Events
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RAeS events deliver expert content, insight and networking across the breadth of technical, engineering and business subjects affecting aerospace professionals.
Our annual calendar of around 20 events of lectures, technical visits, competitions and field trips are designed to support your professional development and industry knowledge.
JK Swire Annual Dinner & Lecture
20 November 2026
The JK Swire Annual Dinner & Lecture is just around the corner. With the sound of F1 racing cars ringing in our ears from Malaysia and Singapore, we are pleased to announce our guest speaker, Richard Hopkins & his lecture, A High Performance Formula.
Richard was Head of Operations for Red Bull Formula 1 Team. Richard is now Professor of Practice at UNSW Sydney and leading his new venture, P-ONE Technology, an automotive Research & Development Agency.
Date : 20 November 2026
Time : 7:30pm
Location : New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel, 72 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
Dress Code : Black Tie, Evening Gown, Business Attire.
Ticket prices - Priority to members and seating is limited.
HKD 600 members
HKD 1200 non members
When your registration is accepted you will receive an email with payment details.
These emails will be sent by first week of November.
Darryl Chan
Honorary Secretary
Annual General Meeting
25 August 2026
Dear Members
The Branch is announcing this year's Annual General Meeting to be held on 25 August 2026. Cathay Pacific Airways will be hosting the AGM followed by a lecture from the Boeing Company, to share the Boeing Max Story, the challenges, the capability of the product and that has allowed the Max to be part of the Hong Kong aviation family. Stay and listen carefully, as Boeing and the Branch has special prizes for lucky members who can answer trivia questions.
Only Branch Members can attend the AGM. Non members can attend the lecture.
Venue
Cathay Pacific Airways, Cathay City, 8 Scenic Road, Lantau, Hong Kong
Date : 25 August 2026
Time : 6pm
Agenda
1. Opening remarks.
2. Confirmation of the 2025 AGM Minutes.
3. Branch Chairman's Report.
4. Young Members Chairperson Report.
5. Honorary Treasurer Report.
6. Election of the 2026/2027 Committee.
7. AOB.
Branch Committee
The following are seeking re-election for the 2026/2027 term.
Mr Keith Brown Branch Chairman, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd
Mr Darryl Chan Honorary Secretary, Hong Kong Radar Aviation Services Ltd
Mr KK Chan Honorary Treasurer, Vocational Training Council
Mr Richard Xing Events Secretary, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd
Mr Thomas Yeung, Government Flying Service
Ms Karina Mak, Hong Kong Aircraft Engine Services Ltd
Mr Kent Wong, Hong Kong Express Airways Ltd
Mr Chris Entwistle, Hong Kong PolyTechnic University
Mr Steven Cheung, Seaplane Hong Kong
Mr Wesley, Yung Civil Aviation Department, Air Traffic Control
Dr CK Chan, Hong Kong University
Mr George Tullis, Consultant
Mr Brian Law, Government Flying Services
The following committee member will stand down.
Mr Nuwan Kamaragoda Membership Secretary, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd
Mr WK Chan Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Ltd
If you wish to be considered for the committee, you must be a RAeS or Hong Kong Branch member. Then submit your membership, personal details and biography to be published by the branch by close of business on 14 August 2026.
AGM Notice #1 will be issused by 16 August 2026.
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Ltd (HAECO) Technical Visit
13 June 2026
After a great visit to HAESL, we are switching from aircraft engines to the aircraft itself.
Formed in 1950, HAECO Hong Kong is home to the headquarters of the HAECO Group. Based at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), they offer a full range of services including airframe services, line services, component services, engine services, inventory technical management, cabin solutions, freighter conversions, technical training and AOG support.
They have a significant presence at HKIA, offering round-the-clock support to more than 100 airline customers and handling over 110,000 flight movements in 2024.
Drawing on seventy-five years of aircraft engineering expertise, HAECO deliver an unparalleled range of airframe and line maintenance solutions, including AOG recovery services. These are enhanced by strong in-house component services and comprehensive back-shop support, as well as long-standing relationships with OEMs.
They are a world-class leader in tailor-made cabin reconfigurations and, in addition, offer technical training and examination services that support operators and industry players around the world.
The visit includes briefings on operations followed by a tour of the hangar and facilities.Maximum group size will be 25 and members have priority.
Date: 13 June 2026
Time: 09:30-12:00
Location :
80 South Perimeter Road
Hong Kong International Airport
Lantau, Hong Kong