No.4 HAMILTON PLACE 
National Aerospace Library 
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.
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Aerospace, Air Transport
Aerospace International Editor on Airplane Geeks podcast
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.
Aerospace, Defence
VIDEO: Ed Strongman – Chief Test Pilot Military, Airbus
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.
Aerospace, From the Aerospace International
Europe in a spin – the Euro crisis & aerospace
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.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Not so fast, Boris – the CAA and UK airport debate
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?
Aerospace, Air Transport
ATM: a vision of the future
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.
Aerospace
UK aerospace innovation on display – what would you select?
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, Air Transport
Aerospace International Editor previews 2012 on Airplane Geeks podcast
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.
Aerospace, Air Transport
VIDEO: Captain Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann – Chief Pilot and Director of Flight Training, Boeing
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.
Community
Aeronautics made cool!
A report on the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Cool Aeronautics day, which introduces schoolchildren to the exciting world of aviation and aerospace.
Aerospace, Air Transport
ETS: Taking on 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.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Video interview – Peter Foster, Air Astana
Video interview with Peter Foster, head of Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, on the challenges of being Central Asia’s fastest growing airline.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Dubai Air Show Day 4 – highlights and summary -UPDATED
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
Aerospace, Air Transport
Dubai Air Show 2011 Day 3 – High drama with Qatar Airways and 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.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Dubai Air Show 2011 Day 2 highlights
A report on the Day 2 aviation and aerospace news highlights from this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Dubai Air Show 2011 Day 1 highlights
A report on the Day 1 aviation and aerospace news highlights from this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Dubai Air Show 2011 preview
A preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Dubai Air Show on 13-17 November
Aerospace, Air Transport
Aerospace International Editor joins discussion on Airplane Geeks podcast
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.
From the Aerospace International, Space
The dragon in space
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.
Aerospace
Protecting the R&D crown jewels
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.
