [email protected]

CAE Aircrew Training Services plc:Paul Abraham, Marketing Manager@ [email protected]

Capgemini� 76-88 Wardour Street

W1F 0UUUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7734 5700@ [email protected]� www.uk.capgemini.com

Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of Consulting,Technology and Outsourcing services, enables its clients to transform andperform through technologies. Capgemini provides its clients withinsights and capabilities that boost their freedom to achieve superiorresults through a unique way of working - the Collaborative BusinessExperience - and through a global delivery model called Rightshore whichaims to offer the right resources in the right location at a competitivecost. In the fast-moving aerospace and defence sector, Capgemini workswith clients locally and globally, to shape and enable the changesrequired to deliver, collaborate, compete and succeed.

Communications Kate Jones, Senior Marketing Manager� +44 0870 904 5640@ [email protected]

Careers Nicky Winch, Head of Recruitment, Consulting and Technology� +44 0870 366 0868@ [email protected]

Graduate RecruitmentBrian Sinclair, Graduate Recruitment Manager� +44 0870 238 8591@ [email protected]

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited� 35th Floor, Two Pacific Place

88 Queensway AdmiraltyHong Kong

� +852 2747 5000� www.cathaypacific.comCathay Pacific Airways is a Hong Kong-based airline offering scheduledpassenger and cargo services to over 106 destinations in Asia, NorthAmerica, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Cathay Pacificoperates a fleet of 120 wide-body aircraft. The passenger fleet includesBoeing 747-400s, B777-300s, B777-200s, Airbus A340-300s and A340-600s and A330-300s. The freighter fleet consists of B747-400, B747-200and B747-400BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter). Cathay Pacific employsmore than 16,800 staff. Cathay Pacific holds 100 percent of Dragonairand has a 60 percent stake in Air Hong Kong Limited. Its othersubsidiaries include Cathay Pacific Catering Services (HK) Limited, CathayPacific Holidays Limited, Vogue Laundry Services Limited, Hong KongAirport Services Limited, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company



Limited, Air China Limited and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited.Together, the Cathay Pacific Group employs more than 18,900 staff,making it one of Hong Kong’s biggest employers. Cathay Pacific is afounder member of the oneworld alliance which have a combinednetwork of over 700 destinations.

Chief ExecutiveMr. Tony Tyler

Education Liaison, Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRMrs Wendy Kwan@[email protected]

CHC� CHC House

Howe Moss DriveKirkhill Industrial EstateDyce, Aberdeen. AB21 0GLUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1224 846000+ 44 (0)1224 771632

@ [email protected]� www.chc.caCHC Helicopter Corporation is the world’s largest provider ofcommercial helicopter services. The company, through its subsidiaries,has been providing helicopter services for more than 50 years andcurrently operates in over 30 countries, concentrated in Europe, Asia,Africa and Australia.

The core businesses falls into three general categories 1) helicoptertransportation to the offshore oil and gas industry; 2) provision ofhelicopter search and rescue services; and 3) repair and overhaul andaircraft leasing. CHC European head-office is based in Aberdeen,Scotland.

CommunicationsDavid Rae, Head of Business Development & Marketing BusinessDevelopment Director� +44 (0)1224 846035@ [email protected]

CareersSam Waldram, Employee Relations Manager� +44 (0)1224 846023@ [email protected]

Chemring Group plc� 1500 Parkway

WhiteleyFarehamHampshire PO15 7AHUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1489 881880+44 (0)1489 881123

@ [email protected]� www.chemring.co.ukChemring Group PLC is the world leader in EW countermeasures,supplying RF and IR decoys for the protection of air, sea and landplatforms. It also supplies pyrotechnics, pyromechanisms and rocketmotors for aircrew protection, aircraft stores release, military trainingand marine safety. It operates through 17 subsidiaries in eightcountries: UK, US, Germany, Italy, Norway, France, Spain and Australia.

Managing DirectorDr David Price

Marketing Communications:Wendy Forbes-Hunter, Group Marketing Manager

Christy Aerospace & Technology Ltd� The Old Rectory

LlanfairynghornwyIsle of AngleseyLL65 4LH

� +44 (0)1407 730582+44 (0)1407 730070

@ [email protected]� www.christygroup.co.ukChristy Aerospace & Technology Ltd is a privately owned, independentGroup of Companies. We are UK MoD Prime Contractors and DESOCharter Members.

Software: In 2005, we successfully delivered to RAF Valley our first majorpilot-training software product, Hawk Technical Courseware; proven tobe 100% reliable, it has either met or exceeded every functional target.Our new generation of software provides a fully capable suite of aircraftsoftware simulation.

Consultancy: We provide specialist consultancy services in all aspects ofmilitary flying training, including basing plans and estate rationalization.

Manpower: We are able to provide specialist manpower for aircrewtraining-related tasks.

Civil Aviation Authority� CAA House

45-59 KingswayLondon. WC2B 6TEUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7379 7311� www.caa.co.uk

CAA Safety Regulation Group� Aviation House

Gatwick Airport SouthWest Sussex RH6 0YRUnited Kingdom

� www.caa.co.uk

CommunicationsTom Hamilton, Office of the Group Director (Safety Regulation)� +44 (0)1293 567171@ [email protected]

CAA International Ltd� Aviation House

Gatwick Airport SouthWest Sussex RH6 0YRUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1293 768821@ [email protected]� www.caainternational.comCAA International Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK CivilAviation Authority. The company offers global aviation consultancy,training and exam services drawn from the expertise within the UK CAAincluding: Flight Operations, Airworthiness, Design and Production,Aerodromes, Air Traffic Services, Personnel Licensing, Medical. Research

Our advice and services cover all aspects of the application andimplementation of aviation regulation, support ICAO Standards andRecommended Practices and build on our knowledge and involvementwith the European regulatory system.



Claverham Ltd� Claverham

Bristol BS49 4NFUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1934 835224� www.claverham.com Claverham Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hamilton Sundstrand (AUnited Technologies Company), specialises in the development,certification, manufacture and support of high integrity actuationequipment and systems for the aerospace market. Our innovativedesigns are able to meet the demanding performance requirements ofthe modern aerospace market, as well as providing reliable, lowmaintenance solutions. Our principal areas of business are PrimaryFlight Control and Utilities Actuation: Our primary flight controlproducts range from simple mechanically operated actuators throughto the latest in fly-by-wire (FBW) actuation. Applications includemilitary/commercial rotorcraft, military fast jets/transport andUAV/UCAV. Technologies include electro-hydraulic, electro-mechanicaland hybrid solutions, with capabilities from 5N to 50kN.

Our utilities products include hydraulic equipment/systems, lightlanding gear, control actuators and valves for controlling the flow offluid/air/gas. Applications include military turboprop trainer aircraft,rotorcraft, air transport and military fast jets. Technologies includehydraulic and electro-mechanical solutions.

Cobham plc� Brook Road

WimborneDorset. BH21 2BJUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1202 882020+44 (0)1202 840523

@ [email protected]� www.cobham.comCobham’s products and services are at the heart of sophisticatedmilitary and civil systems around the world, keeping people safe,improving communications and enhancing the performance of land,sea, air and space platforms. The Group employs 13,500 people on fivecontinents with an annual turnover in excess of £1 billion, investingmore than 6% of its technology division revenues on company fundedR&D to develop distinctive capabilities. With a deep understanding ofhow products will be used, Cobham never loses sight of what’simportant – delivering reliable equipment and services to the peoplewhose lives and livelihoods depend on them. ‘The most important thingwe build is trust.’

Chief Executive Allan E Cook CBE

CommunicationsJulian Hellebrand, Group Director of Communications� +44 (0)1202 857651@ [email protected]

Human ResourcesMartin Burgess, Group Director of Human Resources� +44 (0)1202 882020@ [email protected]

Consult Avila Ltd� Central Boulevard

Blythe Valley Business ParkSolihull B90 8AGUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1564 711181+44 (0)1564 711426

@ [email protected]� www.consultavila.comThe Consult Avila’s team of experienced business professionals works inpartnership with its clients to develop and implement real and sustainablesolutions to complex business problems. With a significant number yearsof experience in the aerospace and defence sectors in senior positionsand as consultants, Consult Avila can legitimately claim to have an uniqueunderstanding of the challenges faced by these sectors.

Consult Avila has an excellent track record of delivering real value andsignificant improvement in performance to civil and defence aerospacecompanies.

Managing DirectorDr Jose Guzman-Bello

ConsultEP (Simon and Simon Ltd)� 5 Stoneleigh Road,

Perry Barr, Birmingham. B20 3ANUnited Kingdom

� +44 07802 2004581@ [email protected]� www.Consultep.eu.comConsultEP is a consulting practice specialising in the Aerospace, Defenceand Power Generation sectors. We are different than our competitors inthat:

• We develop our client staff to implement the solution;• We use a restructuring approach that delivers sustainable

tangible benefits at pace with a focus on self-funding;• We have track record in reducing working capital to generate

cash, in restructuring operation to improve shareholder value and in implementing Lean Manufacturing to increase productivity.

• We have worked with BAE Systems, MOD, Rolls-Royce, Lucas Aerospace (now part of Goodrich Corp), and other large aerospace and defence organisations.

Convergent Performance LLC� 6750 Poplar Ave. Ste. 712

Memphis, TN 38138 USA

� +1 901/624-5010� www.convergentperformance.com

Convergent exists to optimize the contribution of people to theirpersonal, team and organizational missions. We accomplish this objectivethrough lateral thinking, offering a rigorously researched and carefullycrafted set of products and services ranging from highly aggressive errorreduction programs to industry-leading flight crew interfaces andprocedures for advanced aircraft. Our clients come from around the globeand cross the spectrum of the private and public sectors to engage withConvergent experts on their most difficult challenges.

Chief ExecutiveTony Kern, Ed,D



President, Government and AerospaceChris LutatOffice: 901.624.5010 ext.115Mobile: 901.830.0939

Human ResourcesAmy Smith

Coplan Limited� Michigan Drive

TongwellMilton Keynes. MK15 8HQUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1908 500000@ [email protected]� www.coplanlimited.comOur products & services provide a much needed gap bridging forexisting Safety Management Systems and the latest changes andrequirements for the EASA / CAA P145 licence that will improve ToolFOD safety within the MRO workplace. With over 15 years experience,Coplan Limited offers a one-stop shop service providing safety andpeace of mind for all hand tool and work shop requirements. Oursolutions include:

• Visual Tool Control (V.T.C) – enables at a glance the identification of missing tools through the use of hand tools sitting in bi-colour foam (resistant to skydrol)

• Intelligent Tool Control (I.T.C) – where every tool from a pin- locked cabinet can be computer tracked and real time logged at

all times without the use of RF Tags or Bar Codes • Mobile Asset Tracking Systems (M.A.T) – are light weight

tool bags specifically designed for mobile technicians and engineers alike to reduce the risk of Foreign Object Debris when working flight line

• Electronic Swipe Access Tool Control (E.A.T.C) – reduces the risk of cross tool contamination as access to job specific tools areonly permitted to designated swipe access card holders

Sales DirectorTerry Fryer

Sales & Marketing ManagerRob Cary

Cranfield Aerospace Ltd� Cranfield

Bedford MK43 0ALUnited Kingdom

� 01234 75404601234 751181

� www.cranfieldaerospace.comCranfield Aerospace Ltd was established in 1997 by Cranfield Universityas a wholly owned ‘for profit’ company specifically to provide high techquality products and services to the global aerospace community. It iscomplementary to the activities of Cranfield University.

With its comprehensive MoD and EASA approvals, CAe provides ahighly innovative approach to the UAV part of the market and isknown for its ability to provide rapid prototype solutions such as the X-48B now flight testing in the U.S. CAe also provides a range of designand certification services as well as a weapons clearance capability formilitary theatre. Supported by the Company’s U.S. office, CAe alsoprovides worldwide coverage for its motion cueing product line whereit continues to be the market leader.

ContactRachel Lear� +44 (0)1234 754978@ [email protected]

Cranfield University� Cranfield

Bedfordshire MK43 0ALUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1234 750111+44 (0)1234 750875

@ [email protected]� www.cranfield.ac.ukCranfield’s mission to transform knowledge into ingenious solutions inscience, technology and management places us at the forefront of someof the world’s most practical, cutting-edge projects. Cranfield has aglobal reputation for inspirational teaching and research, industrial-scalefacilities and superior links with industry and commerce, and as the onlywholly postgraduate institution in the UK, Cranfield is the first choice forambitious and skilled individuals wishing to enroll on Masters, Doctorateand professional development programmes.

Vice ChancellorProfessor Sir John O’ReillyContact Michelle Astley� +44 (0)1234 754014

CommunicationsViki Bell� +44 (0)1234 758062@ [email protected] ,

Careers & Graduate RecruitmentTheresa Smyth � +44 (0)1234 754030 @ [email protected]

Creative Electronic Systems GB Ltd� 1st Floor, 65 Knightsbridge

London SW1X 7RAUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 8487 8372+44 (0)20 8392 2534

@ [email protected]@ces.ch

� www.cesgb.co.uk www.ces.ch

CES was founded in 1981. From its Swiss headquarters in Geneva, with astrong multi-national workforce, CES has been active in major programmesrelated to fixed wing, rotary wing and UAV/UCAV platforms. Twosubsidiaries have been created in Europe and one in the USA.

CES designs and manufactures airborne equipment and bundledpackages (Power PC real time processor; aerospace and network Interfaces,software modules e.g. BSP; drivers, APIs) dedicated to data communication,acquisition and processing in hard real time in threemarkets:

• Telecom network controllers• Nuclear and particle physics• Aircraft ground and flight test, validation and simulation

equipment, and airborne mission computersOver the past years, CES has extended its expertise to airborne

environmental qualification level as well as DO-254 and DO-178B designcertification processes.

Managing DirectorFrédéric R Brajou� +44 (0)20 8487 8372@ [email protected]

[email protected]



CTC Aviation Group plc � Group Administration Centre - Nursling

Mauretania RoadNurslingSouthampton. HampshireUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)2380 737567+44 (0)2380 742400

@ [email protected]� www.ctcaviation.com / www.ctcwings.comCTC is one of the world’s leading full-service airline training providers.Our UK and NZ based Crew Training Centres house state of the artAirbus and Boeing simulators and our portfolio spans the full spectrumof airline training requirements - including pilot selection and supply;from ATPL through Type Ratings, conversions and recurrent toCommand skills and Instructor/Examiner training and standardisation.Our range of Airline Software Solutions combines our airline knowledgewith the technological skills of our Information Technology team.Finally, CTC Aviation Jet Services Limited provides executive jetmanagement and operational support for both corporate and privateclients.

CommunicationsKaren Bath, Head of Corporate Communications� +44 (0)2380 742450@ [email protected]

Human ResourcesSue Bough, Manager – Human Resources and Development� +44 (0)2380 742460@ [email protected]

De Havilland Aviation Ltd.� Hangar 603, Aviation Park East,

Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 6NEUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1202 593600+44 (0)1202 593800

@ [email protected]� www.dehavillandaviation.comCAA licensed engineering facility specialising in the operation,maintenance and restoration of post-war and modern jets. Notedparticularly for the restoration of the World’s only flying Sea Vixen (G-CVIX), DHA has an enviable reputation for tackling even the mostcomplex projects with success.

DHA also operates an aircraft spares service, and owns the World’smost comprehensive inventory of Sea Vixen and Vampire spares. DHAis also licensed to maintain flying safety equipment, and offers ejectionseat training and servicing. The company is currently undergoing anexpansion programme and is interested in recruiting engineers andapprentices.

Managing DirectorGeoff Beck

Careers Graduate Recruitment, & HRJane Kingsbury

Defence College of Management and Technology� The Defence Academy of the United Kingdom

Shrivenham. SwindonWiltshire SN6 8LAUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1793 314144+44 (0)1793 785577

@ [email protected]� www.da.mod.uk

The Defence College of Management and Technology, one of fiveelements that form the Defence Academy, provides high qualityeducation, training and advice in technology, nuclear, management andleadership to students in defence and industry in order to enhancethe delivery of defence capability.

Creating and maintaining a competitive advantage in defence isincreasingly dependent upon identifying, developing and applyingadvances in science and technology. The DCMT is an invigoratingenvironment which inspires study, stimulates thought, stirs debate andprovides an ‘intellectual home’ for the academic development of bothmilitary and civilian personnel.For further information www.da.mod.uk

Defence Equipment and Support� Maple #1

MoD Abbey WoodBristol BS34 8JHUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1179 691166� www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/MicroSite/DPADefence Equipment and Support (DE&S) equips and supports the UK’sarmed forces for current and future operations. It acquires and supportsthrough-life, including disposal, equipment and services ranging fromships, aircraft, vehicles and weapons, to electronic systems andinformation services. DE&S also satisfies ongoing requirements includingfood, clothing, medical supplies, maintenance and temporaryaccommodation as well as operating HM Naval Bases and the joint supplychain for the armed forces.

DE&S works closely with industry through partnering agreements andprivate finance initiatives in accordance with the defence industrialstrategy to deliver effective solutions for defence.

CommunicationsDeputy Director Communications � +44 (0)1225 467299

Defence Manufacturers Association� Marlborough House

Headley Road, GrayshottHindhead, Surrey GU26 6LGUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1428 607788+44 (0)1428 604567

@ [email protected]� www.the-dma.org.ukThe DMA is the largest Trade Association dedicated to serving the UK’sever more diverse defence industry. It incorporates the Association ofPolice and Public Security Suppliers (APPSS), giving a total membership ofover 650 UK companies, covering the full range from the major primes toSmall and Medium Enterprises across the supply chain.

As the Trade Association of Choice for the defence and public securityindustries, the DMA helps companies promote and sell their products athome and overseas; it organises events covering everything from exportlicensing to acquisition and commercial issues to major exhibitions. TheSpecial Interest Groups provide a forum for the exchange of ideas andthe dissemination of market intelligence.

ContactRear Admiral Rees Ward, CBDirector General

CommunicationsAndy Pedder – Director Marketing & Communications



Defence Support Group� Building 203

Monxton RoadAndoverHampshire. SP11 8AHUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1264 383295+44 (0)1264 383144

@ [email protected]� www.dsg.mod.ukDefence Support Group is one of the largest defence engineeringservice providers for the through life support of the air and land systemsof the UK Armed Forces.

Our range of capabilities covers MRO, aerosystems, electronics,components, avionics, logistic support solutions, mobile and in-barracksequipment support, fleet management and calibration. Besides thehigh levels of engineering and technical capabilities, we also offerexperienced provisioning and procurement services through ourprofessional commercial team.

With an annual turnover in excess of £200 million, work isundertaken from strategically located sites throughout the UK, offeringcustomers comprehensive support wherever they may be.

Chief Executive Archie Hughes

Head of Public AffairsAllan Robertson � +44 (0)1446 755202 @ [email protected]

Denel Aviation South Africa� Atlas Road

Kempton ParkSouth Africa

Denel Aviation, a Eurocopter accredited facility carries out Maintenance,Repair & Overhaul (MRO) services for the South African Air Force andthe Global Market on fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Theseinclude line maintenance as well as depot level maintenance for frontline fighters, helicopters and heavy transport aircraft. These include theCheetah, Mirage, Oryx and C130. Denel Aviation is also the designauthority and OEM for the Rooivalk Attack Helicopter and the Oryxhelicopter that is in service with the South African Air Force. Products &Services offered are Fixed Wing MRO, Rotary Wing MRO, Flight Test,Engineering, Component Workshops, Aviation Man Power Group andRooivalk attack helicopter.

MarketingColin Singarum, Marketing Manager� +011 927 3535@ [email protected]

Denel Saab Aerostructures� PO Box 11

Kempton Park1620 South Africa

� +27 (0)11 927 2195+27 (0)11 927 4721

@ [email protected]� www.denel.co.za, www.saabgroup.com Denel Saab Aerostructures is the reliable African link in the globalAerostructures supply chain. Denel Saab Aerostructures (Pty) Ltd is acompany formed in February 2007 with 80 percent shareholding fromDenel (Pty) Ltd and 20 percent from Saab AB. The company is situatedin Kempton Park, Johannesburg, South Africa and works in anintegrated way with Saab Aerostructures in Linköping, Sweden. We

compete on international markets for design, manufacturing andassembly orders in the civil and defense aerostructures (composite andmetallic) markets. The company works together with customers such asAirbus, Boeing, BAE Systems, Agusta Westland, IAI and Saab.

CommunicationsGrant Sampson

Careers & Graduate Recruitment Kata Nkala

Human Resources Tshidi Sentle

Department for Business Enterprise & RegulatoryReform� 1 Victoria Street

London SW1H 0ETUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7215 5000+44 (0)20 7215 0105

@ [email protected]� www.berr.gov.uk

The Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform promotescompetitiveness and productivity within the UK’s aerospace and defenceindustries.

ContactPeter Joyce, Assistant Director, Aerospace Marine & Defence� +44 (0)20 7215 1165

+44 (0)20 7215 1304@ [email protected]

Diamond Simulation GmbH & Co. KGDiamantstr. 765468 TreburGermany� +49-6147-200-2103

+49-6147-200-2118@ [email protected]� www.diamond-simulation.comDiamond Simulation GmbH & Co. KG (D-SIM) with offices in Trebur andEgelsbach, Germany, is a subsidiary of Diamond Aircraft Industries (DAI).The company was founded in 2004 with the objective of developing andmarketing state-of-the-art Flight Training Devices for all types of DAIaircraft. These devices are exact replicas of the original airplane cockpitsbecause original DAI parts (cabin, avionics, instrument panel, seats, etc.)are used. Simulators from Diamond are used worldwide by well-knownFlight Training Organizations; they can be certified according to thefollowing standards: JAR-STD 2A, JAR-STD 3A, AC 120-45a FTD Level3/5, CCR Part 60.

CommunicationsMr. Alexander Schaffler� +49-6147-200-2101@ [email protected]

Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRMr. Gerhard Thamm� +49-6147-200-2100 @ [email protected]



Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory)� Porton Down

Wiltshire. SP4 0JQUnited Kingdom

� +44(0)1980 613121+44(0)1980 613004

@ [email protected]� www.dstl.gov.ukThe Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is an integral partof the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). As MoD’s centre of scientificexcellence, Dstl is the UK Government’s in-house, impartial adviser ondefence-related science and technology.

Dstl’s position at the heart of MoD means its advice is trusted bygovernments, academia, industry and international partners. Its 3,500-strong workforce, including serving military staff, covers a broadspectrum of scientific and technical disciplines.

Communications Antonia Price, Customer Communications Manager� +44(0)1980 617276@ [email protected]

Graduate RecruitmentMichelle Stevens� +44 (0)1980 613755@ [email protected]

eloquential� St John’s Innovation Centre

Cowley RoadCambridge. CB4 0WSUnited Kingdom

� 01223 420252 07976 621601

@ [email protected]� www.eloquential.co.ukeloquential uses scientific research in psychology and linguistics toenable people to communicate more effectively in any situationincluding: presentations, media interviews, pitching for new business,personal impact and many more. We can also analyse precisely howpersuasive you sound and look through groundbreaking voice and non-verbal behaviour analysis. All coaching and workshops are completelytailored. Clients in a variety of sectors including: Cambridge University,Financial Times, KBC Peel Hunt, KKR, MedImmune, RS Components,RAeS and Visa. And most notably Sarah Cruise coached the London2012 Olympic bid team.

Managing DirectorSarah Cruise

Emirates Airline and Group� P.O. Box 686

DubaiUnited Arab Emirates

� 9714- 7081111� www.emirates.com / www.ekgroup.com Dubai-based Emirates is one of the world’s fastest growing and mostsuccessful airlines. Financially independent and thriving, the airline has recorded a profitevery year since its inception, except the second. Growth has neverfallen below 20 per cent a year. In its first 11 years, it doubled in sizeevery 3.5 years, and has every four years since.

Now comprising an award-winning fleet of more than120 aircraft,an international cargo division, a fully-fledged destination managementand leisure division and an airline IT developer, Emirates is characterisedby two key features, continuous explosive growth and a constant focus

on top quality service. Emirates Airline currently operates to 101destinations in 61 countries.

CommunicationsValerie Tan, Manager, Group Media Relations� 9714 708 2142@ [email protected]

Education LiaisonBrendan Noonan, Senior Vice President Group Learning & Development� 9714 2187600@ [email protected]

Careers� www.emiratesgroupcareers.com

Euravia Engineering & Supply Co., Limited� Euravia House

Colne RoadKelbrookLancashire BB18 6SN

� +44 (0)1282 844480 +44 (0)1282 844274

� [email protected] � www.euravia.co.ukEuravia is an approved MOD UK Prime Contractor for the Maintenance,Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of aero-engines, auxiliary power unit (APU)and offers extensive Engineering and Post Design Services (PDS). Also,the company specialises in the development of sophisticated computersystems. Euravia operates from a 50,000ft2 modern, state of the artAirmotive facilities that include a fully automated jet engine test cell.

Euravia has over 50 different civil & defence customers in 5 continents.Euravia’s approvals include DAOS Design Authority; ISO9001:2000(Aerospace); AS9100 (Aerospace); EASA145; FAA Part145; CAA UK;NATO Manufacturer & NAMSA Supplier and other National Authoritiesand OEMs.

Managing DirectorDennis G Mendoros OBE, DC

European Aeronautic Defence & Space Company� EADS UK

111 StrandLondon WC2R 0AGUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7845 8400+44 (0)20 7845 8401

[email protected]� www.eads.netEADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In2007, EADS generated revenues of Euro 39.1 billion and employed aworkforce of about 116,000. The Group includes the aircraftmanufacturer Airbus, the world’s largest helicopter supplier Eurocopterand EADS Astrium, the European leader in space programmes fromAriane to Galileo. Its Defence & Security Division is a provider ofcomprehensive systems solutions and makes EADS the major partner inthe Eurofighter consortium as well as a stakeholder in the missile systemsprovider MBDA. EADS also develops the A400M through its MilitaryTransport Aircraft Division.

Chief Executive Robin Southwell

Communications Jeremy Greaves, VP Communications & PR� +44(0)20 7845 [email protected]@eads-uk.com



EVAS Worldwide, Inc� 545 Island Road

Ramsey, New Jersey 07446USA

� 1 201 995 9570+1 201 995 9504

@ [email protected]� www.evasworldwide.com

EVASWorldwide manufactures and markets cockpit emergencyequipment. The company’s primary product line is focused on cockpitsmoke displacement technologies. The product – EVAS (EmergencyVision Assurance System) – is the only system available that has beenFAA tested and certified to provide pilots with the means to deal withcontinuous cockpit smoke. The system gives flight crew members amuch-needed emergency tool. EVAS allows pilots to see theinstruments and the flight path clearly to land an aircraft safely in theevent of dense continuous cockpit smoke.

Chief Executive Jonathan Parker� +1 201 995 9570@ [email protected]

Farnborough International Ltd (FIL)� PO Box 122

Farnborough AerodromeFarnboroughHampshire .GU14 6XTUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1252 532800+44 (0)1252 376015

@ [email protected]� www.farnborough.comFarnborough International Ltd (FIL) is a subsidiary of the Society ofBritish Aerospace Companies. FIL organises Farnborough InternationalAirshow and runs an on-site permanent events venue - FIVE(Farnborough International Venue & Events). The next FarnboroughInternational Airshow is 19–25 July 2010.

FIL also consults on events and is working with the Civil AviationAffairs department of Bahrain on the inaugural Bahrain InternationalAir Show which will be held 21–23 January 2010.

ContactPhilippa Ewart, Head of Marketing� +44 (0)1252 532800@ [email protected]

Finmeccanica UK Ltd� 39 Victoria Street

LondonSW1H 0EU United Kingdom

� +44 (0)2073 406100+44 (0)2073 406199

@ [email protected]� www.finmeccanica.co.ukFinmeccanica operates globally in the aerospace, defence and securitymarkets, employing about 61,000 people across four continents andwith annual revenues of £ 9,85 billion.

Finmeccanica in the UK is committed to its British operations and tothe needs of its customers. At sixteen major sites from Edinburgh toPortsmouth, Finmeccanica and its operating companies collectivelyemploy more than 10,000 highly skilled people and have annual salesin excess of £1.9 billion. Its UK businesses comprise helicopter design,

production and support by AgustaWestland; high technology defenceelectronics systems by SELEX GALILEO; specialist communicationsnetwork solutions by SELEX Communications, proven systems integrationcapability of SELEX Sistemi Integrati in defence, traffic management andhomeland protection systems, and independent expert advice andpractical support services provided by

Chief ExecutiveAlberto de Benedictis

Communications Emanuele Serafini, Vice President External Relations� +44 (0)20 7340 6121@ [email protected]

Graduate Recruitment Martin Flavell Vice President HR

FlightSafety International UK Ltd� Farnborough Airport

FarnboroughHampshire GU14 6XAUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1252 554500+44 (0)1252 554599

[email protected]� www.flightsafety.comFlightSafety International is the world’s largest provider of aviationservices, training over 75,000 pilots annually at 43 locations in the US,Canada, France and now, the United Kingdom. Since the beginning, thecompany has developed its technological and human resources with theaim of increasing pilot proficiency across all aircraft types-fixed-wing androtorcraft in the areas of commercial, corporate, private, and militaryaviation.

The company’s training involves the use of advanced simulators thatreplicate with certified accuracy the experience of flying an aircraft.Founded in 1951, we have always made the statement: “The best safetydevice in any aircraft is a well-trained pilot.”

CommunicationsAnthony van de Geest, Assistant Centre Manager� +44 (0)1252 554 [email protected]

Careers & Graduate RecruitmentCindy Sprenger, HR Assistant� +44 (0)1252 554 [email protected]

Flybe� Jack Walker House

Exeter International AirportExeter. Devon EX5 2HLUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1392 366669+44 (0)1392 366151

� www.flybe.com

Flybe is Europe’s largest regional airline with 190 routes from 34 UK and29 European airports in 12 countrie

With headquarters based in Exeter, Flybe serves the regions from theregions and is the UK’s leading non-centric airline with a networkfocused 70% on domestic services, 25% European business and 5%leisure destinations. According to the latest CAA statistics, over the last



12 months, Flybe was responsible for 112,817 air movements, some10% of the total for the UK, making us the 3rd largest UK airline interms of departures from UK airports, behind only British Airways andEasyjet.

Flybe has invested over $2bn in the new generation environmentallysensitive aircraft and will have one of the youngest aircraft fleets in theworld by Sept 09. Flybe was the world launch customer of the Embraer195 and currently has the largest Bombardier Q400 fleet.

CommunicationsThe Red Consultancy, PR Company� +44 (0)20 7025 6500@ [email protected]

Education Liaison, Careers & Graduate Recruitment Flybe Human Resourcesemail [email protected]� +44 (0)1392 366669

Focus Aviation Ltd� Great Chesterford

Essex CB10 1PFUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1799 531111+44 (0)1799 531191

[email protected]� www.focus-aviation.ccFocus Aviation provides a range of services relating to the ownershipand operation of commercial transport aircraft. A leader in our sector,Focus Aviation’s principal activities include the remarketing, acquisitionand management of aircraft under contract on behalf of clients world-wide. Focus Aviation also provides technical and commercialconsultancy services to the industry. Focus Aviation – focusing onmarketing and asset management solutions.

Gates and Partners� 20 St. Mary at Hil

London EC3R 8EEUnited Kingdom

� +44(0)20 7220 5950+44(0)20 7220 5951

Email: [email protected]� www.gatesandpartners.comGates and Partners is an international law firm with offices in the City ofLondon and Singapore. The firm specialises in all aspects of aviation law.We supply comprehensive commercial, financial and regulatory legaladvice to clients in the aviation industry around the world. The firmadvises airlines and business jet operators on a wide range ofcommercial matters including aircraft purchase and financing, leasingand maintenance. The firm has a highly rated aviation insurancepractice advising on everything from baggage claims to major hulllosses.

Sean Gates, the firm’s Senior Partner, has received the Who’s WhoLegal Aviation Lawyer of the Year award for the last four years.

Contact Roger Whipp � +44(0)20 7220 5989 [email protected]”

GE Aviation Systems Ltd� Bishops Cleeve

CheltenhamGlos. GL52 8SFUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1242 673333+44 (0)1242 661661

[email protected] � www.ge.com/aviation GE’s Aviation Systems business is a leading global provider to builders andoperators of military and civil aircraft, engines and land vehicles, fromlarge transports to fighters, UAVs to armored vehicles, and helicopters toregional and business jets.

Through our innovative approach in systems engineering andintegration and expertise in avionics, electrical power, actuation, landinggear, aerostructures and propeller technologies, we have a range ofspecializations to create affordable, integrated aerospace systems andproduct solutions, critical to aircraft performance. Our global systemscustomer services organization provides tailored integrated supportservices to maximize customer aircraft availability.

Managing Director Dr. John Ferrie

CommunicationsDuncan McGaw

Careers & Graduate RecruitmentKate Beasant

GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS)� Aviation House

Shannon, County ClareIreland

� +353 61 70 6500+353 61 36 0888

@ [email protected]� www.gecas.comGE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) is the US and Irish commercialaircraft financing and leasing businesses of GE, has a fleet of 1,507owned aircraft with more than 275 customers in some 78 countries, andit manages over 310 aircraft for others. GECAS offers a wide range ofaircraft types and financing options, including operating leases andsecured debt financing, and also offers productivity solutions includingspare engine leasing and spare parts financing and management. GECAS,a unit of GE Capital, has offices in 27 cities around the world.

CommunicationsDan Whitney, Global Communications Leader� +1 203-961-2466@ [email protected]

Human ResourcesDeirdre Norris, VP, Human Resources� +353 61 70 6225@ [email protected]



General Dynamics United Kingdom Ltd� General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited

Castleham RoadSt. Leonards-on-SeaHastingsEast Sussex TN38 9NJUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1424 853481+44 (0)1424 851520

@ [email protected]� www.generaldynamics.uk.com

General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited is a leading primecontractor and complex systems integrator for the UK Ministry ofDefence and the export market, with around 1,600 employees and anannual turnover in excess of £350 million.

The Company also has strong and diverse capabilities in theworldwide security and resilience markets through its recentacquisitions of Page Europa and Anteon UK and it now structuredaround three main businesses: Mission & Security Systems, GroundSystems, C4I Systems.

Additionally, the Company is renowned for its world-classlaboratories and Research & Development programmes; and it providesa collaborative environment at its EDGE™ UK facility for businesstechnology innovation between industry, academia and thegovernment.

General Dynamics UK is part of the General Dynamics Corporation,which employs approximately 91,200 people worldwide.

GKN Aerospace� PO Box 55

Ipsley House, Ipsley Church LaneRedditchWorcs. B98 0TLUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1527 517715+44 (0)1527 517700

@ [email protected]� www.gknaerospace.comGKN Aerospace is structured into three business units focusing onaerostructures, propulsion systems and Special Products which includestransparency and ice protection systems. GKN Aerospace operates inAustralasia, Europe and the Americas, employs over 8,500 people andis a supplier to all the major airframe and aero engine manufacturers.The company, a design and build provider, has three main areas ofexpertise: composites, metallics and transparencies. It is recognised asone of the leading independent suppliers of composite structures forcivil and military aircraft and offers a full range of metal fabricationfacilities manufacturing complex, high performance assemblies foraero-engines and airframes. In transparencies, the company is theleading supplier to the military and civil aerospace market.

Communications Sandra Fearon, Public Relations Manager� +44 (0)1983 283649@ [email protected]

Education Liaison, Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HR Trevor Hames, Human Resource Manager� +44 (0)1934 421696@ [email protected]

Goodrich Corporation� Stratford Road

SolihullWest Midlands B90 4LAUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1214 515975+44 (0)1214 516111

� www.goodrich.comGoodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier ofsystems and services to aerospace, defence and homeland securitymarkets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios ofproducts in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base withsignificant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities. Key productsinclude: aerostructures, engine controls systems, evacuation systems,flight controls, landing gear, wheels and brakes, power generationsystems, sensor systems and surveillance & reconnaissance systems. Formore information visit http://www.goodrich.com

CommunicationsMartin Butler, Communications Director - Europe� +44 (0)1214 515975@ [email protected]

Guild of Air Traffic Control Officers (GATCO)� 4 St Mary’s Road

BinghamNotts NG13 8DWUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1949 876405+44 (0)1949 876405

@ [email protected]� www.gatco.org

Founded in 1954, The Guild of Air Traffic Control Officers is anindependent professional organisation that exists to promote honourablepractice and the highest standards in all aspects of aviation. It isdedicated to the safety of all who seek their livelihood or pleasure in theair.

Managing DirectorMr Rob Marshall

Marketing CommunicationsMr Bill Casey

Careers & Graduate RecruitmentMr Max Shortley

Hamilton Sundstrand International Corporation� Kingfisher House

160-162 High StreetEghamSurrey TW20 9HPUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1784 414600+44 (0)1784 438092

� www.hamiltonsundstrandcorp.comHamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation(NYSE: UTX), is among the world’s largest suppliers of technologicallyadvanced aerospace products. The company designs, manufactures andservices aerospace systems for commercial, regional, corporate andmilitary aircraft. It is also a major supplier for international spaceprograms.

The company employs more than 16,000 worldwide, including morethan 4,000 in Europe. Hamilton Sundstrand businesses include Ratier -



Figeac, Nord-Micro - Frankfurt, HS Marston in Wolverhampton andClaverham in Bristol.

CommunicationsDan Coulom, Manager Public Relations & Communications� +1 860 654 3469@ [email protected]

Human ResourcesLaurent Lamy, Personnel Officer� +33 380 383311@ [email protected]

Hampson Industries Plc� 7 Harbour Buildings,

Waterfront West,Dudley Road, Brierley Hill,West Midlands. UK, DY5 1LNUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1384 485345+44 (0)1384 472962

@ [email protected] � www.hampsongroup.comHampson’s horizontally-integrated range of unique processes andcapabilities offers our global Aerospace customers total manufacturingsolutions from large tooling systems to aerostructures and gas turbinecomponents, from a single point of service.

From traditional aerospace alloys, to lightweight, advancedcomposite materials, plastics or transparencies and whether as kits ofhighly-engineered detail components, integrated sub-assemblies or fullstructural assemblies.

Our large tooling expertise in unsurpassed, specialising in systems forcomposite parts and structures, as well as manufacturing supporttooling. With centres of excellence across the United States we producethe biggest tools for the world’s biggest aerospace projects.

Hampson from India to Europe to the USA, a Global Business Solution.

Chief ExecutiveMr K Ward

CommunicationsMr M Abbey – Global Marketing and Business Development Director

Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRMrs J Gidney

Hawker de Havilland� 226 Lorimer Street

Port MelbourneAustralia

� www.boeing.com.auHawker de Havilland is the primary Australian aerostructures companywith multi site operations employing approximately 1300 people atFishermans Bend in Melbourne and Bankstown in Sydney. Core capabilitiescover R&D, design, test, fabrication and assembly of aerostructurescomponents embodying advanced composite and metallic materials.

Significant components such as control surfaces and major structuralassemblies are produced for many of the world’s large commercial andmilitary aircraft. Hawker de Havilland is a major sole source supplier ofaerostructure assemblies, exporting its manufactured products to the USA,France, UK and Canada. By meeting the stringent challenge ofinternational competition through the provision of innovative solutions,major contracts have been secured with the world’s leading aircraftmanufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, BoeingIntegrated Defence Systems, Lockheed Martin, Bombardier and BAESystems.

CommunicationsKen Morton, Director of Public Relations� +612 9086 3300@ [email protected]

Human ResourcesLarissa Tilley-Smith, Human Resources Director� +613 9647 3946@ [email protected]

HCL Great Britain Ltd� 7th Floor, 68 King William Street,

London. EC4N 7DZUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7105 8610+44 (0)628 777566

@ [email protected]� www.hcltech.comHCL is a $5 billion leading Global Technology and IT Enterprise, having over55,000 staff offerings Product Engineering, Custom Applications, BPO,Infrastructure Services, Hardware, Systems Integration, and distribution ofICT products services. HCL’s A & D Practice pioneered offshore Engineeringservices from India a decade ago and is the preferred engineering partnerfor aircraft programs across the aerospace eco-system. HCL has over 40aerospace customers and has partnered on all major commercial aerospaceprograms in the past decade using innovative commercial models. HCL’sservice areas in this domain extend to Avionics, Engineering Design, ITApplications and Manufacturing Services.

Chief ExecutiveVineet Nayar

CommercialGaurav Gupta, Director Aerospace Sales

CommunicationsRanjana Sharma

Hong Kong Productivity Council� HKPC Building

78 Tat Chee AvenueYau Yat ChuenKowloon, Hong Kong

� +(852) 2788 5678+(852) 2788 5900

� www.hkpc.orgThe Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a multi-disciplinaryorganisation established by statute in 1967 to promote increasedproductivity and the use of more efficient methods throughout HongKong’s business sectors.

HKPC and its subsidiary companies provide a multitude of services toaround 3,000 clients each year. The operation of HKPC is supported byfee income from its services and a government subvention in balance.

With 28 Centres of Excellence, ten testing laboratories, as well asexhibition and training facilities at its headquarters at the HKPC Buildingin Kowloon Tong, HKPC provides a diverse range of services inmanufacturing technology, information technology, environmentaltechnology and management systems to clients from different industrialand commercial sectors.

CommunicationsSuen Kwok Wai Samson, Senior Consultant, Manufacturing Technology Division� +(852) 2788 5552@ [email protected]



Horizon International Flight Academy� PO Box 59059

Al Ain - United Arab Emirates� +971 3 7855550.

+971 3 7855599@ [email protected] International Flight Academy set within the boundary of Al AinInternational Airport (UAE) is purpose buillt for Helicopter and fixedwing pilot training. Horizon has set the benchmark for pilot training inthe Middle East and indeed the entire region. It is Certified to ISO9001:2000 and licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education to offerHigher Diploma. The academy is offering both ab-initio helicopter andaeroplane pilot training as well as bridge courses for qualified pilots.”

Horton International � Audley House

13 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HX United Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7630 0200+44 (0)20 7630 0322

@ [email protected]� www.horton-intl.co.ukHorton International provides board level, executive and managementrecruitment and consultancy from 40 offices in Europe, North and SouthAmerica and the Asia-Pacific Region to a select number of organisations.The company specialises in the following industries: aerospace/defence,asset management, business services, charities/non for profit,communications, e-business, energy/power, engineering, financialconsultancy, fund management, investment banking, IT, legal/attorney,management consultancy, oil/gas, pharmaceuticals/drugs, retail andtelecommunication. Other services offered are management audit andappraisal, organisational review, executive coaching and mentoring,psychometric assessment, retention programmes, competitor and salarybenchmarking, market intelligence research, resourcing strategydevelopment and implementation and advertised selection, career adviceand counselling.

ContactPaul Butterworth� +44 (0)20 7630 0200@ [email protected]

Imperial War Museum Duxford� Cambridge

CB22 4QR United Kingdom� +44 (0)1223 835000

+44 (0)1223 834037@ [email protected]� www.iwm.org.uk/duxfordWell-known during the First World War as a training depot, Duxford is oneof Britain’s oldest military airfields. With 200 aircraft on display – includingthe Spitfire, Lancaster, Concorde and the amazing SR-71 Blackbird spyplane – the Imperial War Museum Duxford is Europe’s premier aviationmuseum, with many original period buildings complemented by state-of-the-art exhibition buildings including AirSpace and the American AirMuseum.

The Museum is also an award-winning centre of excellence fordelivering education programmes, including a wide range of programmesdedicated to science and engineering such as the Royal AeronauticalSociety “Cool Aeronautics” initiative.

Managing Director Richard Ashton

Communications:Christian Pratt, Head of Commercial Services

Indian Institute of Aeronautical Engineers� Behind Hanger of Civil Aviation

Near Jolly-Grant AirportC-66 Sector-2 Keshar Singh MargDefence Colony Dehradun, Uttarakhand248001 India

� +91 1353 293326+91 9797 307530

� www.iiaeit.orgOne of the leading aircraft and aeronautical engineering colleges since1992. IIAE impart 4-year aeronautical engineering, 4-year aircraftengineering, and aircraft maintenance qualifications. As a resultthousands of students have benefited their aircraft company employers.

Managing Director Dr. Mahendra Kumar @ [email protected]

Inflite Engineering Services Ltd.� Inflite House

London Stansted AirportStanstedEssex. CM24 1RYUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1279 681681+44 (0)1279 306046

@ [email protected]� www.inflite.co.ukThe Inflite Engineering Services Group of companies provide acomprehensive service to the Aerospace Industry in the manufacture ofcomplex machined components, fabricated assemblies and primarystructures. Other services include Civil and Military aircraft componentoverhaul and repair, Civil aircraft line maintenance and the services of aGroup owned Process Treatment facility- a genuine ‘one stop shop’operation. Inflite is approved to BS EN ISO 9001:2000; AS/EN 9100;AS/EN 9110 and AS 9104; CAA; EASA Pt.21(Sub Part G) and NADCAP forspecial processes. Inflite is also registered in IAQG OASIS Database. Toplevel approvals are also carried by the Company from the whole of itscustomer base.

CommunicationsMichael.R.Webb

CareersMichael Spencer (Machining and CNC Programming)Brian Lake (Fabrication and Aircraft Component Repairs)

Human ResourcesMrs.Linda Ellis

Infratil Airports Europe – Glasgow Prestwick Airport� Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Aviation HousePrestwick KA9 2PLUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1292 511000 +44 (0)1292 511010

@ [email protected] � www.gpia.co.ukOnly 32 miles from Glasgow city centre, Glasgow Prestwick Airport hassuperior transport links including its own railway station. The Airporthandles approximately 2.5 million passengers per annum and offers achoice of over 32 scheduled European destinations as well as a range ofcharter holiday destinations.



With the longest runway of any airport in Scotland the Airport alsohandles a range of other aircraft movements including military, airlinetraining, general and corporate aviation. Freight is an important part ofthe business with scheduled B747 freight aircraft being handled eachweek.

Communications PR Coordinator � +44 (0)1292 511000

Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRHR Manager� +44 (0)1292 511000)

Institute for Aviation & Environment� Department of Chemistry

Lensfield RoadUniversity of CambridgeCambridge. CB2 1EWUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1223 760446� www.iae.cam.ac.ukThe University of Cambridge Institute for Aviation and the EnvironmentIAE) incorporates the latest scientific research, technologicaldevelopments and economic thinking to address the needs of theaviation and aerospace industries regarding the environment. Theimprovements in technology and operation, needed to allowsustainable development of air transport, depend crucially on thedelivery to manufacturers, airlines and regulators of robust resultsincorporating improved understanding of the processes andinteractions that determine the environmental impact.

IPSA Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Avancées� 24 rue Pasteur

94270 Kremlin-BicêtreFRANCE

� +33 (0)1 44 08 01 00+33 (0)1 44 08 01 13

@ [email protected]� www.ipsa.frIPSA is a graduate engineering school based in Paris and Toulouse, with a5-year Masters programme specialized in Aeronautical and Space Systems.Since 1961, IPSA’s effective approach to engineering work (engines,mechanics, IT Systems, embedded systems, mechatronics and electronics)has been combined with a strong emphasis on communication andmanagement skills. More than 70 professors, drawn from military andindustrial fields, compulsory industrial placements, industrial projects,English language testing and participation in international exchangeprogrammes, ensures IPSA students have a strong foundation for a rangeof careers from design engineer to quality or commercial managers in avariety of engineering sectors.

Managing DirectorMr Aimé Merran, Director @ [email protected]

CareersMrs Sylvie Guigou, Deputy Director for Exterior Relations @ [email protected]

International RelationsMiss Gabriella Torino, International Liaison Coordinator@ [email protected]

Jacobs Engineering UK Limited� Jacobs House

427 London RoadReading, Berkshire. RG6 1BLUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1189 635000+44 (0)1189 491054

@ [email protected] � www.jacobs.comJacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers ofprofessional technical services. With annual revenues exceeding £5billion, we offer full-spectrum support to government, industrial andcommercial clients across multiple markets. Services include scientific andspecialty consulting as well as all aspects of engineering and construction,and operations and maintenance. Jacobs employs over 5,000 staffworldwide and has more than 60 major offices in over 15 countries.

Primary markets include: Aerospace and Defence, Automotive andIndustrial, Buildings, Chemicals and Basic Resources, Consumer Products,Forest Products, Infrastructure, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceuticals andBiotechnology, Refining Technology

Communications@ [email protected]

Careers@ [email protected]

Graduate Recruitment@ [email protected]

Japan International Transport Institute� 1819 L Street

NW Suite 1000Washington DC 20036

� 1-202-833-97631-202-833-9769

@ [email protected]� www.japantransport.comThe Japan International Transport Institute (JITI) is a unique non profitorganisation which was established in 1991. Our activities are fullysupported by the Nippon Foundation, which is world-renowned forassisting organizations that contribute to the public interest.

We gather world-renowned intellectuals to consider solutions tovarious urgent issues in the international community in thetransportation sector and make recommendations to the public.Specifically, these issues include countermeasures against air pollutionand global warming caused by road, aviation, and maritime transport,further liberalization of international aviation and desirable transportsecurity. JITI regularly hold seminars including “the liberalization ofinternational aviation” held on May 7th 2008 at RAeS.

Deputy RepresentativeYoji Kawakami

Kaletron A.S.� Unalan Mah. Ayazma Cad.

Koc Camlica Is MerkeziA Blok B KapisiUskudar 34700 - IstanbulTURKEY

� +90-216-556-0500+90-216-556-1188

@ [email protected]� www.kaletron.comKaletron is a KocSistem company of the Koc Group which is the leadingindustrial group in Turkey and a Fortune 200 company with more than 40billion USD revenues. Kaletron offers solutions addressing a wide variety



of simulation and training needs, ranging from unit training devices,part task trainers and tactical simulators to virtual maintenance trainersand turn-key visualization systems. The target markets of Kaletron aredefense, aerospace, aviation, transportation and automotive companies,as well as the military forces.

Managing DirectorTarcan Kiper

Human ResourcesOya Gurbahce

KBR� Hill Park Court

Springfield Drive Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7NL United Kingdom

� +44 (0)1372 86500@ [email protected]� www.kbr.comKBR is a global engineering, construction and services companysupporting the energy, petrochemicals, government services and civilinfrastructure sectors. KBR delivers on-demand support services acrossthe full military mission cycle, from contingency logistics and fieldsupport to operations and maintenance on military bases.

KBR provides programme and project management, contingencylogistics, operations and maintenance, construction management,engineering and other services to military and civilian branches ofgovernments. KBR employs 60,000 people globally.

Managing Director Bill Utt

Marketing CommunicationsKarolyn Stuver

Kemble Air Services Ltd� The Control Tower

Kemble AirportCirencesterGloucestershire. GL7 6BAUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1285 771177@ [email protected]� www.kembleairport.comKemble Airport is well known as the former home of the RAF’s RedArrows and for its annual Kemble Air Day. It was originally opened in1938 and was bought from the MOD in 2001 by Kemble AirfieldEstates Ltd. Kemble Air Services Ltd operates Kemble Airport on behalfof the owner and licensed the airfield in 2002. In 2006 Kemble gainedairport status and it has subsequently embarked on a £7m developmentprogramme. It is home to Delta Jets and a variety of aviation businessesfrom microlight flying training to airliner maintenance. All visitingaircraft are welcome (pre 1946 foc).

Communications Glen Moreman, Assistant Airport Manager� +44 (0)1285 771177@ [email protected]

CareersKaren Curtis, PA to Airport Manager� +44 (0)1285 771177@ [email protected]

Kidde Graviner Ltd� Mathisen Way

ColnbrookSloughBerkshire SL3 0HBUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1753 683245+44 (0)1753 685126

@ [email protected] � www.kiddegraviner.comKidde Graviner is a world leader and a leading manufacturer and supplierof specialist fire and explosion systems for high performance aircraft. Thecompany has dedicated more than 70 years to the provision of fireprotection and life safety systems and its products carry a reputation forunmatched quality and reliability.

Kidde Graviner supplies a full range of high technology fire detectionand extinguishing systems and safety equipment for the protection ofmilitary and civil, fixed and rotary winged aircraft.

Continual investment in research guarantees Kidde Graviner’s abilityand reputation to meet the demanding industry safety standards for thenext generation of aircraft, military vehicles and rail vehicles.

CommunicationsVictoria Kay

Human ResourcesPeter Maxwell

KPMG� 8 Salisbury Square

BlackfriarsLondon EC4Y 8BBUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7311 1000+44 (0)20 7311 4595

� www.kpmg.co.ukKPMG’s aerospace and defence practice provides a wide range ofprofessional services to the world’s leading companies. We focus onhelping aerospace and defence companies on financial matters –including tax advice, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, increasingshareholder return, supply chain rationalisation, environmental advice andgovernment compliance.

For further information on how KPMC can help your business pleasecontact Richard Pinckard, Aerospace and Defence Sector Leader

PartnerRichard Pinckard� +44 (0)20 7311 8642@ [email protected]

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.� HQ: 600 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10016USA

� +212.805.5335+212-682-9553

London Operations� Amadeus House

Floral StreetCovent GardenLondon, WC2E 9DP

� +44 (0)20 7812 6422+44 (0)20 7812 6426

@ [email protected]� www.L-3com.comHeadquartered in New York City, L-3 employs over 63,000 people



worldwide and is a prime system contractor and systems integrator inaircraft modernisation and maintenance, C3ISR (Command, Control,Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systemsand government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of high technologyproducts, systems and subsystems. The company reported 2007 sales of$14 billion.

L-3 consists of 4 business segments: Command, Control andCommunications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C3ISR),Government Services, Aircraft Modernization and Maintenance (AM&M)and has the broadest base of Specialised Products in the US defenceindustry.

CommunicationsCynthia Swain, VP-Corporate Communications

Careers & Graduate Recruitment � www.L-3com.com

Human ResourcesKenneth Manne VP-Human Resources

Line Up Ltd� City Business Centre

Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5BAUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1403 217688+44 (0)1403 217922

@ [email protected]� www.luap.comAn International aviation recruitment agency and consultancyheadquartered in the UK with office representation in Switzerland, Italy,Germany, Bahrain and Singapore. The company, with over 20 years ofexperience, recruits personnel for management, maintenance andengineering positions, securing placements around the world for bothpermanent and contract staff on behalf of airlines, MROs andmanufacturers. Line Up’s experienced team utilise an extensivedatabase, sourcing candidates who are fully qualified and available.Technical consultancy, Training partnerships and bespoke project teamscompliment the provision of key aviation personnel delivering strategicaviation solutions to our clients

Managing DirectorHeather Darwin

CommunicationsCraig McPhie, Director Sales & Marketing@ [email protected]

LinklatersLinklaters is a law firm which advises the world’s leading companies,financial institutions and governments on their most challengingtransactions and assignments. Co-ordinated from London and workingthrough Linklaters’ offices around the world, our aviation practiceadvises on an extensive and varied range of transactions in the aviationsector, including aircraft acquisitions, financings, corporate andregulatory advice, M&A, restructurings, capital markets offerings,privatisations, airports and air traffic control projects.Contact We have specialist aviation lawyers in London, New York,Frankfurt, Paris, Sao Paulo, Dubai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore andmost other major financial centres in the world www.linklaters.com.In London, please contact one of the following:

Robert Fugard� +44 (0)20 7456 3480@ [email protected]

Simon Gwynne � +44 (0)20 7456 5994@ [email protected]

Neil Harnby � +44 (0)20 7456 5956@ [email protected]

Olga Petrovic� +44 (0)20 7456 4429@ [email protected].

Lockheed Martin UK� Manning House

22 Carlisle PlaceLondon SW1P 1JAUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7798 2850+44 (0)20 7798 2851

� www.lockheedmartin.co.ukHeadquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about135,000 people world-wide and is principally engaged in the research,design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment ofadvanced technology systems, products and services.

Lockheed Martin UK, a unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, is aleader in systems integration working on major programmes spanningthe aerospace, defence and civil sectors. Lockheed Martin works withmore than 100 business partners and employs over 1,500 people at 15sites across the UK. Major UK programmes include Merlin HM MK1, C-130J, Javelin, LEAPP and the Joint Strike Fighter.

Lufthansa Resource Technical Training� Grange Road

CwmbranTorfaen. NP44 3XUUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1633 487180+44 (0)1633 487170

@ [email protected] � www.lrtt.co.ukLufthansa Resource Technical Training (LRTT) is an EASA Part 147Approved Basic Training Organisation formed as a joint venturepartnership between Lufthansa Technical Training and Resource Group.LRTT brings unique qualities to the UK Basic Training sector with flexibletraining solutions designed to give you the maximum training and costbenefits.

LRTT currently holds CAT A1, A3, B1.1, B1.3 and B2 licence approvals,and offers training solutions to suit the client or individual. In additionto approved modular training and licence extension courses, LRTT alsooffers practical training in all aspects of hands-on maintenance, includingElectrical Hand skills and Composites.

Communications Laura Smith� +44 (0)1633 487197

Human Resources� +44 (0)1633 487177



Malaysian Institute of Aviation TechnologyUniversiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL MIAT)� Lot 2891, Jalan Jenderam Hulu

Jenderam HuluSelangor Darul EhsanMalaysia

� +603 8768 8487+603 8768 8485

@ [email protected]� www.unikl.edu.myEstablished in 1997, Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology is thepremier aviation training institution specialising in Aircraft Maintenanceand Engineering Technology. In 2002, the institute has been upgradedand forms a part of University Kuala Lumpur. The qualities of theprogrammes are monitored by Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia(DCAM) and various regulatory bodies for the compliance to aviationstandards and are accepted by the industries.

Certification and Award receivedApproval from DCAM for Aviation Maintenance Training Organization(AMTO) status.Frost & Sullivan’s Asia Pacific Aviation Workforce DevelopmentOrganization of The Year 2008 Award.Second site AMTO approval by EASA in a partnership with AERO-Bildungs GmbH of Germany.

CommunicationsMohammad Faizal bin Mohd Sharif, Principal Specialist� +603 8768 8487@ [email protected]

Education Liaison Mr Jaldin Ahmad, Manager, Head of Academic Services� +603 8768 8487

Marlborough – Aviation Executive Research � Green Square

Lambroekstraat 5A1831 DiegemBelgium

� +32 2 711 4474@ [email protected]� www.marlborough.aeroMarlborough are leading retained Executive Search practitioners operatingexclusively within the global Air Transport sector. We are experts atidentifying executive talent and are trusted advisers to Internationalairports, airlines, aerospace manufacturers and aviation service providers. Corporate Partners of RAeS World Business Partners of ACIAccredited with Quality Management Standard ISO 9001:2000Members of AESC: The elite body of global Executive Search firms

Marlborough’s owner is a Registered Aviation Consultant, Chairmanof the British Association of Aviation Consultants and held a Councilseat on the Brussels Branch of RAeS which he helped co-found.

Marshall Aerospace Ltd� The Airport

Cambridge CB5 8RXUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1223 373737+44 (0)1223 321032

@ [email protected]� www.marshallaerospace.comCelebrating 80 years in aircraft engineering, Marshall Aerospace is one ofEurope’s leading privately-owned aerospace companies with all thecapabilities of an aircraft manufacturer. MA has experience in the

conversion, modification and maintenance of military, corporate and civilaircraft, which are backed up by a team of 1,750 personnel and a range offacilities housed in 1.2 million sq ft of hangar space. Based on its 800 acresite since 1929, MA also owns and operates from its own locally establishedairport in Cambridge, UK.

MA specialises in the design, manufacture, certification and testing ofmajor aircraft modifications and conversions, including the installationand testing of the new A400M TP400 engine on a heavily instrumentedHercules flying test bed, and the design and manufacture of long rangefuel tanks for Boeing on the B747-400ER and B777-200LR and the P-8AMultimission Maritime Aircraft for the US Navy.

CommunicationsVicki Lea, Public Relations Officer� +44 (0)1223 373445@ [email protected]

Education LiaisonDavid Hudson, Head of Training� +44 (0)1223 399643@ [email protected]

Careers & HR Keith Hussey, Head of Human Resources� +44 (0)1223 373322@ [email protected]

Martin Baker Aircraft Company Ltd� Higher Denham

Near UxbridgeMiddlesex UB9 5AJUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1895 832214+44 (0)1895 832587

@ [email protected] � www.martin-baker.com Martin Baker is the world’s longest established and most experiencedmanufacturer of ejection seats and related equipment to safeguard theaviator throughout the escape, survival, location and recovery phases. Thecompany has also developed a range of special crashworthy seats forhelicopters that incorporate energy attenuation systems and a range offixed-wing crew and mission seats that can be fitted in most maritimepatrol and reconnaissance aircraft. Martin-Baker has headquarters inDenham (England) and locations in France, Italy, and the United States.Backed by 55 years of experience, Martin-Baker has saved over 7,200aircrew lives to date in 93 air forces around the World.

CommunicationsAndrew J. Martin, Head of Business Development� +44 (0)1895 836658@ [email protected]

Education Liaison, Careers & Graduate RecruitmentLucy Bennet, Human Resources Advisor� +44 (0)1895 836515@ [email protected]

MBDA� 11 Strand

London. WC2N 5RJUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7451 6094+44 (0)7764 323453

� www.mbda-systems.comMBDA is a world leading missile systems company with nationalfootprints in the UK, France, Germany and Italy. With its unrivalledcapability in the design, development, integration, test and through-lifesupport of guided weapons spanning the entire spectrum of missions for



all branches of the armed services, MBDA is the partner of choice forNATO forces and allies in over 70 countries.

MBDA is the UK Ministry of Defence’s lead missile systems supplierand has been designated the UK industry lead for Team ComplexWeapons, the joint industry and MoD grouping which will fulfil theUK’s future military requirements for Complex Weapons (CW). TeamCW is the first of the new partnerships between government andindustry envisaged under the Defence Industrial Strategy.

MBDA is jointly owned by BAE Systems (37.5%), EADS (37.5%) andFinmeccanica (25%).

Communications Carol Reed, Group Head of External Communications� +44 (0)20 7451 6000@ [email protected]

Education LiaisonCathy Strachan, Education Liaison Advisor� +44 (0)1438 312422@ [email protected]

Graduate RecruitmentGareth Humphreys, Graduate Recruitment Advisor� +44 (0)1438 312422@ [email protected]

McGladrey Capital Markets� 575 Anton Blvd.

11th FloorCosta Mesa, CA 92626USA

� +714.327.8636+714.327.8793

@ [email protected]� www.mcgladreycm.comMcGladrey Capital Markets LLC (www.mcgladreycm.com) is a globalprovider of investment banking services to private and public companieswith annual revenues of up to $1 billion. The firm’s services includemergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, capital raising,fairness opinions and restructurings. The investment bank, which offersin-depth expertise in 13 distinct industry sectors, is affiliated with RSMMcGladrey Inc., a professional services firm providing accounting, taxand business consulting and RSM International, the worldwide audit,tax and consulting network.

McGladrey Capital Markets is based in Costa Mesa, Calif. It also hasoffices in Chicago, Dallas, Boston, New York and London.

Chief ExecutiveHector J Cuellar

CommunicationsKelly Osborne

Graduate Recruitment & HRScott Ryder

Meggitt plc� Atlantic House

Aviation Park WestBournemouth International AirportChristchurch, Dorset BH23 6EWUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1202 597597+44 (0)1202 597555

@ [email protected]� www.meggitt.com

Meggitt specialises in components and systems for aerospace anddefence and applies core sensing and controls technologies to land andmarine-based gas turbines and the medical, mainstream industrial, testengineering and transportation sectors.

Meggitt’s aerospace equipment includes wheels, brakes and anti-skidsystems, thermal management and ice protection technology, fluidcontrols, fire detection and polymer solutions. Sensing systems coversaerospace and industrial condition monitoring, high-performance sensingand avionics. Defence systems covers weapons training and combatsupport (ammunition-handling, electronic cooling, countermeasurelaunch and recovery and special purpose pods).

The group employs circa 8,000 people with facilities in Asia, NorthAmerica and Europe.

CommunicationsFiona Greig, Group PR Executive� +44 (0)1202 597587@ [email protected]

Education Liaison, Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRVanessa Ramsden, Group HR Manager� +44 (0)1202 597596@ [email protected]

Messier-Dowty International

HQ� Zone Aéronautique Louis Breguet

BP133, 78148 Vélizy CedexFrance

� 33 (1) 4629 1810+33 (1) 4629 1802

UK� Messier-Dowty Ltd

Cheltenham RoadGloucester GL2 9QHUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1452 712424+44 (0)1452 713821

@ [email protected]� www.messier-dowty.com

Messier-Dowty, a SAFRAN Group company, is the world leader in thedesign, development, manufacture and support of landing gear systems.Messier-Dowty landing gears are in service on more than 19,500 aircraftmaking over 35,000 landings every day.

A unique combination of advanced engineering capabilities, integratedsystems technology, R&T and extensive aircraft programme experienceenables Messier-Dowty to provide innovative solutions to over 33airframe manufacturers and 2000 operators of large commercial aircraft,regional and business aircraft, military aircraft and helicopters.

Messier-Dowty is also the majority shareholder of the worldwide MROnetwork, Messier Services.

Messier-Dowty and Messier Services together have 4,300 employeesacross sites in Europe, North America and Asia

Communications Peter Hall, Public Relations Manager� +44 (0)1452 711815@ [email protected]

Education Liaison, Careers & Graduate RecruitmentCamilla Craven-Jones, Human Resources Officer� +44 (0)1452 711491@ [email protected]



Human ResourcesRebecca Wassell, Human Resources Director� +44 (0)1452 711560@ [email protected]

Mission Aviation Fellowship UK� Castle House

Castle Hill AvenueFolkestone, Kent CT20 2TNUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1303 850950+44 (0)1303 852800

@ [email protected]� www.maf-uk.orgMission Aviation Fellowship flies across more than 35 developingcountries to more destinations than any airline. Operating over 130 lightaircraft, including the Cessna 206, Caravan and DH Twin Otter, MAFreaches people in remote areas with essential help. MAF works in closepartnership with aid agencies, missions, relief and developmentorganisations and local churches to serve people in remote andinhospitable places providing them with medical care, food, clean waterand Christian hope. Every 3 minutes, an MAF aircraft takes off or lands,reaching isolated places where flying is not a luxury, but a lifeline.

Managing DirectorRuth Whitaker

CommunicationsPaul Martin

Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRRachel Philips

Museum of Flight� 9404 East Marginal Way South

Seattle, WA 98108USA

� +1 (206) 764 5700+1 (206) 764 5700

@ [email protected]� www.museumofflight.orgThe independent, non-profit Museum of Flight is one of the largest airand space museums in the world. Its collection includes more than 150historically significant air- and space-craft, as well as the Red Barn® –the original manufacturing facility of The Boeing Company. Themuseum’s aeronautical library and archives are the largest on theAmerican west coast. More than 140,000 children are served annuallyby museum educational programmes – the most extensive museum-based aviation and space outreach programme in the country. TheMuseum is the only aviation museum in Washington State that is bothnationally accredited with the American Association of Museums and aSmithsonian affiliate.

CommunicationsCaren Handleman, Vice President of Development and External Affairs� +1 (206) 764 5733@ [email protected]

Education LiaisonSeth Margolis, Director of Education Programs� +1 (206) 768 7116@ [email protected]

Human ResourcesBettie Hopkins, Human Resources� +1 (206) 768 7154@ [email protected]

National Aerospace Centre of Excellence (NACoE)� North West Engineering Building

East CampusUniversity of WitwatersrandBraamfontein Johannesburg 2050South Africa

� +27 11 717 7373+27 11 717 7383

@ [email protected]� www.wits.ac.za/centres/nacoeSouth Africa has relatively strong industrial capabilities, but increasedglobal competition requires a constant process of upgrading thesecapabilities and strengthening those areas essential to enhance thecompetitiveness of the industrial base.

The Department of Trade & Industry (the dti) identified the need forgreater innovation and skills development in line with the specificrequirements of the Aerospace Industry and the need for the furtherengagement of academia and industrialists on this issue. This culminatedin the dti establishing the National Aerospace Centre of Excellence(NACoE) as the first Industrial Centre of Excellence under this new policy.Through this policy on Industrial Centres of Excellence the dti aims todevelop human capital in critical and scarce skills areas as well aspromoting sector competitiveness to meet current and future marketrequirements.

NATS� 4000 Parkway

WhiteleyFarehamHants PO15 7FLUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1489 616001� www.nats.co.ukNATS provides air traffic management at 15 UK airports and to en-routetraffic through UK airspace. This year we will handle more than 2.4mflights carrying over 220m passengers. NATS is a world leader intechnological development and we market our products and servicesworldwide. The showcase for many of these products is our ownoperation where we:

• operate and maintain a nationwide communications, surveillance and navigation network

• provide engineering support at all operational units • carry out advanced research and development • develop ground breaking software for current and new systems • have world class training for air traffic controllers and engineers

CommunicationsJane Johnston� +44 (0)1489 615945@ [email protected]

CommercialDes Mckeon� +44 (0)20 8750 3620@ [email protected]

Careers & Graduate Recruitment Andy Hutchinson� +44 (0)1489 616436@ [email protected]



Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority� Aviation House

Murtala Mohammed AirportIkeja, LagosNigeria

� +234-1-4721521+234-1-2790421

@ [email protected]� www.ncaa.gov.ngVISION: To be one of the leading civil aviation authorities in the world.MISSION: To provide aviation safety and economic regulation in themost efficient, effective, quality and technology driven manner to thesatisfaction and benefit of all stakeholders, consistent with the highestinternational standards and the sustainable development of the industryand national economy.RESPONSIBILITIES• Regulation of safety of aircraft operations, air navigation and

aerodrome operations.• Monitoring of aircraft operating environment for safety security.• Regulating of methods of entry and conduct of air transport

business.• Advising the Ministry on policy formation on aviation related

matters.• Balancing the economic interest of operators, users of aviation

services as well as the general public and the nation as a whole.• Setting of Aviation Training Standards and approval of Training

Institutions.• Facilitating take off and operation of E-Ticketing and Billing

Settlement Plan (BSP)

Director GeneralDr. Harold I. Demuren

CommunicationsMr. Sam Adurogoye� +234 805 509 3301

Northrop Grumman UK� Northrop Grumman

16 Charles II Street London SW1Y 4QUUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7930 4173+44 (0)20 7930 7418

@ [email protected] � www.ngc.comNorthrop Grumman Corporation is a global defence and technologycompany and provides innovative systems, products, and solutions ininformation and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding togovernment and commercial customers worldwide.

With headquarters in Los Angeles, California, the company has morethan 120,000 employees operating in 25 countries around the worldserving international military, government and commercial customers.

In the UK, Northrop Grumman operates from primary locations atChester, Coventry, Fareham, New Malden, Peterborough, RAFWaddington and Solihull providing avionics, communications, electronicwarfare systems, marine navigation systems, C4I solutions and missionplanning, aircraft whole life support, robotics, IT systems and softwaredevelopment.

CommunicationsKen Beedle, Director International Communications � +44 (0)20 7747 1910@ [email protected]

Norton Rose LLP� 3 More London

Riverside, London SE1 2AQ United Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7283 6000+44 (0)20 7283 6500

� www.nortonrose.comNorton Rose LLP is one of the pre-eminent law firms in the aviation fieldand one of the few which can offer a specialist all-round service in assetfinance and leasing, competition and regulatory, corporate finance,litigation, insurance and tax to an international client base. It is thisstrength in depth that enables Norton Rose to be consistently ranked atthe top of this sector. The industry focused aviation specialists are justpart of the very substantial Norton Rose transport team with over 200qualified lawyers able to provide wide-ranging skills across all areas of theglobal transportation industry.

Contact:Jeremy Edwards, Partner and Head of the Aviation Group� +44 (0)20 7283 6000@ [email protected]

Graduate Recruitment@ [email protected]@ [email protected]

Now Watch It Ltd� 23 Abdale Road

London W12 7ERUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 8740 9668@ [email protected] Watch It is a leading supplier of film, video, and multimediaprogrammes to the defence and aerospace industry. The company alsohas extensive experience in turnkey conference and event production, aswell as presenter and sales and marketing training.

Working primarily for clients in the UK and the US, the companycombines its production expertise, and a wide-ranging library of footage,with its knowledge of the industry to deliver creative solutions tocustomers’ requirements.

Managing DirectorFiona Lewis

NWMAS Limted� Airpark, Flint Road,

Saltney Ferry, Hawarden Airport, CH4 0GZUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1244 530020+44 (0)1244 533719

@ [email protected]� www.nwmas.comWe are a multi EASA and CAA approved company with Part 145 A2 andA8-20 approval, Part M is pending. Our range of expertise is aircraftbelow 5700 kilograms and ex-military aircraft including Spitfire,Hurricane, L29, L39, Tucano, Strikemaster, Jet Provost and Gazelle.

We can carry out restoration work or routine servicing on all of theabove aircraft.

Managing DirectorMark Petrie

Marketing Communications:Neil Dykes

Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRVanessa Riley



Omega Conferences & Events� Suite 6, The Old Brewery

75 Stour StreetCanterbury Kent CT1 2NR United Kingdom

� +44 (0)1227 763322+44 (0)1227 761116

@ [email protected]� www.omconf.comOmega Conferences & Events specialise in conferences related to theAir/Land Battlespace. Our aim is to hold authoritative events bringinginternational military knowledge and industry expertise together. AllOmega Conferences provide a forum for the expression of militaryrequirements and industry solutions in a convivial, relaxed atmosphere.At some events opportunities exist for the display of products in a smallspecialised exhibition area. See our website at WWW.OMCONF.COMfor up to date conference details.

Managing DirectorDigby Williams� +44 (0)1227 763322

+44 (0)1227 761116@ [email protected]

Opinicus Corporation� 1827 NorthPointe Parkway

LutzFlorida 33558USA

� +813 792 9300 x216+813 926 5187

@ [email protected]� www.opinicus.com <http://www.opinicus.com/> OPINICUS Corporation, incorporated in 1988, is a privately ownedcompany specialized in advanced full flight simulation technologies. Asa small business concern, OPINICUS is able to respond to market trendsand technical innovations, and then forward the rewards of smallbusiness to you.

OPINICUS as a whole and our employees as individuals are dedicatedto accuracy, excellence and customer satisfaction. Ingenuity, qualityworkmanship, top-notch engineers, and the use of cutting-edgetechnologies have made us who we are today: a company respected inthe full flight simulation industry, known as dedicated, knowledgeable,innovative leaders.

OPINICUS’ comprehensive experience in design, development,installation and maintenance of full flight simulators enable us torespond to all levels of technical requirements and challenges for bothrotary- and fixed-wing simulation.

PAF Air Force Air War College� PAF Air War College

Faisal, Karachi-75350, Pakistan

� +9547501+9240418

@ [email protected]@ [email protected]

Pratt & Whitney Canada CSC Africa (Pty) Ltd� Hanger 25

Lanseria International Airport, LanseriaSouth Africa

� +27 11 7013035+27 11 7013549

@ [email protected]� www.pwc.ca

Our South African Customer Service Centre is located at the LanseriaInternational Airport in Johannesburg. Our recently upgraded facility nowcaters for comprehensive PT6A overhaul. We are equipped with PT6A testcell capability and offer heavy engine maintenance services to PT6A, PT6Tand JT15D engines.

Our mobile repair teams are available to support our enginesanywhere in Africa on a 24/7 basis. We have a large inventory of newand OHC PWC parts and accessories. Our engineers are Pratt & WhitneyCanada trained. This is a Pratt & Whitney Canada approved overhaulfacility.

General ManagerPieter Nel� +27 11 7013035@ [email protected]

Qantas Group � Qantas Centre

Building A 203 Coward Street Mascot NSW 2020 Australia

� +612 9691 3636 +612 6991 3339

� www.qantas.com The Qantas Group is the largest operator of passenger and freightaviation services in Australia and the Pacific region. Between them, theGroup’s two airlines - Qantas and Jetstar - operate more than 5,500Australian domestic, New Zealand domestic and international serviceseach week across a network that spans 145 destinations (including thoseserved by codeshare services) in Australia, the Asia-Pacific, the Americas,Europe and Africa.

The Group employs approximately 37,000 people, and also operates adiverse portfolio of airline-related businesses covering engineering,airports, catering, holidays and freight. The Qantas name and brand are among the most recognised inAustralia, and the company has a reputation for excellence in safety,operational reliability, engineering and maintenance, technicalinnovation and customer service.

CommunicationsBelinda de Rome, Group General Manager Corporate Communications� +612 9691 4773 @ [email protected]

Careers & HR� www.careers.qantas.com.au

QinetiQ Group plc� Cody Technology Park

Ively Road, FarnboroughHampshire GU14 OLXUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)8700 100942+44 (0)1252 393399

@ [email protected] � www.QinetiQ.comQinetiQ is a leading international defence and security technologycompany. The QinetiQ Group delivers innovative research-basedtechnology solutions and support services to governmental organisationsincluding the UK Secretary of State for Defence (MoD), the UK nationalintelligence and security agencies, the US Department of Defence (USDoD), the US Department of Homeland Security (US DHS) and otherintelligence and security agencies. Additionally, it services leading



aerospace, defence and security original equipment manufacturers(OEMs) and blue-chip commercial customers around the world.

CommunicationsDouglas Millard, Media Relations Manager� +44 (0)1252 394611@ [email protected]

Graduate RecruitmentMiranda Davies, Graduate Recruitment Manager� +44 (0)1684 894835@ [email protected]

Ramsey Hall Ltd� Head office

Avenue House, 62 The Avenue Southampton, Hampshire SO17 1XS United Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7288 2444@ [email protected]� www.ramseyhall.comProbably the UK’s leading executive aerospace recruiter. Ramsey Hall Ltd was the first firm of headhunters to join the RoyalAeronautical Society’s Corporate Partner Scheme.

From its four offices Ramsey Hall employs professional pilots andengineers within its team of consultants to offer high quality, clientfocused, executive recruitment and business psychology services.

The company uses leading edge psychometric job and candidateprofiling tools to deliver truly low risk resourcing solutions. Ramsey Hallhas an outstanding record of successful recruitment in virtually everyaerospace discipline.

Raytheon Systems Ltd� The Pinnacles

Elizabeth WayHarlow United Kingdom

� +44 (0)1279 426862+44 (0)1279 410413

@ [email protected] Systems Ltd (RSL) has a strong indigenous design andmanufacturing capability in the UK, employing over 1,500 people atseven sites.

RSL is a prime contractor and tier one supplier to the UK Ministry ofDefence, designing, developing and manufacturing a wide range ofadvanced electronic products and systems.RSL’s diverse commercial activities include radar systems for air trafficcontrol, integrated electronic systems and software engineering.RSL exports systems and equipment to around 50 countries worldwide.

CommunicationsRobin Hughes, Media Relations Manager� +44 (0)1895 816291@ [email protected]

Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HR Tony Robinson, HR Executive� +44 (0)1279 407792@ [email protected]

Reynolds Technological Inquiries (RTI)� 2nd Floor,

International House1 St Katharine’s WayLondon E1W 1TWUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7481 2150+44 (0)20 7481 2149

@ [email protected]� www.rtiforensics.comReynolds Technological Inquiries Limited, RTI Ltd, is an experiencedinternational consultancy of multidiscipline casualty investigation and safetyspecialists serving aircraft and component manufacturers, as well as aircraftowners and operators since 1975. With affiliated laboratories and offices inNorth and Central America, RTI Ltd can respond to a wide range of matters,including aviation incidents, marine casualties and rail disasters and providecritical independent technical analysis to determine the cause of seriousaccidents or equipment failures worldwide.

RTI’s team of aviation experts are involved in a variety of matters toclearly explain investigation findings whilst aided by its own computerreconstructed flight path animations to demonstrate ‘Black Box’ data.Well known for providing practical solutions to complex technicalproblems and interactive visual presentations for training, RTI is an activecorporate member of the International Society of Air Safety Investigatorsand staff members are Fellows of the RAeS.

Managing DirectorJoe Reynolds

CommunicationsDr Simon Mitchell, Aviation Division Manager

Rockwell Collins (UK) Ltd� Suttons Business Park

Reading RG6 1LAUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1189 261111+44 (0)1189 664016

@ [email protected]� www.rockwellcollins.comRockwell Collins (UK) Ltd provides communications and aviationelectronic solutions for commercial and government customers. As awholly-owned subsidiary of Rockwell Collins Inc, we offercommunications, navigation, data link products and systems, as well asintegrated systems solutions, together with an extensive service andsupport capability.

Coupled with our proven delivery performance, our advanced researchand development activities give us unrivalled expertise and experience innetworking waveforms, enabling us to deliver high-performance,mission-specific systems in the air, land and sea environments.

Communications Debby Cooper, European Marketing Co-ordinator� +44 (0)1189 359029@ [email protected]

Rolls-Royce plc� 65 Buckingham Gate

London SW1E 6ATUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)2072 229020+44 (0)2072 331733

� www.rolls-royce.comRolls-Royce is a global business providing power systems for use on land,at sea and in the air. The group has a balanced business portfolio with

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leading positions in the civil and defence aerospace, marine and energymarkets.

There are some 54,000 Rolls-Royce gas turbines in service and theygenerate a demand for high-value services throughout their operationallives. Rolls-Royce is a technology leader, employing 38,000 people inoffices, manufacturing and service facilities in 50 countries.

Communications Nicky-Louth Davies, Director of Corporate Communications � +44 (0)20 7227 9232@ [email protected]

Career & HRKen Fulton, HR Director Engineering� +44 (0)1332 249421@ [email protected]

[email protected]

Graduate RecruitmentCheryle Robertson � +44 (0)1332 245119@ [email protected]

Royal Air Force� Adastral Hall

RAF CranwellSleaford Lincolnshire NG34 8GZ United Kingdom

� +44 (0)1400 266496+44 (0)1400 262220

� www.rafcareers.comRAF Engineer Officers keep our aircraft and communications equipmentoperating at peak performance. You’ll receive excellent training andhave the opportunity to work with state of the art technology.Depending on your qualifications and capabilities, you’ll work in one oftwo areas – Aerosystems or Communications/Electronics. Alongsidetheir technical skills, Engineer Officers are also leaders and we’ll expectyou to manage and motivate your team of technicians.

Communications, Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRSquadron Leader Steve Trollone

Royal International Air Tattoo� Douglas Bader House

Horcott Hill, FairfordGloucestershire GL7 4RBUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1285 713300 Extension 5306+44 (0)1285 713268

@ [email protected]� www.airtattoo.comThe world’s largest military airshow, held annually at RAF Fairford,Gloucestershire. This 3-day spectacle attracts around160,000 spectatorsand is held in support of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust. The AirTattoo’s blend of informality and professionalism, plus its commitmentto excellence, creates the perfect environment for military heads andleaders in the defence and aerospace industries to meet.

Chairman, Fred Crawley, CBE, FCIB, FRAeS

Chief Executive & Director, Tim Prince, Ext: 5306

Commercial Director, Caroline Rogers, Ext: 5368

Marketing Deputy Director, Helen Webb, Ext: 5319

Sponsorship Development Manager, Francesca Heap, Ext: 5326

CommunicationsMr Richard Arquati, Senior Press & Public Relations Officer, Ext: 5361@ [email protected]

Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises� Douglas Bader House

Horcott HillFairford Gloucestershire GL7 4RB. United Kingdom

� +44 (0)1285 713300 Extension 5000+44 (0)1295 713268

@ [email protected]� www.airtattoo.comThe Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises is the trading arm of theRoyal Air Force Charitable Trust. In addition to organising the worldfamous Royal International Air Tattoo, RAFCTE also offers eventmanagement and consultancy services and organises the prestigiousannual ‘Royal Air Force in Concert’ national tour. RAFCTE supports theTrust in fulfilling its aims, which are: to develop a spirit of air mindednessin young people, to assist the promotion of recruitment to the RAF andhelp support the wider family of RAF charities.

RAFCT ChairmanAir Chief Marshal Sir John Cheshire KBE CB FRAeS

All other contacts as the Royal International Air Tattoo.

Royal Air Force Museum � Cosford

ShifnalShropshire TF11 8UP

� +44 (0)1902 376200+44 (0)1902 376211

@ [email protected]� www.rafmuseum.org/cosford � www.nationalcoldwarexhibition.org.uk Visit the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford and soar through anoutstanding collection of aircraft and associated memorabilia. TheMuseum houses one of the greatest aircraft collections in the world andis acclaimed for its variety of content on display. This free fun day outincludes, warplanes, research aircraft, military transport and now open,the National Cold War Exhibition.

A major feature of this unique exhibition is Britain’s three V-Bombers:Vulcan, Victor and Valiant. A number of aircraft are suspended in flyingattitudes, including the Dakota, Canberra, Meteor and Lightning.Interactive kiosks and audio visual Hotspots tell the story of the Cold Warin a fun and innovative way.

CommunicationsKaren Crick, Marketing Manager� +44 (0)1902 376208@ [email protected]

Education LiaisonPhilip Clayton, Education Officer� +44 (0)1902 376241@ [email protected]



Royal Australian Air Force� Office of 2Chief of Air Force

R1-6-C2001Russel2l Offices Depar2tment of DefenceCan2berra ACT 2600

� +61 2 6265 5474+61 2 6265 1843

@ [email protected]� www.airforce.gov.auThe Royal Australian Air Force has an international reputation for itsmilitary expertise and professionalism. It operates some of the mosttechnologically advanced equipment in the world, employing over13,000 highly skilled and professional personnel in Australia and aroundthe world, providing air and space power for Australia’s security.Mission: Swift and decisive application of air and space power. Vision:To be a balanced expeditionary, networked Air Force capable ofachieving the Government’s objectives through the swift and decisiveapplication of air and space power in joint operations or as a part of alarger coalition force.

AM Chief of Air ForceAir Marshal M.D. Binskin

Coordination and Public Affairs � +61 2 6265 3343

Defence Force Recruiting � www.defencejobs.gov.au

Director Career Enhancement CP1-6-131, Northcott Drive, Department of Defence, Campbell, ACT2600 � +61 2 6266 3551

Director Civilian People Strategies and Support Air ForceR1-6-B028, Russell Offices, Department of Defence, ACT 2600 � +61 2 6265 5506

Royal Bank of Scotland� 13 Bishopgate

London EC2M 3URUnited Kingdom

� www.rbs.comThe Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc is one of the world’s largestfinancial services companies with over 170,000 employees, deliveringworld class banking and financial services in more than 50 countries,across a global network.

RBS’s business divisions provide a range of retail and corporatebanking, financial markets, insurance and wealth management services.The Group’s brands include RBS, NatWest, Ulster Bank, Coutts, Citizensand many other “household name” financial services companies. In2007, RBS Group formed a consortium with Fortis Bank and BancoSantander to acquire ABN AMRO.

The RBS’s Global Markets division is a leading banking partner tomajor corporations, financial institutions and public sector clientsaround the world. Global Markets provides an extensive range of debtmarkets, treasury and investor products, asset and portfoliomanagement and transaction banking services.

Head of Aerospace & DefenceRichard Hooke@ [email protected]� +44 (0)20 7085 7697

Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm� Rear Admiral Simon Charlier

Chief of Staff (Aviation) and Rear Admiral Fleet Air ArmNavy Command HeadquartersLeach Building, Whale IslandPortsmouth. PO2 8BYUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)2392 625292� www.royal-navy.mod.uk The mission of the Fleet Air Arm is to deliver Air Power from the sea

CommunicationsCommander Geoff Bowker Royal NavyStaff Officer Fleet Air Arm� +44 (0)2393 625867

Education LiaisonLt Cdr Wayne Grant, RNFleet Aviation, Engineering Training Staff Officer@ [email protected]� +44 (0)2392 625459

S & C Thermofluids Ltd� The Old Tannery

Kelston, Bath BA1 9AN United Kingdom

� +44 (0)1179 327378+44 (0)1179 329652

� www.thermofluids.co.ukS & C Thermofluids has over 20 years’ experience in applied R&Dengineering, encompassing fluid dynamics and heat transfer. Thecompany uses advanced CAE techniques, in particular CFD, and low costexperimental facilities. S & C Thermofluids has particular expertise in thefield of nozzles and associated plumes. The quality management system isaccredited to ISO9001 and TickIT.

DirectorDr. Tony Smith� +44 (0)1179 327378@ [email protected]

Second Sight Consultants� 10 Digswell Road,

Welwyn Garden CityHerts AL8 7PA

� +44 (0)1707 881069+44 (0)1707 881069

@ [email protected]� www.secondsightconsultants.comSecond Sight provides cost-effective business consulting in aircraftcomponent supply and support markets through structured, innovativeapproaches to commercial and technical problem solving. A globalaerospace network and experience in other industries and technologiesfacilitates major business improvements in production and maintenancesectors with European and US customers.

Recently, we continue to assist LORD Corporation with rapid EuropeanMarket growth and are working with maintenance companies in M & Aand the establishment of support strategies. Other areas of specific expertise are:

• Technology transfer and culture change• Training /Simulation• Avionics/Microelectronics • Adhesives/Composites• Chemical/ Environmental Issues

Managing DirectorColin Buck



SELEX Communications� Marconi House

New StreetChelmsford, Essex CM1 1PLUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1245 353221+44 (0)1245 275211

� www.selex-comms.co.ukSELEX Communications, a Finmeccanica company, is a communicationssystems supplier for military and civil customers. Uniquely placed tolead the delivery of network centric communications, the company’scapabilities encompass solutions for joint, land, sea and air applications,secure and mission critical communications. Leader in advancedtechnology with over 100 years of experience, SELEX Communicationsdevelops state-of-the-art communications solutions meeting customerrequirements and exceeding their expectations. SELEX Communicationsemploys more than 5,000 people world-wide, with offices and plants inItaly, the UK, USA, Germany, Turkey, Romania and South America. UKemployees total 1,000.

SELEX Galileo� Sigma House

Christopher Martin RoadBasildonEssex, SS14 3ELUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1268 522822+44 (0)1268 883140

@ [email protected]� www.selex-sas.comA stronger, more powerful force in integrated sensor solutions.

SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems Limited and Galileo AvionicaSpA now operate internationally as a single company, withinFinmeccanica, known as SELEX Galileo. SELEX Galileo provides world-class surveillance, protection, tracking, targeting, avionics and imagingsystems across land, sea, air and space.

SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems is one of Europe’s leadingdefence electronics businesses employing over 7000 people throughoutthe United Kingdom, Italy and the United States.

Key capabilities include:• Air Systems, Unmanned Air Systems and Simulators• Electronic Warfare and Battlespace• Electro-Optics and Naval• Land Systems, Support and Service Solutions• Radar and Advanced Targeting

Communications Penny McPherson, Head of Promotions� +44 (0)1268 883658@ [email protected]

Graduate Recruitment Nerys Mallet, Graduate Recruitment Manager� +44 (0)1268 885000@ [email protected]

Careers & HRDarren Soley, Human Resources Manager� +44 (0)1268 885000@ [email protected]

SELEX Sistemi Integrati Ltd� Broad Oak Business Park

PortsmouthHampshire PO3 5PQUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)2392 227784+44 (0)2392 227833

@ [email protected]� www.selex-si.com

SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SI) is the systems integration part of theFinmeccanica Group. We are a world-leader in delivering advanced,integrated solutions based on a strong pedigree in a number ofdemanding domains, including defence, security, air and maritime.

Our expertise in real-time, mission-critical, integrated solutions enablesus to provide customers with advanced solutions in the areas ofresilience, security, safety and the protection of critical infrastructure,people, resources and territories.

Our customers include; defence forces, NATO, air traffic serviceproviders, commercial airports, coastguards, Government agencies andCritical National Infrastructure (CNI) providers in the private and publicsectors.

Managing DirectorMichael Clayforth Carr � +44 (0)2392 227784@ [email protected]

CommunicationsKaren Rogers � +44 (0)2392 227784@ [email protected]

Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HR Mike Marriage� +44 (0)2392 226117@ [email protected]

Serco Defence Science & Technology� Enterprise House

11 Bartley Wood Business ParkHook. RG27 9XB United Kingdom

� +44 (0)1256 745900� www.serco.comSerco Defence, Science and Technology combines Serco’s extensivecapabilities in the defence, science and nuclear arenas to give ourcustomers what they really need – independent, efficient, sustainable andassured service delivery in ever more complex operating environments.We enable our customers to succeed in these environments by serving asan intelligent integrator of people, processes, equipment and technology.Our approach delivers value-for-money services that sustain and enhancecustomer operations through the life of our contracts. We offer a provenbusiness proposition tailored to meet the needs of our customers – todayand in the future.

CommunicationsJane Stanley� +44 (0)1256 745979@ [email protected]

CareersKatie Fearn, HR Administrator� +44 (0)1256 745976@ [email protected]



Shell Aviation Ltd� Shell Aviation Ltd

Shell CentreLondon. SE1 7NAUnited Kingdom

� www.shell.com/aviationShell Aviation is a world leader in marketing aviation fuel and operatingairport-fuelling facilities, but it also has a huge range of knowledge oneverything from formulating better fuels to designing and managingcost-effective installations.

The company has invested heavily in the future of aviation – in newlocations and in upgrades to existing ones, in technical advances, andin people – at local, regional and global levels. It is one of the few fuelcompanies with research and development facilities dedicated to theaviation sector.

Following an investigation of customer requirements, Shell Aviationhas made major improvements to the way it works, in order to offergreater efficiency, responsiveness and professionalism. Its operatingmethods major on local strength backed by global support and it placesgreat emphasis on training, meaning that the skills and professionalismof its people are maintained at a higher level than ever before.

Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers (SIAE)� 5th Storey Core A,

Airline House (SIN ALH 05-A)25 Airline Road, Singapore 819829

� +65 6541-6300+65 6542-9034

@ [email protected]� www.siae.org.sgSIAE is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting AviationSafety and Aerospace Technology.

Since its formation in 1975, the Institute has served as a forum foraerospace engineers to exchange ideas and share knowledge for theirprofessional development as well as to help Singapore develop avibrant aerospace industry.

SIAE has a membership of over 400 professionals and 25corporations. SIAE is affiliated to the International Federation ofAirworthiness, the Singapore Professional Centre and the Associationof Aerospace Industries (Singapore) and the Royal Aeronautical Society.

SIAE's continuing education programmes provide opportunities foraerospace engineers to upgrade themselves to maintain a pool ofqualified professionals to spearhead Singapore's drive to be the aviationhub of choice.

Sitec Group � 11 Shield Centre

Link RoadFilton, Bristol BS34 7BRUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1179 792396+44 (0)1179 799100

@ [email protected] � www.sitecgroup.com Sitec is one of Europe’s largest independently owned designengineering, management consultancy and recruitment companies, TheGroup operates over 4 continents with some 20 offices locations and in2007/8 turnover in excess of £91 million. The company provides design,analysis, project management, environmental management and safetyassurance support to a wide range of industry sectors, including theaerospace and defence. Space, marine, pertro-chemical, nuclear andutilities.

Managing Director David Harris@ [email protected]� +44 (0)1179 792396

Careers Louise Jeans

Graduate Recruitment Alan Lever

SkillAir Aero Centre of Vocational Excellence � Northbrook College,

10 Cecil Pashley WayShoreham AirportWest Sussex. BN44 5FF United Kingdom

� +44 (0)1273 234350� www.skillair.com SkillAir Centre of Vocational Excellence is a partnership of NorthbrookCollege Sussex, Farnborough College of Technology Hampshire andBrooklands College Surrey coming together to provide Aircraftengineering training within southern England. We will try to providetraining from within our own resources, where this is not possible we willprovide a link with a training provider who can meet the requirement.

The partnership provides training from Young apprenticeship and thenew diploma through to Foundation Degrees and MSCs. The partnershipalso provides training for the EASA A Licence at Northbrook College andthe EASA B Licence online through Part66NOW.com.

Main ContactGeoff SperlingSkillAir CoVE Manager� +44 (0)1273 234352@ [email protected]

Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC)� Salamanca Square

9 Albert EmbankmentLondon SE1 7SPUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7091 4500+44 (0)20 7091 4545

@ [email protected]� www.sbac.co.ukSBAC is the UK’s national trade association representing companiessupplying civil air transport, defence, homeland security and space. SBACencompasses the British Aviation Group and the UKSpace.

Together with its regional partners, SBAC represents over 2,600companies, assisting them in developing new business globally,facilitating innovation and competitiveness and providing regulatoryservices in technical standards and accreditation.

Chief ExecutiveIan Godden

CommunicationsMathew Knowles Communications Manager

Careers Andy Leather



South African Air Force� Air Force Headquarters

Private Bag X199Dequar Rd, Pretoria 0001South Africa

� +27 12 312 1413+27 12 512 2803

@ [email protected]� www.af.mil.zaThe second oldest air force in the world, the SAAF has a rich heritage inwartime and peacetime. The air force is undergoing major changesbecause of changes in South Africa and constantly acquires new andadvanced aircraft and systems to meet Africa’s challenges.SAAF members are expected to be adaptable, do things that have notbeen done before and build an organisation ready to protect SouthAfrica and serve its people.

As the owners and operators of a small but varied fleet, the SAAF isalways faced with the challenge of doing much with limited resources.The SAAF employs engineers and technical specialists who, thoughseemingly at the end of the world, take on interesting and variedchallenges with world-leading technologies in what is arguably themost beautiful and diverse country for its size on earth.

CommunicationsColonel J.D. van der Westhuizen� +27 12 312 2134

Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRLieutenant Colonel A. Saulse� +27 12 312 2983

Spectrum Capital London Limited� 24 Lombard Street

London EC3V 9AJUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)20 7929 0971+44 (0)20 7929 3103

@ [email protected] a period of more than 20 years Spectrum has established asuccessful track record as a leading independent arranger of, andinvestor in, structured solutions for the aviation industry. Its activitiesrange from negotiating equipment procurement via the majorairframe/engine manufacturers to advising buyers and lessees of aircraftand airport infrastructure equipment on their optimum financingstrategy.

Spectrum possesses a wide range of integrator, structuring andadvisory skills in support of airlines, manufacturers, airports, ATCoperators, service providers and financial institutions, including banksand leasing companies.

Spectrum structures and provides lending and leasing solutions,sources of cross-border equity and debt finance for both newequipment and refinancing. It has a considerable skills base in therestructuring of problem loans and workout scenarios, and providescorporate finance and strategic advice to major clients.

Communications & HRJudy Alderton, Office Manager� +44 (0)20 7929 8613@ [email protected].

SR Technics UK � P.O.Box

FlughofstrasseCH-8058 Zurich AirportSwitzerland

� +41 43 812 17 17+41 44 810 69 95

@ [email protected]� www.srtechnics.comSR Technics is one of the world’s leading independent providers oftechnical services for the civil aviation sector. The SR Technics Group offersits customer airlines comprehensive and totally-tailored solutions for thetechnical support and management of their aircraft fleets, engines andcomponents. With its head office at Zurich Airport, SR Technics providesits services through an extensive network of international operations andsales offices in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. About 500 airlinecustomers currently entrust some 750 aircraft, 300 engines and 78 000components a year to its care. For further information please visitwww.srtechnics.com.

Chief Executive Bernd Kessler

CommunicationsMarco Imboden, Head of Marketing & Communications@ [email protected]

Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRSR Technics (THC), Human Resources, CH-8058 Zurich Airport,Switzerland, More information on: http://www.srtechnics-jobs.com/

Stellenbosch UniversityDepartment of Mechanical & MechatronicEngineering� Private Bag X1

Matieland, Stellenbosch7602 South Africa

� +27-21 808 4376+27-21 808 4958

@ [email protected]� www.mecheng.sun.ac.zaThe Department offers BEng, MEng, MScEng, and PhD programmes inmechanical engineering, and mechatronic engineering, as well as anMScEng programme in aeronautical engineering. The BEng programmesare accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa and recognisedinternationally under the Washington Accord. The Department’s mainactivities are teaching, contract research and consulting, with strengths inthe following areas: structural optimisation & FEM, FRC structures,turbomachinery design and testing, optimal coordinated control, “noise,vibration and harshness”, CFD, granular flow modelling, cooling systems,machine vision systems, and biomedical engineering.

Head of DepartmentProf AH Basson

Communications/Careers/HRMs Welma Liebenberg



Symbiotics Ltd� Cheltenham Film Studios

Arle Court, Hatherley LaneCheltenham GL51 6PNUK

� +44 (0)1242 692653+44 (0)1242 269234

@ [email protected]� www.symbioticsltd.comSymbiotics Ltd is a Human Performance Consultancy with a diverserange of products and customers. We offer a complete service inIndividual and Team Assessment, Human Factors and Training Designand Delivery to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions in a world-wide market.

Symbiotics’ staff are qualified human factors, training or systemsengineering personnel or psychologists, with considerable experience inTri-service Defence and commercial projects.

Symbiotics has also developed its own tool “ADAPT” to help assesshuman behaviour under pressure and select the right people for a taskor to identify skill gaps so that appropriate training can be provided.

Managing DirectorNikki Heath

CommunicationsDave Burley

TAG Farnborough Airport� Farnborough Airport

FarnboroughHampshire. GU14 6XAUnited Kingdm

� +44 (0)1252 379000+44 (0)1252 379051

@ [email protected]� www.tagaviation.comThe most modern and efficient business aviation airport in Europe, TAGFarnborough Airport is the most convenient gateway to London, offering:

• Direct aircraft access for passengers • The best alternative to the congestion of other London airports

Streamlined immigration and customs procedures • VIP Terminal with executive facilities for crew and passengers• Hangarage for both transient and based aircraft up to BBJ2 and

Airbus 319/320 • TAG Farnborough Engineering on-site• Other on-site services: 4* Hotel, Flight Safety Training Centre,

Fuel, Catering & Cleaning.

Voted the #1 FBO in Europe in 2004, 2006, and 2007

Chief Executive Brandon O’Reilly

Marketing CommunicationsElaine Turner

Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HRVeronique Van Haelen

Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Co., Ltd.� 20 Daliao Road

Gao Qi International Airport, XiamenPeople’s Republic of China 361006

� +86 592 573 7621+86 592 573 0214

@ [email protected]� www.taeco.comTaeco has five hangars which house ten B747 sized and four B737 sizedaircraft simultaneously. Heavy Maintenance capability covers A330, A340,B737, B747, B757, B767, B777 and MD11 up to D checks. Taeco alsoprovides the following services:

• Line maintenance in Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen • Cargo conversion on B747 • Engineering services • Parts manufacturing • Training

CommunicationsJacqueline Jiang � +86-592-573-7621@ [email protected]

Thales UK plc� 2 Dashwood Lang Road

The Bourne Business ParkAddlestone, Nr WeybridgeSurrey KT15 2NXUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1932 824800+44 (0)1932 824948

@ uk.enquiriesthalesgroup.com� www.thalesgroup.com/ukDefence and Security markets. Building on proven capabilities in largeand complex software systems, Thales steps up to the security challengesof its customers in an increasingly interconnected, technology-drivenworld.

Civil and military systems benefit from many of the same technologiesand innovations. Developing these dual technologies has been a longtradition for Thales, with its global network of 22,000 high-levelresearchers.

Leveraging a global presence and spanning the entire value chain,from prime contracting to equipment, Thales plays a pivotal role inmaking the world a safer place.

Chief ExecutiveAlex Dorrian, CBE

CommunicationsJon Lunn, Head of External Communications� +44 (0)1932 824876@ [email protected]

Education Liaison & CareersDawn Ohlson, Director Educational Affairs� +44 (0)1932 824958



Thomas Cook Aircraft Engineering� Hangar One

Western Maintenance AreaRunger LaneManchester International AirportUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1614 984400 +44 (0)1614 984417

� www.thomascook.comThomas Cook Aircraft Engineering, an integral part of Thomas CookGroup PLC is based at Manchester International Airport in the UK andprovides full engineering & maintenance services including ContinuingAirworthiness support to the group’s airlines and third party customers.The organisations EASA approvals include Airbus and Boeing basemaintenance at Manchester and Line Station maintenance at variouslocations throughout the UK and overseas including Cancun, Sanford,Puerto Plata, Sharm El Sheikh and Montego Bay.

Managing Director:Lucas Mollan

Marketing & Commercial ManagerGudmundur Axelsson

CommunicationsRebecca Waud� +44 (0)1614 92718

Careers, Graduate Recruitment & HREmily Perkins, HR Manager� +44 (0)1614 984403

TUI Travel Plc� TUI Travel House

Crawley Business CentreFleming WayCrawley, West SussexRH10 9QL United Kingdom

� +44 (0)1293 645906+44 (0)1293 645701

� www.tuitravelplc.comTUI Travel PLC is a leading international leisure travel group which operatesin approximately 180 countries worldwide and serves more than 30 millioncustomers in over 20 source markets. Headquartered in Crawley, nearGatwick airport in the UK, the Group employs approximately 48,000people and operates a pan-European airline consisting of 156 aircraft. Thecompany mainly serves the leisure travel consumer and is organised andmanaged through four business Sectors: Mainstream, Specialist &Emerging Markets, Activity and Online Destination Services.

Director Aero Political Affairs - UKMervyn Granshaw@ [email protected]

University of Oxford - Begbroke Science Park� Sandy Lane

YarntonOxford. OX5 1PFUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1865 283700+44 (0)1865 374992

@ [email protected]� www.begbroke.ox.ac.ukOxford University’s Begbroke Science Park is a pioneering development.It hosts an holistic combination of academic staff, research facilities,

high tech spin-off and start-up companies, and knowledge transfernetworks that span a range of disciplines and business sectors.Begbroke’s mission is to create and sustain an environment in which theinteraction of Research, Business and Learning constantly produce newsynergies - and to translate these synergies into innovations to meettoday’s industrial challenges.

Academic DirectorProfessor Peter Dobson

Senior Programme ManagerDr Anthony Klepping

University of Pretoria� Department of Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering

Pretoria 0002, South Africa� +27 12 420 4111

+27 12 362 5168@ [email protected]� www.up.ac.zaTechnological innovation and its management and application areessential for the creation of prosperity in any country. The EngineeringSchool of the University of Pretoria gives students the education to makea considerable contribution in this field.

Our Engineering School is one of the largest of its kind in the countryand has various fields of specialisation. We have strong ties with industry.One of the benefits for our students is the high esteem in which ourgraduates are held, both nationally and internationally.The Engineering School have various Aeronautical related courses onoffer to complement the Engineering degree and also offer post graduatestudies.

University of the Witwatersrand, School of Mechanical, Industrial and AeronauticalEngineering� Johannesburg

PO Wits 2050South Afrca

� +27 11 717 7308+27 11 717 7049

@ [email protected]� www.wits.ac.za/EBE/Mecheng/� www.wits.ac.za/centres/nacoe/The University of the Witwatersrand is one of Africa’s leading Universities,and for over 80 years the School of Mechanical, Industrial andAeronautical Engineering has been at the forefront of the engineeringprofession in South Africa. For over 30 years the School has been hometo Africa’s only full undergraduate programme in aeronauticalengineering, as well as excellent flow and composite materials researchfacilities. The school hosts South Africa’s National Aerospace Center ofExcellence, funded by the national Department of Trade and Industry.Principle areas of research include unsteady gas dynamics, flightmechanics and control, and strong materials.

Communications Dr. Craig Law, Senior Lecturer� +27 11 717 7311@ [email protected]

Education Liaison Mrs. Hilary Jacobson, Administrative Manager� +27 11 717 7323



Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems Association(UAVS)� The Silver Building

London Farnborough AirportIvely RoadFarnboroughHampshire GU14 6XAUnited Kingdom

The Association represents the UK UAV systems industry to the UKGovernment in: Supporting development initiatives both in technologyand capability towards a cohesive UAV industry Promoting the wideroperation and acceptance of UAV systems in UK airspace

Addressing improvements needed in regulation, certification,operations and training of UAV systems Ensuring the safe, effectiveand integrated operation of UAV systems within UK airspace along sidemanned aircraft, and Recognising the relative perceptions and positionsof those already involved in space, air and ground aircraftenvironments.

It also provides the framework for UAV systems companies andorganisations to network within the industry and capitalise on marketopportunities as they arise. The Association also has strong links withother UAV systems international trade bodies and actively supportscollaboration globally.

ChairmanGary Clayton

Vice-ChairmanChris Day

Main ContactMr John Moreland, General Secretary� +44 (0)7775 604045.@ [email protected]

VEGA Group plc� 2 Falcon Way

Shire ParkWelwyn Garden CityHertfordshire AL7 1TWUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1707 391999+44 (0)1707 393909

@ [email protected]� www.vega-group.comVEGA provides independent consulting advice, innovative technologysolutions and teams of expert practitioners, to help clients realise higherlevels of success from their programmes and initiatives.

Our specialist capabilities are based on 30 years experience oftechnologically and operationally complex environments in Aerospace,Defence, Security & Resilience.

We are trusted by our clients to enhance the delivery of theirmission-critical operations, through-life capability effect andtechnology-enabled transformation programmes..Managing DirectorMichael Clayforth-Carr

CommunicationsMark Gunning

Careers & Graduate RecruitmentBarbara Puddephatt

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd� The Office

Manor RoyalCrawley, West Sussex. RH10 9NUUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1293 562345+44 (0)1293 561721

� www.virgin-atlantic.com Since it was founded in 1984, Virgin Atlantic has become Britain’s secondlargest carrier serving the world’s major cities. Now based at Gatwick,Heathrow, Manchester and Glasgow airports, it operates long haulservices to 30 destinations world-wide. Virgin Atlantic currently has afleet of 38 aircraft and employs more than 8,000 staff world-wide.

Virgin Atlantic has pioneered a range of innovations such as the newUpper Class Suite, setting new standards of service, which itscompetitors have subsequently sought to follow. Despite Virgin Atlantic’sgrowth the service still remains customer driven with an emphasis onvalue for money, quality, fun and innovation.

Director of External Affairs & Route DevelopmentBarry Humphreys, � +44 (0)1293 747065@ [email protected]

VT Support Services� 1 Enterprise Way,

Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BSUnited Kingdom

VT Support Services is a leading operator in defence, emergency andcommercial markets in the UK and overseas, managing key assetavailability and engineering support contracts. Through the VT Aerospacebusiness we deliver aviation and technical support to meet the demandsof air forces and military customers worldwide, including flying trainingand logistics management to global search and rescue. Through Ascentwe are partnering with the MoD to design and implement a new trainingsystem for future pilots and aircrew. The 25 year UK Military FlyingTraining System contract spans all three services and will encompass allaspects of training future pilots.

Managing Director, VT Support ServicesJohn Davies

Director and General Manager, VT AerospaceStuart Cameron

Business Development Manager, VT AerospaceAdam Tindall

Head of Corporate CommunicationsJane Henville

Weston Aerospace� 124 Victoria Road,

Farnborough,Hampshire GU14 7PW

� +44 (0)1252 544433+44 (0)1252 371216

@ [email protected]� www.westonaero.comWeston Aerospace is a major supplier of components andinstrumentation to the world’s producers of gas turbine engines andavionics systems for both civil and military applications. With a pedigreestretching back over 60 years, we continue to develop new products andtechnologies, maintaining our position at the leading edge of aerospacetransducer technology.



Weston Aerospace is part of the Esterline Sensors Group that hastwo other operating units, Auxitrol SA, and Norwich Aero Products Inc.Esterline Sensors Group cover the spectrum of aero-engine, aero-equipment and airframe applications and industrial derivatives.

Chief ExecutiveKen Smart� +44 (0)1252 54443

CommunicationsGinette Hales� +44 (0)1252 544433

CommercialPhil Bowker – Vice President Sales & Marketing ESG� +44 (0)1252 544433

Human ResourcesLouise Hart, Human Resources Manager� +44 (0)1252 544433

WHF Enterprises� Wincotts Hill Farm

WhichfordShipston-on-StourWarwickshire CV36 5PQUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1608 684467+44 (0)1608 684091

Main ContactTony Edwards@ [email protected]

World Airnews� PO Box 35082

Northway, 4065South Africa

� +27 31 564-1319 +27 31 563-7115

@ [email protected] � www.airnews.co.zaWorld Airnews is Africa’s largest aviation journal and has an averagemonthly circulation of over 12 000 and a readership average of 60,000.World Airnews is read regularly by senior executives, directors, pilots,engineers etc. of airlines, charter and air-taxi operators, civil airportauthorities, by commerce and industry and by people in all walks of lifewho are interested, or directly involved in the aviation industry.

World Airnews is recognised as the official journal for a number ofaviation organisations including the Commercial Aviation Association ofSouthern Africa, the SA Aerial Applicators’ Association, the AirsideOperators Association of SA, the Dakota Association, and the AircraftOwners & Pilots Association. Most provide World Airnews subscriptionsas a benefit of membership.

Wragge & Co. LLP� 55 Colmore Row

Birmingham. B3 2ASUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)87090 31000+44 (0)87090 41099

� www.wragge.comWragge & Co is a major UK law firm with over 600 lawyers providing afull range of legal services to businesses worldwide from offices inLondon and Birmingham. Internationally, we have offices in Brussels,Munich, Hong Kong and China and an association with German lawfirm Graf von Westphalen. We have extensive experience in the civil and

defence aerospace sectors and regularly advise clients such as the Ministryof Defence and British Airways on major aerospace and defence projectsincluding advising the MOD on its £4bn CVF aircraft carrier project. .Many of our lawyers have spent time working on secondment within thesector. We understand the industry’s commercial realities and strive topresent our clients with practical solutions.

Partner, Head of Aerospace & Defence Sector GroupJane Pittaway� +44 (0)1216 852803@ [email protected]

Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial� Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial

Halifax WayElvington, York YO41 4AUUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1904 608595+44 (0)1904 608246

@ [email protected]� www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.ukLargest independent air museum in Britain, Yorkshire Air Museum issituated in York on the unique WWll Station used by RAF and Frenchheavy bomber squadrons. It’s world famous collections include 50 historictypes plus significant archives including ACA & National Air Gunners. The20 acre parkland grounds includes a 400 seat restaurant and conferencecentre, plus environment site. A 10,000 ft international class runway isimmediately adjacent to the Museum which now attracts over 80,000visitors per year. Education forms one of it’s principal focuses. Events andpublications associated with the history of aviation are undertaken eachyear. “Reach for the Sky” national schools education programme onaviation during 2009, in partnership with RAeS.

CommunicationsChristine Mellor

CareersChristine Mellor

Human ResourcesSuzanne Pulleyn

Zenon Recruitment Ltd� 3000 Cathedral Hill

GuildfordSurrey.GU2 7YBUnited Kingdom

� +44 (0)1483 243584 +44 (0)1483 245120

@ [email protected]� www.zenon.aero

Zenon Aviation is one of Europe’s fastest growing specialist suppliers ofskilled personnel to the aviation industry. Its directors and consultantshave in excess of 20 years aerospace recruitment experience providingrecruitment support and advice to their clients and candidatesworldwide. Zenon currently supports their clients with consultancyservices, aiding them in their applications for AOC’s, coupled with arecruitment service satisfying their personnel requirements for vacanciessuch as post holders and senior executives through to qualifiedengineers, pilots and operationsstaff

Managing DirectorAndrew Middleton

Human ResourcesGraham Merriman

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