Qatar Airways yesterday joined the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), the UK-based professional body dedicated to the aerospace community.
An official signing ceremony took place at the carrier’s chalet on Row A 24 at the Dubai Airshow, confirming the new corporate partner status of the airline.
Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar al-Baker, meanwhile, met with RAeS president Martin Broadhurst on the sidelines of the airshow.
The entrance as a corporate partner marks the start of a new relationship between Qatar’s national carrier and the organisation. In this regard, Qatar Airways has stressed that it is pleased to add the RAeS to the list of memberships it already holds.
Al-Baker said, “I am pleased to establish this new close relationship with the Royal Aeronautical Society. As leaders in this industry, we always strive for collaboration and partnerships, driving new synergies, and it is through organisations such as these that we build a foundation of mutual benefits to aviation
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“At the Singapore Airshow last year, it was an honour to be presented with a Fellowship to the Royal Aeronautical Society, and it is my aim to continue to introduce bold vision into this industry, to build a legacy of passion and accelerated growth for all travellers worldwide.”
Headquartered in the UK, the objectives of RAeS include supporting and maintaining high professional standards in aerospace disciplines to provide a unique source of specialist information and act as a local forum for the exchange of ideas.
The airline’s corporate partnership will run on an ongoing basis as a supporter and participant in chapter events and initiatives.
Broadhurst noted, “The Royal Aeronautical Society is pleased to welcome Qatar Airways as the latest corporate partner to support the society. It is only fitting that Qatar Airways joins a membership of over 20,000 professionals and 200 organisations worldwide, which represents the primary international forum for the exchange of ideas within the sector.
“We are equally delighted that Mr al-Baker will deliver the Brabazon Lecture in November 2016 as part of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s 150th anniversary celebrations, during which the Prince of Wales will be our honorary president.”