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Royal Aeronautical Society Podcast

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Royal Aeronautical Society
Boeing
Concorde
Aviation
Aerospace
British Aerospace
Royal Air Force
Aerospace Engineering
Civil Aviation
Airbus
Schneider Trophy
Dubai Air Show
British Aviation
Carbon Fibre
Vickers
Singapore Airshow
World War II
Aviation History
Carbon Fiber
NASA

The Royal Aeronautical Society is the world’s only professional body dedicated to the entire aerospace community. Established in 1866 to further the art, science and engineering of aeronautics, the Society has been at the forefront of developments in aerospace ever since.

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Latest Episodes

From resolving problems with the RB211 fitted on the TriStar to persuading Airbus that the Trent 500 was what they needed for the A340, Professor Geoffrey Kirk led many of the design teams that kept Roll-Royce’s engines powering civil airliners from ... more

In the latest podcast in the series from the Royal Aeronautical Society's monthly AEROSPACE magazine, Editor in Chief Tim Robinson, Deputy Editor Stephen Bridgewater and Features Editor Dominic Ward analyse recent aviation, aerospace and space news -... more

In this episode of AEROSPACE NOTAM Specialist Group Insight, Seth Moffat of the Royal Aeronautical Society Flight Operations Group (FOG) Specialist Group talks to Capt Ron Karo about post-aviation accident assistance from the human standpoint. When a... more

In the latest podcast in the series from the Royal Aeronautical Society's monthly AEROSPACE magazine, Editor in Chief Tim Robinson, Deputy Editor Stephen Bridgewater and Features Editor Dominic Ward analyse recent aviation, aerospace and space news -... more

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Geoffrey Kirk
Honorary Professor at Nottingham University; former Chief Design Engineer, Civil Aerospace for Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce
Episode: Developing Rolls-Royce engines for the civil jets…an interview with Professor Geoffrey Kirk CEng FREng FRAeS
Tony Douglas
CEO of Riyadh Air
Riyadh Air
Episode: AEROSPACE NOTAM - July 2026
Ron Karo
Boeing 737 captain with experience in air safety, emergency response planning, and accident investigation
Boeing / Airline Operations
Episode: AEROSPACE NOTAM - June 2026 - Specialist Group Insight
Sir John Allison
ACM Sir John Allison KCB CBE, former RAF officer and air show pilot
Royal Air Force / Military service
Episode: An Interview with ACM Sir John Allison KCB CBE: A determination to fly - from RAF Cadet to leading Strike Command
Malcolm Macdonald
RAeS president 2026-27, space scientist and engineer
Royal Aeronautical Society
Episode: AEROSPACE NOTAM - Q&A with new RAeS President 2026-27 Prof Malcolm Macdonald FRAeS
Dr. Alisdair Wood
Out-going President of the Royal Aeronautical Society
Royal Aeronautical Society
Episode: AEROSPACE NOTAM - RAeS President 2025-26 Dr Alisdair Wood FRAeS rounds-up his Presidential year
Dominic Ward
Feature Editor, Aerospace
Aerospace magazine
Episode: AEROSPACE NOTAM - May 2026
Tim Robinson
Editor-in-Chief of Aerospace
Episode: AEROSPACE NOTAM - April 2026
John Baker
Air traffic controller with four decades of experience; interviewee
Episode: An interview with John Baker…forty years in air traffic control (1970-2010)

Hosts

Tim Robinson
Editor-in-Chief of Aerospace; multiple roles across RAeS communications; frequent host and interviewer.
Steve Bridgewater
Deputy Editor and frequent RAeS podcast contributor.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Paid for by members and available to all

    Another excellent resource paid for by members and the goodwill of committee members and speakers. Why bother paying for membership when you can get the best bits for free?!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BLAS7044
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Excellent aerospace podcast

    Brilliant and informative coverage of the Royal Aeronautical Society lectures and interviews. The new episodes of recovered old interviews is fascinating and if you are interested in historical aspects of the aerospace sector then this is for you. The newer lectures cover everything from ground breaking innovations to issues that face the industry today

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nascothornet
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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The content is respected for its quality, depth, and professional guest line-up.
Listeners value historical context and insider industry perspectives.
There is strong appreciation for technical depth and industry coverage.

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Apple Podcasts
#86
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Apple Podcasts
#5
United Arab Emirates/Government
Apple Podcasts
#90
New Zealand/Government
Apple Podcasts
#113
South Africa/Government
Apple Podcasts
#209
Hong Kong/Government

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Developing Rolls-Royce engines for the civil jets…an interview with Professor Geoffrey Kirk CEng FREng FRAeS
Q: How did you get into aeronautical engineering in the first place?
Growing up with a passion for airplanes, I pursued practical, hands-on routes through school and local apprenticeship programs, ultimately choosing a student apprenticeship with Brush Electric and then Rolls‑Royce based on mentorship and opportunity.
AEROSPACE NOTAM - June 2026 - Specialist Group Insight
Q: How should social media be used during a crisis, and what role does it play in family contact?
Social media is essential for crisis management in 2026; silence would be worse. A structured plan for initial hours, pre-approved messages, and a toll-free number for families should be in place to avoid speculation and miscommunication.
AEROSPACE NOTAM - June 2026 - Specialist Group Insight
Q: What makes someone suitable for a family assistance role, and can this be trained entirely?
Experience helps, but the core requirements are emotional resilience, empathy, and a service mindset. Training is essential, but selecting people who can handle high emotional stress and maintain care in communications is crucial.
AEROSPACE NOTAM - June 2026 - Specialist Group Insight
Q: In the aftermath of a major accident, how should information be communicated when not all details are known?
Communicate what is known and what is uncertain, provide next steps, and avoid delaying information while facts are still being confirmed. It's better to give a clear timeline of updates and to acknowledge ongoing investigation processes.
AEROSPACE NOTAM - June 2026 - Specialist Group Insight
Q: What should regulations for emergency response plans include, and what makes a plan credible for a small operator?
Key elements are swift, compassionate notification, reliable information, a plan written and tested, a 24/7 emergency team, and in-house readiness. Smaller operators benefit from structured, practical plans, drills, and collaboration with underwriters to leverage available resources.

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What is Royal Aeronautical Society Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on aerospace leadership, history, and innovation, with deep-dive conversations from influential engineers, pilots, editors, and industry veterans. Episodes span RAF history, air shows, helicopter and rotorcraft development, air traffic control, space policy, and the evolving tech and safety landscapes across aviation and aerospace. Notable threads include leadership lessons from senior RAeS figures, insights into magazine publishing and industry storytelling, and forward-looking discussions on education, apprenticeships, and emerging technologies like drones, eVTOLs, and space infrastructure. A recurring strength is blending firsthand operational experience with strategic perspectives, making it valuable for professional... more

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Recent guests on Royal Aeronautical Society Podcast include:

1. Geoffrey Kirk
2. Tony Douglas
3. Ron Karo
4. Sir John Allison
5. Malcolm Macdonald
6. Dr. Alisdair Wood
7. Dominic Ward
8. Tim Robinson

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