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Blades of glory

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Rolls-Royce is set to return to composite fan blades — with a partnership with GKN that will set up the engine-maker for next-generation lightweight turbofan requirements.

Aerospace International Editor on Airplane Geeks podcast

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This week, Aerospace International Editor Tim Robinson was one of the special guests in the Across the Pond segment on one of the web’s most popular aviation podcasts, Airplane Geeks, to discuss the roll-out of the nEUROn UCAV, the RAF buying second-hand BAe146s and the controversial Thames Estuary airport plan.

VIDEO: Ed Strongman – Chief Test Pilot Military, Airbus

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On the eve of the Airbus A400M’s Type Certification, an exclusive interview with Ed Strongman, Chief Test Pilot, Airbus Military on the ‘Grizzly’ flight test programme.

Europe in a spin – the Euro crisis & aerospace

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What could the collapse of the Euro mean to the aerospace industry? A special analysis from Professor Keith Hayward, the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Head of Research, who assesses the impact and effects of the Eurozone crisis on the aviation sector.

Not so fast, Boris – the CAA and UK airport debate

The Government ruling out expansion at Heathrow has increased attractiveness of a new Thames Airport.

Proponents of airport expansion in SE England have felt bolstered by a new report from the CAA this week on the future of aviation and air traffic capacity issues in the UK. But should they be that confident?

ATM: a vision of the future

Major world air traffic flows (ICAO).

After decades of incremental improvement, a modern, globally-harmonised, requirements-driven air navigation system is now within reach. An in-depth report on the European SESAR and US NextGen air traffic management programmes which are in the vanguard of developing a global system to meet future needs.

UK aerospace innovation on display – what would you select?

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine fan blades (Rolls-Royce)

The best of UK manufacturing innovation and technology is set to be put on display to the public later this year at the Science Museum in London – but what latest aerospace innovations would you choose?

Aerospace International Editor previews 2012 on Airplane Geeks podcast

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This week, Aerospace International Editor Tim Robinson was one of the special guests in the Across the Pond segment on one of the web’s most popular aviation podcasts, Airplane Geeks, to preview what will be the biggest aviation stories in 2012.

VIDEO: Captain Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann – Chief Pilot and Director of Flight Training, Boeing

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Captain Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann – Chief Pilot and Director of Flight Training, Boeing talks about challenges of training new pilots to meet the huge demand from airlines across the globe.

Aeronautics made cool!

Lift, weight, drag and thrust - the forces of flight workshop provided hands-on learning.

A report on the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Cool Aeronautics day, which introduces schoolchildren to the exciting world of aviation and aerospace.

ETS: Taking on the world

ETS has set Europe on a collision course with other regions of the world.

On the eve of the EU’s emissions trading system (ETS) extending to aviation in January, an expert overview and analysis of this controversial plan.

Video interview – Peter Foster, Air Astana

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Video interview with Peter Foster, head of Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, on the challenges of being Central Asia’s fastest growing airline.

Dubai Air Show Day 4 – highlights and summary -UPDATED

Business - but also a lot of show this year.

A report on the Day 4 aviation and aerospace news highlights from this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November – as well as wrap up thoughts. UPDATED

Dubai Air Show 2011 Day 3 – High drama with Qatar Airways and Airbus

A320neo orders have no reached over 1,200 in under a year. (Airbus).

Qatar Airways orders up to 80 Airbus A320neos family aircraft and up to 8 additional A380s at the Dubai Air Show in a $4.6bn deal.

Dubai Air Show 2011 Day 2 highlights

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A report on the Day 2 aviation and aerospace news highlights from this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November.

Dubai Air Show 2011 Day 1 highlights

More 777s, please. (Boeing)

A report on the Day 1 aviation and aerospace news highlights from this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November.

Dubai Air Show 2011 preview

All eyes on the Gulf.

A preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November

Aerospace International Editor joins discussion on Airplane Geeks podcast

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This week, Aerospace International Editor Tim Robinson was one of the special guests in the Across the Pond segement on one of the web’s most popular aviation podcasts, Airplane Geeks, to discuss the implications of the air campaign in Libya and Kazahkstan’s fast growing flag carrier Air Astana.

The dragon in space

Rendering of the Tiangong-1/Shenzhou 8 docking - completed successfully on 2 November.

In the week that Chinese spacecraft accomplished the milestone of an automated docking in orbit, an overview of China’ s ambitious and far-reaching civil spaceflight programmes.

Protecting the R&D crown jewels

The new A350XWB wing North Factory at Broughton incorporates several 'green building' features. (Airbus)

How secure is the future of the UK aerospace sector? Worries mount over long-term health of the UK’s aerospace industry due to R&D shortfall.

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Tim Robinson Editor, Aerospace International presents news, analysis and the latest developments in the aerospace sector from the UK and around the globe. Tim and the Society's publications department publish blog posts, articles, video interviews and multimedia content for a regular dose of insight into global aerospace.

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  • 7 Feb
    Conference

    Impact and Damage Tolerance in Composite Materials

    Royal Aeronautical Society,
    Tuesday, 07 February 2012 09:00 - 17:00

    A confident ability to analyse composite impact and damage tolerance is essential if the full benefits of composite construction ar...

  • 15 Feb
    Conference

    The IATA Training and Qualification Initiative (ITQI)

    Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters
    Wednesday, 15 February 2012 09:00 - Thursday, 16 February 201217:00

    Modernized and Harmonized Training for a Safer Future
     
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  • 21 Feb
    HQ Lecture

    55 Years of Flying Fun

    Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters
    Tuesday, 21 February 2012 17:30 - 20:30

    This General Aviation Group lecture will see former British Test Pilot Wg Cdr Clive Rustin talk about his 55 years of f...