Wellington

Royal Aeronautical Society – New Zealand Division

Wellington Branch

Branch Committee

  • Chair – Peter Johnson FRAeS
  • Vice Chair – John Lanham FRAeS
  • Secretary – To be appointed
  • Treasurer – Andrew Heald
  • Committee Member – John McKinlay MRAeS
  • Committee Member – David Saunders
  • Committee Member – John Cook Affiliate
  • Committee Member – David Jupp Affiliate, Editor of Wings & Things
  • Youth in Aviation Member – to be appointed

Branch Mailing Address

RAeS Wellington Branch
PO Box 15082
Wellington 6243

Branch News

BRANCH MEETINGS

Our meetings are normally held the fourth Thursday of each month, February to November.
The Branch is currently looking for a central Wellington meeting venue for when meetings return to normal. The venue for each meeting will be advised below and in the monthly newsletter.

The AGM is usually held during the March meeting.

Wellington Newsletter

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Wellington Branch Meeting Thursday 28 August 2025

by | Aug 7, 2025 |

WHEN: Thursday 28 August - 5:30pm for 6:00pm start. WHERE: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand,Level 15, Asteron Centre, 55 Featherston St., Wellington. SUBJECT: Tāwhaki Special Use Airspace - 'The Journey' by Adam Houston CAA Emerging Technologies Programme Team....

Wellington Branch Meeting Thursday 24 July 2025

by | Jul 18, 2025 |

WHEN: Thursday 24 July - 5:30pm for 6:00pm start WHERE: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand,Level 15, Asteron Centre, 55 Featherston St., Wellington SUBJECT: "UK Reaper (MQ-9) Programme – Engineering Management Challenges”by Rebecca Langton Within the unclassified...

Wellington Branch Meeting 19 June 2025

by | Jun 18, 2025 |

WHEN: Thursday 19 June 2025 WHERE: The Wellington Club, Level 4 / 88 The Terrace, Wellington Central SUBJECT: "Spitfire Flight – Biggin Hill" by David Saunders David will provide a short overview of 2-seat Spitfires and then go on to tell his story about his Dad’s...

Wellington Branch Meeting – Thursday 8 May 2025

by | May 5, 2025 |

When: Thursday 8 May - 5:30pm for 6:00pm start Where: The Wellington Club, Level 4 / 88 The Terrace, Wellington Central Presentation: "The challenges & progress in Human Powered Flight" by Roger Warren; BSc, Diploma Industrial Design. MRAeS. Discover what does it...

Wellington End of Year Function

by | Nov 15, 2024 | ,

Thursday 28 November - Branch End of Year Function, 5:00pm for 5:30pm start Saigon Restaurant and Bar, 126 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington"Discover the true flavours of Vietnam at Saigon Restaurant & Bar. Enjoy delicious Pho, spring rolls, and more in a...