Events
Join Our Events
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.
Engine Workshop Challenge
12 March 2025
Get ready for a thrilling start to the year with our upcoming competition and a chance to win fantastic prizes! In early March, join us for a dynamic engine shop planning activity, supported by GE Aerospace and IAWA HK Branch. Assemble your team, manoeuvre through a detailed factory map, and discover the optimal route for an engine overhaul. Don't miss this chance to learn, collaborate, and put your skills to the test!
Form a team of three/ four with the following information.
Team name
Team member names
Organisation (workplace/university etc.)
RAeS HKG Branch member numbers, if applicable
Contact details, such as email and mobile
Location: Room 432, Cathay Pacific City
Date and Time: 12 March 2026, 1900-2100
Priority will be given to current members.
Upon successful registration, notification email will be sent for confirmation.
The Future of Flight at GE Aerospace: Advancing Safety, Efficiency, and Durability
8 December 2025
How are new technologies transforming the Future of Flight? From advanced propulsion systems to enhanced passenger experiences, the aviation sector is undergoing its most exciting and profound transformation in decades. GE Aerospace, a leading provider of commercial jet engines today, is channeling significant expertise and resources into designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge technologies to increase engine efficiency and performance and reshape the Future of Flight. Join us for insights on GE Aerospace’s technology portfolio and the capabilities they are building to address key challenges like safety, efficiency, and durability.
Jeff Shaknaitis is the Future of Flight Airline Leader at GE Aerospace. With a background in engineering, Jeff has more than a decade of experience working closely with GE Aerospace’s airline customers. In recent years, Jeff has played a key role engaging with the industry on future propulsion technologies, sustainable aviation fuel, and other sustainability priorities. His particular focus is on aligning with airlines and lessors globally on GE Aerospace and CFM's RISE technology development program to shape future engine product strategy.
Date: 8 December 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Cathay City, Scenic Road, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau
Christmas Aviation Quiz
12 December 2025
Christmas is almost here and that means it is Christmas Aviation Quiz time!
Have you got your aviation facts and figures ready to challenge your peers in this fun evening. It isn’t about winning and getting the Quiz Trophy, but meeting and sharing with the aviation community over food and drink.
Get four of your friends, think up a fun team name and register for this fun night at our home, the Aviation Club.
Date : 12 December 2025
Time : 6pm to 10pm
Location : Hong Kong Aviation Club, 31 Sung Wong Toi Road, Kowloon.
Fees : Adult team HKD 500 and Young Members Team HKD 250 (collected on the night)