No.4 HAMILTON PLACE
National Aerospace Library 
How does a scramjet work? Why can’t we fit one to an airliner? A technical article explains the theory of hypersonic propulsion and its practical applications to aircraft.
Aerospace
Community
Crashing an airliner on purpose – stunt or science?
In a spectacular event, a production TV crew have deliberately crashed an empty Boeing 727 into the desert in a remote location in Baja California in Mexico for an upcoming documentary. With cameras inside and out and sensors wired to record measurements – it will certainly be must-watch TV – but what will we learn?
Air Transport
The 787 Dreamtour reaches the UK
On 23 April, the sixth leg of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner worldwide ‘Dreamtour’ to meet customers, suppliers and VIPs, was launched at London Heathrow. Report & analysis.
Air Transport
Aerial Olympics
The staging of the 2012 Olympic Games in London this summer will have major implications for airports and airspace users – an in-depth report
Air Transport
Command lessons from QF32
Airlines are now adapting their pilot training for aircraft captains in the light of recent aviation incidents involving highly automated airliners. A report of some of the key issues at the recent RAeS ‘The Aircraft Commander in the 21st Century’ conference.
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 recent Singapore Airshow, a BAC Lightning being restored in the US and a rare vintage aviation film of a 1966 RAeS Garden Party, celebrating the Society’s Centenary.
Air Transport
Video – Evolution and the future of the flightdeck
An exclusive video of one of the speakers at the Royal Aeronautical Society’s ‘The Aircraft Commander in the 21st Century’ conference – Captain Scott Martin, Experimental Test Pilot at Gulfstream Aerospace.
Air Transport
The only (run)way is Essex
With the UK Government still ruling out Heathrow expansion, SE England airport capacity gets a boost with opening of a new Southend Airport terminal.
Defence
All-seeing ISR
The next generation of all-seeing electro-optical airborne sensors and onboard processing promise a revolution in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Report and analysis.
Air Transport
Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 4 and summary
Highlights and summary from the last trade day of the Singapore Air Show 2012.
Air Transport
Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 3
The second trade day of the Singapore Air Show saw new orders continue to flood in.
Air Transport
Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 2
A report on some of the highlights from the first trade day at this year’s Singapore Air Show 2012.
Air Transport
SATEC 2012 – the Singapore Aerospace Technology and Engineering Conference
A report on the Singapore Aerospace Technology and Engineering Conference, held on 13 February
Air Transport
Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 1
The 2012 Singapore Air Show began with conferences on aerospace issues and the opening of a new Rolls-Royce facility.
Air Transport
Singapore Air Show 2012 preview
A preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Singapore Air Show on 14-19 February 2012
Defence
Rafale wins MMRCA – analysis and industrial implications
Analysis – why the Rafale won India’s MMRCA defence contract, and the industrial implications for Europe’s fighter manufacturers.
From the Aerospace International
Blades of glory
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.
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.
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.
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.
