Historians

of Aeronautical Engineering Historians of Aeronautical Engineering is a special field of study that focuses on the history and development of aircraft, helicopters, and other systems used in aeronautical engineering. It examines how each era influenced the evolution of aeronautical engineering, and the advances in technology that enabled further progress. Professionals in this field can use this knowledge to design and develop new aircraft, improve the safety of air travel, and create better air transport systems. Historians of Aeronautical Engineering also can help inform policies, regulations and safety standards in the aviation industry of the present and future.