As the regional embodiment of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the New Zealand Division is a multi-disciplinary organisation dedicated to the advancement of the aviation and aerospace community across the country.
Royal Aeronautical Society NZ Division Symposium 2026
Wednesday 17 March 2027 - Wellington Club, The Terrace, WellingtonThank you to all attendees and presenters at the 2025 event.
Next Symposium: 17 March 2027
The Wellington Club, Wellington
News and Events
RAeS Student Affiliate Membership for Auckland Student Members
To qualify for all of the free benefits of RAeS student membership, you should be in full-time study and intending to follow a career in aerospace. Free membership is available for the duration of your course. Full-time students studying at any level are able to apply...
2025 RAeS NZ Division Symposium- 31 October – Aviation in New Zealand’s Future
Title: Aviation in NZ’s Future. Theme: The role Aviation and Aerospace may play in New Zealand’s growth and future. Synopsis: With the focus and need to grow New Zealand’s economy, Aviation and the Aerospace sector have an important role...
Classic Fighters Omaka 18-20 April 2025
Branch news
Bay of Plenty Branch Meeting 3 July 2026
WHEN: Friday 3 July 2026WHERE: Boeing Room Classic Flyers. 9 Jean Batten Place, Mount Maunganui.SUBJECT: Our presenter at this meeting will be Des Underwood who will present his review of the history of Airspread Ltd, founded by Ron Graham in 1949. As well tracing,...
Bay of Plenty Branch Meeting 5 June 2026
WHEN: Friday 5 June 2026WHERE: Boeing Room Classic Flyers. 9 Jean Batten Place, Mount Maunganui.SUBJECT: Our presenter at this meeting Des Underwood will introduce the June meeting of the video replay of the interview with former Chief Concorde Pilot Mike Bannister...
Wellington Branch Meeting 21 May 2026
WHEN: Thursday 21 April 2026 - 5:30pm for 6:00pm WHERE: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, Level 15, Datacom Centre, 55 Featherston St., Wellington. SUBJECT: My Life and Times in Aviation by Phil Craig Discover how as a young lad the interest in aviation was...
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