Tag Archives: Aerospace

European combat aircraft industry – on the brink?

On the brink- featured image

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.

A bluffer’s guide to aerospace propulsion

The US X-51A Waverider scramjet-powered demonstrator. (USAF).

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.

The 787 Dreamtour reaches the UK

Boeing 787 outsisde Royal Suite  at Heathrow Airport, 23 April 2012.

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.

Command lessons from QF32

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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.

Video – Evolution and the future of the flightdeck

Many of the cockpit technological advances now appear in high-end business aircraft first.

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.

The only (run)way is Essex

Outside of the new terminal.

With the UK Government still ruling out Heathrow expansion, SE England airport capacity gets a boost with opening of a new Southend Airport terminal.

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

static MRTT 787

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

SATEC

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

Singapore air show 2010

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

Not so fast, Boris – the CAA and UK airport debate

The Government ruling out expansion at Heathrow has increased attractiveness of a new Thames Airport.

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?

UK aerospace innovation on display – what would you select?

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine fan blades (Rolls-Royce)

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?

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 3 – High drama with Qatar Airways and Airbus

A320neo orders have no reached over 1,200 in under a year. (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.

Dubai Air Show 2011 Day 2 highlights

ACJ and R-R

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

Video – Randy Babbitt, FAA Administrator at RAeS

RBabbitt

An exclusive video of one of the keynote speakers at the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Annual International Flight Crew Training conference – Randy Babbitt, FAA Administrator.

About this blog

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.