The society has been at the forefront of innovation and
developments in aviation since its inception in 1866
Karachi
The Pakistan Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society celebrated 150 years of its formation in a seminar held at the PAF Air War College, Faisal, said a statement issued by the air force on Tuesday.
The seminar encompassed the past, present and future of aeronautics.
Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman was the chief guest on the occasion. The seminar was one of a series of events being organised by the Society to celebrate the achievements of the Royal Aeronautical Society in the field of aviation.
In his address, the chief of the air staff, Sohail Aman, appreciated the Pakistan Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society for making efforts to organise the seminar.
He also appreciated the quality of the presentations during the seminar, and thanked the society for giving him an opportunity to be a part of its endeavours for advancement in aeronautics. The air chief marshal distributed mementos to the speakers and also awarded diplomas to the newly elected fellows, associates and affiliates of the society.
Earlier, Air Marshal Salim Arshad (retd), president of the Pakistan Division of the society, welcomed the participants and explained the achievements of the society during the last 150 years, its current role in providing a rational view on issues that impacted on the industry and what the Royal Aeronautical Society could offer in the future.
Later, Capt. Jan Syed Muhammad Sadiq, an aviator, aviation historian and author of three aviation-related books, gave a lecture on a short history of aviation, which was illustrated with rare pictures of all kinds of civil and military aircraft.
The second lecture was delivered by Salahuddin, the executive director of the Management Association of Pakistan and former director marketing of PIA.
He gave an insightful lecture on commercial aviation and the aeropolitical framework, which was of tremendous interest to the participants who were wary of the state of commercial aviation in Pakistan.
Later, Group Captain Dr Aamir Hasan gave an informative lecture on the evolution of aircraft manufacturing in Pakistan.
Lastly, Dr Wali Mughni, an aviator, scholar and academic and the president of the Karachi Institute of Management and Aviation Sciences, gave a fascinating and scholarly view on the future of aviation.
The ceremony was largely attended by senior officers of all the three armed forces, the Civil Aviation Authority, senior executives of airlines, members of the Royal Aeronautical Society in Pakistan, corporate executives and prominent citizens.
The society was founded in 1866 before the first controlled flight by the Wright Brothers. It has been at the forefront of innovation and developments in aviation since its inception.
As a multidisciplinary society, it has been able to command knowledge on all current issues facing the aviation industry today. The society facilitates not only professional development by providing historical and current information but also networking ability.
Additionally, the society provides a vital function for the global aerospace community in recognition of individual excellence through its awards, medals and fellowships. It also promotes the highest professional standards in all aerospace disciplines, and plays a leading role in influencing opinion and policy on civil and defence aerospace matters.
