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Our editorial board comprises a specialist group of leading industry figures who, in conjunction with the aerospace technology editorial team, identify the main drivers of the industry helping to produce regular, thought provoking opinion pieces on the latest issues, challenges and developments.

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African radio astronomy ready for takeoff
17 January, 2012
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...
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Sit back and relax – in-flight entertainment trends for 2012 12 January, 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...

Airports vs. wind farms: The radar interference deadlock 12 December, 2011 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...

Winter focus - onboard with the latest bad weather systems 07 December, 2011 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...

Life after Atlantis 16 November, 2011 by Dr Gareth Evans 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 historic space mission and asks...

Scramjets riding the supersonic wave 08 November, 2011 Successful tests of Boeing's X-51A Waverider aircraft have given new blood to the scramjet concept. Aerospace-technology.com examines the technology behind the lightweight, supersonic engines...

Virtual helicopter – the secrets behind simulation 19 October, 2011 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...

Battle for the outer space 18 October, 2011 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...

Snapshot: global aerospace procurement strategies to 2012 07 October, 2011 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...

All systems go for avionics 29 September, 2011 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 as...

Rocket Lab: Small Scale Meets Big Business 16 August, 2011 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 bureaucracy...

Towards a Paperless Cockpit 11 August, 2011 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 computers and smart...

Lean, Green, Eco-Friendly Flying Machines 25 July, 2011 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 what lays in...

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