AeSI

The Aeronautical Society of India was founded in 1948. It was inaugurated by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the then Prime Minister of India on 17 November 1948. He was also the first Patron-in-Chief of the Society. The Society Headquarters Building at 13 – B, Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi – 110 002 was also inaugurated by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru in 1963.

In these illustrious traditions, Dr. S Radhakrishnan, Smt. Indira Gandhi, Shri Rajiv Gandhi, Shri P V NarasimhaRao, Shri H D Deva Gowda,Shri I K Gujaral and Dr. Manmohan Singh were the successive Patrons-in-Chief of the Society. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam guided the society as its President 1992-94.

Objectives

The objective of the Society is to promote the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of aeronautical sciences and aircraft engineering as well as elevation of the aeronautical profession.

Organization

Over the years, the Society has grown into a major professional body in the field of aeronautics, aviation and aerospace. The Society has 19 Branches at all the important centers of aviation in the country. Chennai branch is located in Chennai catering requirement of aerospace industries and educational institutes in Tamil Nadu.

Management

The Chennai Branch is managed by core team consisting of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Joint Secretary and Executive members chosen from various establishments.

Activities of the Branch

• Conducts seminars/workshop on different disciplines of profession for the benefits of members
• Encourages students competition
• Collaborates with other institutes for conduct of various programmes
• Recognises services of aviation veterans and awards life time achievement awards
• Enrols members for the branch

Contribution

Technology continues to be one of the most significant drivers for growth in the century. In aerospace engineering, India has great opportunity to leverage technology to generate economic growth and development. The Aeronautical Society of India endeavours its members to understand, appreciate and further develop these opportunities to the advantage of the country and the mankind.