Cranfield College of Aeronautics Alumni Association (CCAAA)

The CCAAA exists to represent the alumni involved in the technology and management of aerospace and aviation.

The aims of the Association are:

  • To promote and maintain effective communication between the members and the College of Aeronautics.
  • To provide network opportunities for the members to meet socially and continue business awareness and development through a variety of events.
  • To assist with the establishment and growth of national and international associations and liaison with the aerospace and aviation industry and similar associations in institutions of higher education.
  • To promote wider interest in aerospace and aviation activity in general and Cranfield in particular.

History

The CCAAA can trace its history back to 1946 when Cranfield was established. To maintain contact, students formed The Cranfield Society and its members have included many famous names, such as John Fozard (Harrier) and Alan Brown (Stealth fighter).

In 2001, the School of Engineering was formed by the amalgamation of the College of Aeronautics and the School of Mechanical Engineering. At the same time, the Cranfield College of Aeronautics was launched in a University-wide form as an over-arching entity bringing together all aerospace and aviation activity in the University. The Cranfield Society became the Cranfield College of Aeronautics Alumni Association.

History of the Cranfield College of Aeronautics

Membership

The Association is self funded and is managed by a Standing Committee, with additional administrative help being provided by the University Alumni Office. Communication is via this website, Aerogram and various other University publications.

Since we seek to attract as many members as possible, all new graduates are entitled to free membership for two years. After that, there is an annual fee of “20 or a life membership for £200.

Benefits

In return for your subscription, among the services you will receive are:

  • A free copy of the university aeronautical journal Aerogram.
  • An opportunity to take part in the various special functions arranged by the committee. Recent events have included visits to BA Concorde Maintenance Hangar at London, Heathrow, and the Air Accident Investgation Branch (AAIB) at Farnborough.
  • Co-operation with The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), such as the Handley Page Lecture etc.
  • Listing in a planned “Directory of Members”.
  • Linking with fellow members world wide.
  • Web and e-mail opportunities.
  • Representation on the Court of the University.