Added on 28 June 2011 by Tim Robinson
On 27 June 2011 we were invited to satellite operator and communication specialist Inmarsat‘s London HQ, for a very special presentation by the NASA crew of Space Shuttle Discovery.
The astronauts described their experiences on STS-133, the final mission of the Discovery orbiter vehicle, which blasted off on 24 February for its last-ever flight before retirement - a 12 day trip to the ISS.
Added on 16 June 2011 by Tim Robinson
On 15 June at the Royal Aeronautical Society’s ‘Future of Rotorcraft’ conference was a technical presentation on Eurocopter’s exciting new high-speed compound helicopter demonstrator - the X3 (pronounced ‘X-cubed’ rather than ‘X-three’).
Given by Jean-Michel Billig, executive vp, Research & Development, Eurocopter, it is a fascinating briefing, in two parts on video.
Added on 15 June 2011 by Royal Aeronautical Society
This week, Aerospace International Editor Tim Robinson has been interviewed on one of the web’s most popular aviation podcasts, Airplane Geeks, on the future of the UK’s busiest airport London Heathrow. With the third runway option now cancelled, how will the South East of England cope with the expected growth in traffic? - find out by listening!
This weekly podcast is the no1 aviation-related podcast on iTunes and in the past has featured other aviation journalists, analysts and commentators to talk about current issues in the aerospace community, such as airline strategy, safety and Required Navigation Performance (RNP). It covers commercial, general and military aviation news stories.
Why not head over to airplanegeeks.com to listen to this week’s episode (151) and check out their other episodes!
Added on 27 May 2011 by Tim Robinson
On 20 May a unique event took place at the Royal Aeronautical Society when the female aviation pioneers of the WW2 Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) were celebrated in a special half-day seminar.
Added on 24 May 2011 by Keith Hayward
Professor Keith Hayward, the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Head of Research offers his commentary on the RAeS ‘The Future of Heathrow - the challenges and opportunies ahead’ seminar organised by the Society’s Air Transport Group on 23 May.
Added on 21 April 2011 by Royal Aeronautical Society
Thanks to the UK’s National Army Museum we have a great competition for readers – tickets to an exclusive talk by Ed Macy MC, former British Army Apache AH1 pilot and author of the bestselling ‘Apache’ & ‘Hellfire’ books.
— Competition now closed —
Added on 20 April 2011 by Royal Aeronautical Society
This week, Aerospace International Editor Tim Robinson has been interviewed on one of the web’s most popular aviation podcasts, Airplane Geeks, on the effects of the UK’s SDSR on the British military rotorcraft fleet, and how the UK’s Joint Helicopter Command prepares for the challenges of operations in Afghanistan.
This weekly podcast is the no1 aviation-related podcast on iTunes and in the past has featured other aviation journalists, analysts and commentators to talk about current issues in the aerospace community, such as airline strategy, safety and Required Navigation Performance (RNP). It covers commercial, general and military aviation news stories.
RAF Chinook on Excercise Pashtun Jaguar 2011 earlier this year.
Why not head over to airplanegeeks.com to listen to this week’s episode (144) and check out their other episodes!
Added on 13 April 2011 by Royal Aeronautical Society
This week, the Royal Aeronautical Society has been featured in a segment on one of the web’s most popular aviation podcasts, Airplane Geeks, with Aerospace International Editor Tim Robinson being interviewed for the show on the UK’s SDSR and defence cuts - and the Libyan no-fly zone’s impact on these decisions.
This weekly podcast is the no1 aviation-related podcast on iTunes and in the past has featured other aviation journalists, analysts and commentators to talk about current issues in the aerospace community, such as airline strategy, safety and Required Navigation Performance (RNP). It covers commercial, general and military aviation news stories.
Why not head over to airplanegeeks.com to listen to this week’s episode (143) to hear the Editor talking about UK defence cuts, SDSR and Libya and check out their other episodes!
Added on 18 February 2011 by Tim Robinson
After a barren few years, PC flight simulation in 2011 is set to be a bumper year with two major franchises returning and other exciting releases.
Added on 11 February 2011 by Tim Robinson
On 1 February the Flight Test Group Evening Lecture was given by Captain Frank Santoni - Chief Test Pilot, Commercial Airplanes, Boeing on the 787 and 747-8. A former naval aviator, Captain Santoni now heads the civil aircraft test pilot group at Boeing and, as was described in his introduction during the lecture, “is rated to fly anything with a 7 on the end of it.”
We took the opportunity to ask Captain Santoni about the 787 test schedule, his day-to-day job and the challenges of glass cockpit airliners.
Added on 29 January 2011 by Tim Robinson
Exclusive interview with Dr Reinhard Opitz - German WW2 veteran and one of the few pilots to have flown the rocket-powered Messerschmitt Me 163 fighter. Go To Item
Added on 22 January 2011 by Tim Robinson
In December NASA Astronaut Dr Piers Sellers (who was awarded an OBE in the latest UK New Years Honours List) gave the Wilbur and Orville Wright Lecture at the Royal Aeronautical Society, as well as meeting the young winners of the Society’s Meet an Astronaut competition.
We caught up with him to ask him questions on the imminent retirement of the Space Shuttle, space tourism, a manned Mars mission and NASA’s future focus.
Added on 18 January 2011 by Royal Aeronautical Society
This week, the Royal Aeronautical Society has been featured in a segment on one of the web’s most popular aviation podcasts, Airplane Geeks, with Aerospace International Editor Tim Robinson being interviewed for the show.
This weekly podcast is the no1 aviation-related podcast on iTunes and in the past has featured other aviation journalists, analysts and commentators to talk about current issues in the aerospace community, such as airline strategy, safety and Required Navigation Performance (RNP). It covers commercial, general and military aviation news stories.
Why not head over to airplanegeeks.com to listen to this week’s episode (131) highlighting the RAeS and check their other episodes!
Added on 23 December 2010 by Royal Aeronautical Society
At this time of year we would like to wish all Aerospace Insight readers Seasons Greetings and a Happy New Year.
Since the launch of this Royal Aeronautical Society blog in July, your readership has been essential in building it up into a ‘must-read’ aerospace digest. We wish to express our thanks for this support.
The weekly blog will return as normal in the first week of January.
Added on 17 December 2010 by Royal Aeronautical Society
In this controversial opinion piece, guest blogger David Ashford argues strongly that spaceplanes, not rockets should be the way forward for low-cost space access and, given enough will and resources, could be in service sooner than we think.
Added on 29 September 2010 by Tim Robinson
Exclusive interview with Captain Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown – WW2 aviator, one of the world’s greatest test pilots and holder of the record for number of different aircraft types flown.
Added on 24 September 2010 by Tim Robinson
On 16 September Dr David Williams, acting Chief Executive, UK Space Agency & Chairman of the ESA Council gave the Space Group Evening Lecture at the Royal Aeronautical Society.
We caught up with Dr Williams to ask him about progress with the UK Space Agency, co-operation with Europe and the US, human spaceflight, and inspiring the next generation of British engineers, scientists and astronauts.
