The Fellowship (FRAeS) is the highest honour awarded to professionals in aeronautics or aerospace who have made outstanding contributions, attained high levels of responsibility, or had a long and distinguished career in the field. Established in 1866, the Royal Aeronautical Society has been at the forefront of aerospace developments, promoting the highest professional standards and providing a central forum for knowledge sharing. The Society now boasts over 25,000 members and has evolved into an international, multidisciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community.