Aeronautical Society of India

Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) is the principal Society in India serving the professions in areas of aeronautics, aerospace and aviation. Its stated primary purpose is to "advance the sciences, engineering, technology and management of aerospace, aeronautics and aviation and to foster and promote the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits".

History

The Aeronautical Society of India a professional body, devoted to advancement of aeronautical sciences and engineering in India, was founded in 1948. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Patron-in-Chief of the Society. Currently Honorary Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is the Patron-in-Chief of the Society.

The Society has more than 5000 members drawn from all major aeronautical establishments such as Defence Research & Development Establishments, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, DGCA, Academic Institutions, Aeronautical Development Agency, Indian Air Force, Indian Space Research Organization, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, National Airports Authority of India, Air India, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Pawn Hans and private airlines. Most of the organizations / industries in this field in this country and abroad are Corporate Members of the Society.

Objectives

The objectives of the Society are to promote the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of aeronautical sciences and aircraft engineering and the elevation of the aeronautical profession.

The Aeronautical Society of India is the only forum in the country that provides intense interaction between professionals from all facets of civil and military aviation as well as the manufacturing/training/maintenance agencies. Over the years, the Aeronautical Society of India has generated large pool of aviation manpower through non-formal education and training programmes. .

Affiliation

1. 2. AICTE ( All India Council For Technical Education ) ; 3. The Engineering Council, London UK. ; 4. IITs ( Indian Institute Of Technology ) for GATE ( Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering ) for M.tech. :

Organisation

The Society is managed by a Council consisting of a President, President-Elect, Seven Vice Presidents, the Honorary Secretary General, Honorary Treasurer and fifteen Members, twelve of whom are elected and the other three nominated to represent special interests.

Activities

The Society’s activities include fraternization among professionals, promotion of aeronautical activities and policy and increased awareness of indigenous / international information/events through lectures, workshops and seminars on subject of topical interest.

The Society also conducts examinations in aeronautical engineering twice a year. A pass in this examination has been recognized by the Central Government in the Ministry of education as being equivalent to a degree in Aerospace Engineering from an Indian University. Approximately 50 candidates professional graduate every year. The Society is thus rendering a yeoman’s service by giving an opportunity to the young to acquire in Aerospace field without straining the educational system and providing flexibility to students to undertake this on a time flexibility basis. It also provides a centralized library facility to its members and students.

The Society publishes a quarterly journal containing Research and Technical papers on various facets of aeronautical sciences and a Quarterly Newsletter. The journal is of a very high standard and is rated world class.

The Society conducts and Annual Essay competition to recognize and encourage talent among young students, engineers and scientist, and awards prizes to winners.

The Society also confers a number of prestigious awards for outstanding contributions in fundamental / applied research in the field of aeronautics and space, every year.

The society also conduct international conference about manufacturing, R&D with lots of big player of aerospace like Rolls Royce, Airbus, Boeing, Also conduct conference at national level to have better industry interact mostly in Bangalore, Mumbai & Delhi

The society also partly fund to the Indian student who want to release their paper worldwide with technical support.

First Council of the Aeronautical Society of India (year 1948)

Patron-in Chief

Jawaharlal Nehru

President

N.C. Ghosh

Vice Presidents

V.M. Ghatage

H.M. Wadia

Hon. Secretary

P. Nilakantan

Hon. Treasurer

S.C. Sen

Members

B.C Carter Capt. L.M Manilal GP. Capt. Harjinder Singh D. Narayanamurti R.N. Kathju K.K. Ray R.R. Krishna Rao M.B Sarwate avhisek kumar

President

Dr VK Saraswat, Member NITI Aayog[1]

Chairman

Dr G. Satheesh Reddy, Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri and Director General, Missiles and Strategic Systems[2][3]

Patrons

Membership examination

The AeSI conducts Associate Membership Examination twice a year. In which applicant has to clear minimum 10 level of Section-A and 10 level of Section- B with training, Internship & projects of this examination which is recognized by the Ministry of Education, at par with a Bachelor’s Degree(BS) in Aerospace Engineering of University from India. This degree is recognized at par with British Bachelor Honors Degree in Engineering from Accredited UK University. Also Aeronautical Society of India(AeSI) have MoU with Royal Aeronautical Society(RAes) to have higher degree co-operation between professional bodies.

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/60b-defenceaerospace-opportunity-for-msmes/article7522980.ece
  2. ↑ http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20150810/2657651.html
  3. ↑ http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/aerospace-scientist-reddy-to-take-over-as-dg-of-drdo-unit-116071401130_1.html

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