Apr 14, 2023 · How a rare and beautiful atmospheric and aerodynamic phenomenon is fuelling wild conspiracy theories. Aeronautical expert and aviation photographer Dr RON SMITH FRAeS explains how fictional 'chemtrails' are being confused with iridescent contrails.. Dip into any social media account that is vaguely related to aviation or aeronautics and one is likely to be accosted by various posts claiming ...

Apr 9, 2024 · The Airbus A400M has now been in operational service for a decade and, as BABAK TAGHVAEE reports, is proving to be a reliable and capable performer in the tactical transport, aerial refuelling and firefighting roles.. The Airbus A400M recently passed the landmark of ten years in operational service with the French Air and Space Force (FASF).

AEROSPACE brings you key news, in-depth features and expert analysis from the UK and beyond. The award-winning RAeS member magazine offers broad coverage of the aerospace and aviation industry, produced to the highest editorial standards by a team of specialist experts.

Nov 15, 2022 · After several unsuccessful projects over the decades, airships finally seem to be on the brink of returning as viable green modes of transport of transport, for both passengers and freight. ALAN DRON looks at the return of lighter-than-air travel.

Nov 6, 2024 · The Royal Aeronautical Society’s Autumn recruitment fair, now entering its 16th year, brings together our strong industry partnerships and thriving network of members, from students and graduates seeking apprenticeships and graduate employment, to experienced professionals and service leavers looking to make their next career move.

Oct 25, 2024 · * Alex Brooker - Owner and CEO, Airside Labs: Alex Brooker is a pioneering force in aviation technology innovation. With over two decades of experience in the industry, he has spearheaded multiple award-winning projects including the Laminar Data Hub (IHS Janes Innovation Award winner) and XMAN cross-border flight arrival system, which has significantly reduced CO2 emissions for arrivals at ...

Oct 22, 2024 · The RAeS Flight Simulation Conference returns for 2024 offering the opportunity for the sector to convene in London and gain valuable insight in the latest developments in technologies and techniques used in the simulation of air vehicles ad how regulation is evolving to enable qualification of the associated Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTD).

Aug 16, 2022 · ANTONY QUINN CRAeS, Royal Navy Commander and co-founder of Maverick Aviation Ltd which has created a semi-automated hands-free jetpack, explores the turbulent history of personal air mobility.. One afternoon in New York in the late 1950s, a rocket engineer named Wendell Moore offered an exciting new job to his neighbour’s teenage son.

Sep 1, 2020 · The big news is PC flight simulation is that after 14 years, software giant Microsoft has returned to flight simulation – a genre that it first pioneered back in 1982.

Feb 6, 2024 · With companies around the world floating the idea of a seaplane comeback, JACK RICHARDSON investigates the candidates hoping to fly from lochs, lakes and oceans in the future. One of the main changes in aerospace today has been the renaissance of older technologies, including amphibious aircraft and seaplanes.