Tag Archives: Airbus

Paris Air Show 2013 preview

The Russians will be at the show in force for the first time since 2001. (Knaapo).

A preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Paris Air Show on 17-23 June – the global aerospace industry showcase.

Pilot monitoring – ‘cultivating a healthy unease’

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In enhancing aviation safety, what is the aviation community doing about the monitoring role of the pilot on a two-crew flightdeck? A reports from a major RAeS Flight Operations Group conference.

UK aerospace – some good news

Composite wing cover for the Airbus A350XWB at Broughton - a key UK centre of aerospace. (Airbus)

Professor Keith Hayward, Head of Research RAeS comments on the recent news of £2bn investment boost to the UK aerospace sector.

VIDEO: Exclusive – Joint Airbus and Boeing flight test lecture

Photo of a historic lecture. (From l-r: Capt Van Chaney, Deputy Chief Test Pilot, Boeing; Stephane Vaux, Flight Test Engineer, Airbus; Paul Bolds-Moorehead, Senior Lead Engineer, Boeing and Capt Terry Lutz, Experimental Test Pilot, Airbus.)

How do Airbus and Boeing stall test large jet airliners? An exclusive video of a historic joint lecture at the Royal Aeronautical Society from Airbus and Boeing test pilots and flight test engineers.

Giving freight a lift

Converting passenger airliners into cargo aircraft can be a costly and time consuming business. However, LCF Conversions is marketing an innovative low-cost option that could provide a competitive alternative to conventional P2F conversions – report.

The 787 and safety – lessons from the past

NTSB investigator aboard the JAL 787 at Boston Logan Airport. (NTSB)

A series of highly public problems, including a global grounding, has stricken Boeing’s flagship 787 Dreamliner. Is this simply teething troubles or indications of deeper flaws? Analysis.

What inspires excellence? Technology or people?

Being inspired - Tabitha Hall - the youngest Member of the RAeS. (Peter Holman/Rolls-Royce).

Inspiring Excellence – A report on the highlights from the RAeS Women in Aviation and Aerospace Conference hosted by Rolls-Royce on 2 November.

Winds of change?

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Will the new UK £60m Centre for Aerodynamics help safeguard Britain’s long term status as a global player in aerospace? Analysis and insight.

VIDEO: Airbus outlines future cockpit philosophy

An Airbus concept for an augemented reality passenger cabin of the 2050s. Could the technology also make it into the cockpit? (Airbus)

Will the airliner of the future be able to sense if the pilot is drifting off to sleep and wake them up? A fascinating glimpse into Airbus’ thinking for future airliner flight decks and the forthcoming A350XWB.

Flight training conference highlights global role of RAeS

Commercial flight training is undergoing a transformation. (Lufthansa).

The Seventh International Flight Crew Training Conference saw the Royal Aeronautical Society take centre stage in global efforts to update pilot training. A report on the RAeS’s key role in co-ordinating next-generation pilot training initiatives.

The Top 100 Aerospace Companies 2012 – comment

Leap-X engine - Safran is a new entrant in the Top 10 (Safran.)

Professor Keith Hayward, the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Head of Research provides analysis and insight of the latest Top 100 aerospace companies survey from PwC/Flight International.

Making operational improvements sexy

Take-off for the future? (Airbus)

As Airbus launches its Smarter Skies future concept for airline flight in 2050, we ask will it grab people’s attention?

UPDATED – BAE + EADS – a strategic marriage made in heaven?

Happy ever after? a merged BAE/EADS would simplfy Eurofighter marketing. (Eurofighter)

Professor Keith Hayward, the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Head of Research offers commentary on the news of a possible merger between BAE Systems and EADS to create a new giant aerospace and defence industrial grouping.

Filling the aviation skills gap

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Is the aerospace sector doing all that it can to promote STEM subjects as a gateway into the exciting world of aviation and space? Or can more be done?

Greener taxiing gains traction

The WheelTug system can be fitted to an aircraft nose wheel in under two hours, according to the company (WheelTug).

A report on progress in green e-taxiing technology for airliners – promising fuel savings for airlines while aircraft are still on the ground.

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Summary & Futures Day

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Analysis and summary of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July, including the Futures Day.

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 4 highlights

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A report of the highlights from the fourth and final trade day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 3 highlights

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A report of the highlights from the third day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 2 highlights

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A report of the highlights from the second day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 1 highlights

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A report of the highlights from the first day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

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Tim Robinson Editor in Chief of AEROSPACE presents news, analysis and the latest developments in the aerospace and aviation sectors 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.