The Evolution of Flight Entertainment
Not so long ago in-flight entertainment (IFE) meant little more than watching a movie. But as Guy Richards finds out, improvements in connectivity and internet access are set to ensure...
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Between a Flock and a Hard Place
The safety hazard posed by bird strikes on aircraft is nothing new, but as traffic grows so does the risk. As Guy Richards learns, fighting bird populations swelling under the...
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Future Flights: Anticipating 2011
From the JSF to the KC-X and A400M, 2011 is set to be an important year for air force aircraft. With budgetary cuts and strategic defence reviews taking up most...
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Galvanising Galileo: EU’s Answer to GPS
Anyone following the progress of the Galileo GNSS programme over the past few years could be forgiven for their dismay. The project has been marred by overruns in its budget...
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Can Airports Be Green?
As part of a carbon-intensive industry, can airports ever be classed as eco-friendly? In Europe, the airport carbon accreditation scheme aims to drive industry sustainability forward. Chris Lo investigates.
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Fresh Eyes in the Skies: Replacing the Sea King Helicopter
In the wake of the UK Strategic Defence Review, we discuss the possible replacements for the Sea King 7 ASaC helicopter. Contenders include the AW101 Merlin, Hawkeye 2000 and V22-Osprey.
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Superior Interiors: Innovations in Modern Aircraft Design
Liam Stoker examines innovations in interior design in commercial and military aircraft that are saving space and fuel.
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Building Towards a Biofuels Future
Biofuels are being hailed as the economic and environmental savior for the aviation industry. Alex Hawkes talks to Richard Altman, executive director of the commercial aviation alternative fuels initiative (CAAFI),...
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The Military MOT: Integrated Vehicle Health Management
UK vehicles have been struggling to adapt to the demands of hostile battlefields. A new system in development aims to provide around-the-clock, intelligent diagnostics for platforms on land, at sea...
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Seamless Integration Takes Flight
The aerospace and defence sectors are reaching a pivotal point in their recovery. Liam Stoker speaks to Mahindra Satyam associate vice-president of strategic partnerships Gaurav Gupta about the challenges facing...
