Author Ben Sampson
Ben Sampson
Ben has worked all of his career as a journalist and now editor, covering almost all aspects of technology, engineering and industry. In the last 16 years he has written on subjects from nuclear submarines and autonomous cars to future design and manufacturing technologies and commercial aviation. Latterly editor of a leading engineering magazine, he brings an eye for a great story and lots of experience to the team.
Insect-inspired arm technology aims to improve drones
Drone with folding arms offers advantages in terms of maneuverability and efficiency
Element to offer ultrasonic testing in Mexico
Testing services provider Element has invested in increased immersion ultrasonic testing (IUT) capabilities to support its aerospace NDT offering in Monterrey, Mexico
US Air Force selects UEI health and monitoring system for Huey helicopter
United Electronic Industries’ health in-flight health monitoring system for helicopters is to be used on the US Air Force’s Bell UH-1N Huey helicopter
E195-E2 achieves triple certification
ANAC, FAA and EASA certify Embraer’s passenger jet which should enter service later this year
Future proofing: Next generation aircraft engine testing
GE Aviation has upgraded its testing facilities to deal with the challenges of next-generation engine development
Stratolaunch makes maiden test flight
The Stratolaunch mobile launch platform is the largest aircraft in the world
Air-breathing rocket engine passes key initial tests
A key element of Reaction Engine’s SABRE air-breathing rocket engine has successfully passed the first phase of high-temperature testing
Testing of engines for NASA’s Space Launch System completed
RS-25 engines for NASA mega-rocket’s core stage are ready for integration