Historic RAeS Commercial Aviation Summit 2026

RAeS Commercial Aviation Summit 2026

3 March 2026 – 4 March 2026

Conference at Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters

RAeS Commercial Aviation Summit 2026: Where civil aviation leaders meet to align on resilient systems, regulation, and the future of flight

Join us for the Royal Aeronautical Society’s inaugural Civil Aviation Week, including the RAeS Commercial Aviation Summit on 3-4 March 2026 in London and online.

In the aviation industry, everything is connected. When something changes, or a new risk, technology, or financial model emerges, the whole ecosystem is affected. That’s why, instead of focusing on one topic, this Summit will cover a range of key areas to give a complete picture of the whole commercial aviation sector.

Bringing together experienced professionals from finance, operations, engineering, regulation, and more, this is an opportunity to focus on the key challenges and opportunities facing commercial aviation right now, discussing how these areas connect and overlap, where challenges might arise, and how they can be overcome.

Join us for what promises to be a fascinating two days of insights, and to be part of the conversation on how the sector can move forward together.

Event Sponsor: Thank you to our official book sponsor for this conference, ‘Jetliner Cabins‘ by Jennifer Coutts Clay. We’re delighted that Jennifer is kindly offering a copy as a prize in a delegate raffle taking place during the event! Jennifer will also be attending the summit and will be available to discuss the book with interested attendees.

For bookings: https://www.aerosociety.com/identity/login-page/?id=ab084fdce41a48461a4c86b542078c0f

For Program: https://www.aerosociety.com/media/28743/raes-commercial-aviation-summit-2026-programme.pdf

Top reasons to attend:

Unbiased Insights: Attendees can expect impartial, evidence-based content free from sales pitches. This is a direct result of the RAeS’s charitable status and academic mission, ensuring a focus on actionable knowledge and data-driven discussion.
Exclusive Networking: The event will provide a rare opportunity to connect with a curated, high-level group of peers in a focused setting, distinct from the mass-market airshows. The environment will be conducive to forging meaningful, lasting relationships.
Regulatory Foresight: Delegates will gain direct access to regulators and key policymakers to understand upcoming shifts. This foresight is essential for strategic planning and risk mitigation.
Innovation Showcase: The conference will provide a platform to see cutting-edge technologies and business models from both traditional players and new entrants

This conference is open to sponsors and exhibitors. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

What else is happening during the RAeS Civil Aviation Week?

As well as the Commercial Aviation Summit, we’re excited to be holding our first Business Aviation Forum on Monday 2 March in London and online. You can book your combined ticket below if you’d like to attend both the Business Aviation Forum and the Commercial Aviation Summit.

We’ll also be publishing in-depth articles on our blog and social media throughout the week, so stay tuned for deep-dives into key topics on civil aviation. Find out more here.

Want to contribute? Send us an email at [email protected] with your idea!

Keep an eye on our social media accounts for updates #RAeSCommercialAviationSummit / #RAeSCivilAviationWeek

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