Flight of the Century – long-range electric flight becomes a reality
In July 2012 Flight of the Century will set out to break all speed and altitude records for a manned electric aircraft. Rather than wait for battery technology to develop,...
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Eastern promise: talking India’s aerospace potential with Mahindra
As the global aerospace market starts to recover, India has emerged as a growth market with huge untapped potential. Following a wave of recent investments, Liam Stoker talks to Gaurav...
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Future vision: Embraer VP talks old challenges and new markets
After a difficult patch for the commercial aviation sector, aircraft manufacturers are ready to set off and reach new heights. Elisabeth Fischer talks to Luiz Sergio Chiessi, Embraer vice president...
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787 Dreamliner vs A380: cockpit comparisons
Airbus and Boeing have gone toe-to-toe in the battle of the giant airliners, but how do the respective cockpits compare? Aerospace-technology.com delves into the flight decks on-board both the 787...
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Engines engaged – powering the A320neo and Boeing’s 737 MAX
Rising fuel costs and sustainability demands have forced manufacturers to rethink tomorrow's aircraft engines. Dr Gareth Evans reports on how engine manufacturers for aircraft such as the A320neo and Boeing's...
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FAME: fuelling the safety debate
Contamination of jet turbine fuel by fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) is a growing concern for the aerospace industry. A report due for publication by the Energy Institute later in...
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African radio astronomy ready for takeoff
The recently established collaboration between the EU and Africa is set to unleash a huge potential for radio astronomy. Rowan Watt-Pringle finds out what this partnership could mean for the...
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Sit back and relax – in-flight entertainment trends for 2012
From tablets to customer orientated software, the future of in-flight entertainment looks bright for 2012. Guy Richards reports on how an influx of new players, combined with resurgent aircraft orders...
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Airports vs. wind farms: The radar interference deadlock
The issue of radar interference is causing a development deadlock between airport operators and wind farm projects. Chris Lo talks to Craig Webster of Aveillant, a new technology company looking...
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Winter focus – onboard with the latest bad weather systems
As winter tightens its grip across the northern hemisphere all eyes are on the latest in bad weather technology. Anthony Beachey reports on the newest 'black-out' GPS, lateral precision and...
