About 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.
AeSI's Legacy and Contributions :
Established in 1948 by the first Prime Minister of India
Played a pivotal role in promoting and advancing the aerospace industry in India
Represented by distinguished scientists and luminaries
Current leadership: Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy as President and Sh. S. Somanath as President-Elect.
Organizes lectures, workshops, seminars, conferences, and events to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration
Publications: Journal of Aerospace Sciences & Technologies and monthly newsletter for industry updates
Active engagement with policymakers and government stakeholders, shaping industry policies
Facilitates collaboration between industry, government, and academia
Nurtures a talented workforce, with thousands of graduates contributing to the industry's advancement