The Royal Aeronautical Society Montreal Branch The Evolving Role of Law in the Profession of Aeronautics Dr. Ruwantissa Abeyratne FRAeS 1 August 2006 1 The Royal Aeronautical Society (1866) “ The one multidisciplinary institution dedicated to the global aerospace community ” 2 2 The Royal Aeronautical Society (1866) 3 3 The Royal Aeronautical Society (1866) • Over 19,000 members in 100+ countries 3 3 The Royal Aeronautical Society (1866) • Over 19,000 members in 100+ countries • International network of 70 branches 3 3 The Royal Aeronautical Society (1866) • Over 19,000 members in 100+ countries • International network of 70 branches • More than 4,000 young members 3 3 The Royal Aeronautical Society (1866) • Over 19,000 members in 100+ countries • International network of 70 branches • More than 4,000 young members • Over 100 businesses as corporate members 3 3 Benefits of RAeS Membership 4 4 Benefits of RAeS Membership • Worldwide professional recognition 4 4 Benefits of RAeS Membership • Worldwide professional recognition • Right to use nominal designations at appropriate grades 4 4