How maths and supercomputers are solving the sonic boom
James Chen from the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, is improving the way computer simulations predict air flow at high speeds
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How can we accelerate the big opportunities around aircraft electrification?
Professor Chris Gerada discusses the progress engineers are making electrifying aircraft
How pilots sleeping in the cockpit could improve airline safety
Public opinion and the FAA don’t approve, but research shows rested pilots concentrate better
How to reduce variability in high temperature materials testing
Dr Peter Bailey, senior applications specialist at Instron Dynamics Systems, provides tips on how to ensure repeatability when fatigue testing
A330-800 flight test update: Aero pace
After a pause in the flight test program, A330-800 flying has resumed apace, building on the success of the larger -900 variant
What can the industry learn from the Boeing 737 Max?
Software testing and organisational safety expert Massimo Bombino explains what lessons aviation firms can learn from the Boeing 737 Max crashes
How software can help aerospace engineers capitalize on industry trends and opportunities
Advances in modelling and analysis software is enabling engineers to meet the next set of challenges for tomorrow’s aircraft now
Flying taxis within five years? Not likely
Jason Middleton, emeritus professor, School of Aviation, University of New South Wales, discusses the challenges facing the developers of unmanned passenger air vehicles
Why cross-sector working is good for aerospace testing
Luke Schreier, vice president and general manager of aerospace, defense, and government business for National Instruments believes it’s time for aerospace testing companies to embrace open, modular hardware and partnerships with companies in other sectors
Testing ion thrusters for space exploration
Engineers are testing ion propulsion systems for the next generation of aircraft now, writes Paul Willis