Tag Archives: BAE Systems

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.

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.

Typhoon – the best is yet to come

Concept artwork of a 'Eurofighter 2020' featuring AESA radar, thrust vectoring and CFTs - could this be the basis for a 'Super Typhoon' one day? (Eurofighter)

After missing out in India’s MMRCA contest, a combination of private funding, demanding export customers and high-level political backing means Eurofighter Typhoon is now set to unlock its true multi-role potential. Analysis

EXCLUSIVE: BAE eyes civil UAS demonstrator role for Mantis

BAE's Mantis could see a new lease of life as part of ASTRAEA. (BAE Systems)

BAE System’s Mantis MALE UAV may find a new role as a national technology demonstrator as part of the UK’s civil ASTRAEA project.

Unlocking the skies

ASTRAEA is focused on proving the necessary steps for UAS and manned aircraft to share the same airspace. (ASTRAEA).

A report on some of the highlights from 2012 ASTRAEA conference held in November as the second phase of the UK’s civil UAS project prepares to conclude in March. Could it unlock a whole new $62bn a year aerospace market?

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?

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

Farnborough Air Show 2012 preview -UPDATED

The Blades in action.

An updated preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

RAeS Medway Branch Profile

Spitfire MkXVI at Manston Museum.

A profile of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Medway Branch.

RAeS Preston Branch Profile

Typhoon production line at Warton. (BAE Systems).

A profile of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Preston Branch.

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?

Drones of peace

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A UK initiative is working on ways to allow unmanned air vehicles (UAV)s or ‘drones’ to share airspace with manned aircraft – potentially opening a huge new market in peaceful uses for unmanned aviation.

EBACE 2011 – highlights

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A round-up of all the top news from this week’s EBACE business aviation show, held in Geneva.

European aerospace – Co-operate or die?

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This December will see a top-level meeting on the future of European aerospace. With extreme pressure on Government budgets can Europe maintain its position on the global aerospace stage?

Farnborough Airshow – Day 2 highlights

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What are the highlights from the second day of the 2010 Farnborough Airshow? The Aerospace International team report.

Farnborough 2010 – Day 1 highlights

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What are the highlights from the first day of the 2010 Farnborough Airshow? The Aerospace International team report.

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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.