Tag Archives: UAV

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.

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?

VIDEO – the BBC’s own ‘drone’ lab

"We're filming for Droneton Abbey" (University of Southampton)

An exclusive video of one of the speakers at the Royal Aeronautical Society’s ‘UAS Operations: Dependable, effective and efficient?’ conference – Ant Miller from the BBC who explains the global broadcasters UAS experiments.

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.

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.

Flight of the Meteor

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An update on MBDA’s new Meteor long range air-to-air missile, together with its new precision SPEAR weapon programme.

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

Boeing’s X-Planes return to flight

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Three Boeing-led aerospace technology demonstrators, encompassing, speed, persistence and novel configurations are set for new flights in the next six months. A report from NASA Dryden, at Edwards AFB, California.

Does the UK military aerospace industry have a future? Comment

Can a UCAV technology demostrator like Taranis help fill the gap? (BAE Systems)

Professor Keith Hayward, the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Head of Research offers his commentary on a recent Royal Aeronautical Society conference on the future of the UK’s defence aerospace sector.

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

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.

RAeS Solent Branch Profile

The first Spitfire, K5054. RAeS (NAL) photo.

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

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.

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.

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?

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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.