Defence

European combat aircraft industry – on the brink?

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Is the European combat aircraft industry set for inevitable decline in the post-­Eurofighter, Rafale and Gripen era? Hard hitting analysis of a looming crisis.

What a carrier-on!

About turn! First flight of UK F-35B test aircraft. (Lockheed Martin)

Professor Keith Hayward, RAeS Head of Research provides expert comment and analysis on the UK Governments ’s decision to revert to the STOVL variant of the F-35 stealth fighter.

Aerial Olympics

An RAF Puma HC1 from 230 Squadron based at RAF Benson flying over the 2012 Olympic Stadium during a training flight. (Crown Copyright)

The staging of the 2012 Olympic Games in London this summer will have major implications for airports and airspace users – an in-depth report

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 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.

All-seeing ISR

Three Boeing A160 Hummingbird rotary wing UAVs (top) fitted with ARGUS are to be deployed by the US Army to provide continuous overall and specific area monitoring over  areas of up to 40 square kilometres. (Boeing)

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.

Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 4 and summary

Royal Malaysian Air Force MiG-29s are set to be replaced.

Highlights and summary from the last trade day of the Singapore Air Show 2012.

Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 3

Business at the Singapore Air Show has continued to be brisk.

The second trade day of the Singapore Air Show saw new orders continue to flood in.

Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 2

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A report on some of the highlights from the first trade day at this year’s Singapore Air Show 2012.

SATEC 2012 – the Singapore Aerospace Technology and Engineering Conference

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A report on the Singapore Aerospace Technology and Engineering Conference, held on 13 February

Singapore Air Show 2012 – Day 1

The 2012 Singapore Air Show began with the opening of the new Rolls-Royce Seletar facility.

The 2012 Singapore Air Show began with conferences on aerospace issues and the opening of a new Rolls-Royce facility.

Singapore Air Show 2012 preview

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A preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Singapore Air Show on 14-19 February 2012

Rafale wins MMRCA – analysis and industrial implications

Cheaper - but by how much? (Dassault).

Analysis – why the Rafale won India’s MMRCA defence contract, and the industrial implications for Europe’s fighter manufacturers.

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.

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.

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 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.

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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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