Life after Atlantis
The final flight for Nasa's Atlantis shuttle marked the end of an era but also ushered in a new dawn for spaceflight. Dr Gareth Evans explores the legacy of this...
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Virtual helicopter – the secrets behind simulation
Industry leader CAE speaks to Guy Richards about the latest in cutting-edge helicopter simulation technologies. Aerospace-technology.com finds out how an innovative range of systems and training programmes are helping more...
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Battle for the outer space
Two leading European organisations have joined forces to explore military and civilian synergies in space. Elisabeth Fischer looks into the accord signed by the EDA and ESA, and learns about...
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Snapshot: global aerospace procurement strategies to 2012
Companies across the industry are optimistic about revenue growth and demands for new aircraft are growing. Using detailed market data complied by ICD Research, this market snapshot assesses the methodology...
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All systems go for avionics
A flurry of big aircraft orders in 2011 is good news for the industry and avionics manufacturers in particular. Guy Richards highlights key technologies in demand from airlines, as well...
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Rocket Lab: Small Scale Meets Big Business
Breaking into the aerospace sector is a mammoth task, but small companies can leverage advantages of their own. Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck explains to Chris Lo how, unhampered by...
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Towards a Paperless Cockpit
Today's pilots still rely on paper charts and manuals, but with the arrival of the smart device this could soon change. Dr Gareth Evans finds out how advances in portable...
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Lean, Green, Eco-Friendly Flying Machines
Demands on efficiency and the need to portray a more eco-friendly image have resulted in a flurry of green unveilings. Liam Stoker attended the 2011 Paris Air Show to investigate...
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Fault-Free Flying
Health-monitoring systems are fast becoming a must-have for an industry desperate to cut costs and mechanical delays. Guy Richards reports on how systems that give real-time component fault warnings are...
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Unmanned and Uncut: UAVs at the Paris Air Show
The burgeoning array of requirements for UAVS is causing them to evolve and adapt. Aerospace-technology.com attended the Paris Air Show to catch up with some leading unmanned programmes and find...
