No.4 HAMILTON PLACE
National Aerospace Library 
Was the legendary and courageous 1943 RAF Dambusters Raid a ‘strategic success or a conjuring trick’? The RAeS Air Power Group provides a report on a recent academic debate on the effectiveness of Operation CHASTISE.
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Aerospace, Air Transport
Paris Air Show 2013 preview
A preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Paris Air Show on 17-23 June – the global aerospace industry showcase.
Aerospace, From the Aerospace International
Regional airline summit – the ERA Conference
The annual conference of the European Regions Airline Association discussed a range of current issues, including the marketing potential of social media and potential safety and financial implications of new EC legislation on passenger compensation. Report from the conference.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Dreamliner recharged
As teams from Boeing fan out across the globe to get grounded Dreamliners back into the air will this battery fix be enough to restore the fortunes of the 787? Analysis
Aerospace, Community
VIDEO: The School’s Build-a-Plane project takes flight
On 12 April the Royal Aeronautical Society and Boeing held a celebration event at Farnborough Airport to mark the first flight of the Schools Build A Plane project – a pioneering aerospace STEM intiative. VIDEO interview with young people involved & test pilot.
From The Aerospace Professional
RAeS Prestwick Branch Profile
A profile of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Prestwick Branch.
Aerospace, From the Aerospace International
Wake-up call for pilot fatigue
The issue of pilot fatigue and its implications for safety has been much in the headlines recently, as pilot unions protest against the introduction of revised flight time limitation regulations. A look at the background to the debate and the issues involved.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Pilot monitoring – ‘cultivating a healthy unease’
In enhancing aviation safety, what is the aviation community doing about the monitoring role of the pilot on a two-crew flightdeck? A reports from a major RAeS Flight Operations Group conference.
Aerospace
UK aerospace – some good news
Professor Keith Hayward, Head of Research RAeS comments on the recent news of £2bn investment boost to the UK aerospace sector.
Aerospace, Air Transport
VIDEO: Exclusive – Joint Airbus and Boeing flight test lecture
How do Airbus and Boeing stall test large jet airliners? An exclusive video of a historic joint lecture at the Royal Aeronautical Society from Airbus and Boeing test pilots and flight test engineers.
From The Aerospace Professional, General Aviation
How to design a winning light aircraft
How do you design a safe, reliable and successful general aircraft aircraft for the private pilot? Report from the RAeS General Aviation Group’s Conference.
Defence
Typhoon – the best is yet to come
After missing out in India’s MMRCA contest, a combination of private funding, demanding export customers and high-level political backing means Eurofighter Typhoon is now set to unlock its true multi-role potential. Analysis
Aerospace, From the Aerospace International
Inside TV’s ‘Flight Club’
How aeronautical students came to the rescue for a TV programme featuring BBC Top Gear star James May and a world record model glider attempt.
Air Transport, From The Aerospace Professional
The economics of airports
On 29 November 2012, Angela Gittens, Director General, Airports Council International (ACI), delivered the ninth annual RAeS Montreal Branch Assad Kotaite lecture at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) headquarters in Montreal. A report on the lecture.
Air Transport
The great runway debate
A report on a recent conference on the on-going debate over airport capacity in the Southeast of England.
From the Aerospace International, Space
Plane speaking with Tim Peake, ESA Astronaut
An interview with British ESA Astronaut Major Tim Peake on training for outer space, what it takes to be an astronaut and NASA/ESA cooperation.
Aerospace, UAV's
EXCLUSIVE: BAE eyes civil UAS demonstrator role for Mantis
BAE System’s Mantis MALE UAV may find a new role as a national technology demonstrator as part of the UK’s civil ASTRAEA project.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Giving freight a lift
Converting passenger airliners into cargo aircraft can be a costly and time consuming business. However, LCF Conversions is marketing an innovative low-cost option that could provide a competitive alternative to conventional P2F conversions – report.
Space
Space highlights in 2013
Space in 2013 – an overview of government and scientific spaceflight highlights to look out for this year.
Aerospace, Air Transport
The 787 and safety – lessons from the past
A series of highly public problems, including a global grounding, has stricken Boeing’s flagship 787 Dreamliner. Is this simply teething troubles or indications of deeper flaws? Analysis.
