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".
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The Aeronautical Society of India a professional body, devoted to advancement of aeronautical sciences and engineering in India, was founded in the year 1948. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the great visionary of India was the first Patron-in-Chief of the Society. Currently Honorary Prime Minister Shri Dr.Manmohan Singh is the Patron-in-Chief of the Society.
The Society has its strength of 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.
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.
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.
The Society’s activities include fraternization amongst 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 Aeronautical Engineering from an Indian University. Approximately 50 candidates graduate every year. The Society is thus rendering a yeoman’s service by giving an opportunity to the young to acquire a degree in Aeronautical Engineering without straining the educational system and providing flexibility to students to undertake this on a part time 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.
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
Mr G M Rao (Group Chairman of GMR group[1]) [2]
Former president Mr V Thulasidas (Chairman & Managing Director of Air India)
Dr Manmohan Singh (Prime Minister of India)
The Society conducts Associate Membership Examination twice a year. A pass in Section-A and Section- B of this examination has been recognized by the Ministry of Education, at par with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from an India University. The degree is called Chartered Engineering or Professional Engineering.
This Degree is recognized by :-
- Government of India
- The Engineering Council, London UK.
The holder of this degree is also Eligible to appear for GATE, to pursue for post graduate studies in India.
A person has to clear section A and B each consisting of about 20(new syllabus) exams.
Its motive is to promote the advancement and dissemination of knowledge of Aeronautical and Aerospace Sciences / Technologies, and to strive for the elevation of Aeronautical and Aerospace profession.
Over the years, the Society has grown into a major professional body in the field of aeronautics, aviation & aerospace. The Society has 16 branches at all the important centers of aviation in the counter viz. Agra, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Kochi, Mumbai, Nasik, Nagpur, Pune, New Delhi, Sunabeda & Trivuvananthapuram. Society also has Journal Division and CFD Division at Bangalore.