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Aerospace partnership formalised between RAeS, IET and IMechE

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has formalised an Aerospace Partnership with Terms of Reference (TORs) between Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

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This Aerospace Partnership will harmonise the strengths of the three organisations in devising and implementing joined up activities to support the aerospace community and wider aerospace industry.

The partnership will support further collaboration on aerospace engineering initiatives and events, strengthen joint engagement with government and industry and recognise joined up efforts amongst all parties in supporting the sector. Full transcript of the TORs can be found here.

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Colin Sirett FRAeS, and Chair of the Learned Society Board said: “The RAeS welcomes this joined up approach with IET and IMechE that will consolidate our existing relations with both institutions and provide a mechanism to enhance our collaborative efforts for the benefit of the entire aerospace engineering ecosystem."
 
Stephen Phillips, Chair, Aerospace Board, IMechE said: “I am delighted that the cooperation between the IMechE, RAeS and IET within the Aerospace Partnership is being formalised today (24th July 2024) which will lead to the continued collaboration on learned society events, STEM, and a consistency in messaging on aerospace policy and technology to the benefit of our members, the industry, government and the wider public.”
 
Jonathan Watson, Vice Chair of the Aerospace Technical Network said: "It makes perfect sense for the aerospace communities from RAeS, IMechE and IET to work closely together. The combined efforts of our communities add value to our IET members, and those working in the aerospace industry and support our shared objectives of raising awareness and bringing public benefit."

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