No.4 HAMILTON PLACE
National Aerospace Library 
The AEROSPACE team report on the highlights of the second trade day at the Paris Air Show on 17-23 June
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Aerospace, Air Transport
Paris Air Show 2013 – Day 1
The AEROSPACE team report on the highlights of the first trade day at the Paris Air Show on 17-23 June
Aerospace, Air Transport
Paris Air Show 2013 – ‘Day Zero’
The AEROSPACE team report from the pre-show weekend days at the Paris Air Show on 17-23 June
VIDEO: Captain Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown – Cody Statue Fundraising Dinner
A must watch video of a recent lecture from Captain Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown – test pilot and aviator extraordinarie.
Defence
Dambusters debated
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.
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
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.
Defence
VIDEO: Flying the Super Hornet at Farnborough
Aerospace International Editor TIM ROBINSON felt ‘the need.. the need for speed’ on the final trade day of Farnborough Air Show this summer, with a demonstration flight in a Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet from the US Navy.
Space
My friendship with the Man on the Moon
Britain’s greatest test pilot, aviation record holder and former RAeS President Captain Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown gives his tribute to astronaut Neil Armstrong ‘a kindred spririt’, who passed away earlier this year.
The top ten must-read flying books
What are the top ten must-read aviation books really capture the thrill and magic of flying?
General Aviation
VIDEO: Buzz Aldrin adds one small step for disabled flyers
Apollo 11 Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin was one of several famous pilots and aviation names ‘flying’ for disabled flying charity Aerobility in a simulated round-the-world flight challenge in October. In this video he answers questions on his aviation hero, the differences between a Piper PA-28 and a Lunar Module, and why humans need to make an all-out effort to walk on Mars.
General Aviation
Airline chief swaps boardroom for sim cockpit for charity
IAG airline group chief Willie Walsh will be one of many famous pilots and aviation names lending a hand for disabled flying charity Aerobility in a simulated round-the-world flight challenge in October. Aerospace International Editor TIM ROBINSON is set to be his intrepid flightsim co-pilot.
Air Transport
London’s Thames Estuary airport plans – déjà-vu all over again!
Airports in the Thames Estuary are nothing new and 40 years ago they were headline news when it was predicted Heathrow and Gatwick would run out of capacity during the 1980s unless something was done. Enter the doomed Maplin Sands Airport project.
Defence
Chinook celebrates half-century
The iconic Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter has turned 50. A report on the heavy lift chopper that just goes on and on.
From the Aerospace International
Spitfire academy
It may be the ultimate rich pilot’s dream — but a new Spitfire flying and maintenance school has a serious purpose in maintaining a vibrant warbird scene. A report on training a new generation of pilots to keep an older generation of aircraft flying.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Summary & Futures Day
Analysis and summary of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July, including the Futures Day.
Aerospace, Air Transport
Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 4 highlights
A report of the highlights from the fourth and final trade day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July
Aerospace, Air Transport
Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 3 highlights
A report of the highlights from the third day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July
Aerospace, Air Transport
Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 2 highlights
A report of the highlights from the second day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July
Aerospace, Air Transport
Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 1 highlights
A report of the highlights from the first day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July
