Royal Aeronautical Society
| Abbreviation | RAeS |
|---|---|
| Formation | January 1866 |
| Type | Professional institution |
| Legal status | Non-profit company |
| Location |
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Region served | Worldwide |
Chief Executive | David Edwards FRAeS |
Main organ | Board of Trustees |
| Affiliations | Engineering Council |
| Website | aerosociety |
The Royal Aeronautical Society, also known as the RAeS, is a British multi-disciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community. Founded in 1866, it is the oldest aeronautical society in the world. Members, Fellows, and Companions of the society can use the post-nominal letters MRAeS, FRAeS, or CRAeS, respectively.