Q&A interview: Mark Aubele, senior program manager for NDT at the Performance Review Insitute
Mark Aubele from the performance review institute discusses how nadcap accreditation is evolving to meet the needs of the sector
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Future proofing: Next generation aircraft engine testing
GE Aviation has upgraded its testing facilities to deal with the challenges of next-generation engine development
Gearing up: Reaction Engine’s testing program moves forward
Air-breathing rockets could radically alter the space industry by reducing the cost of launches and increasing the number of testing facilities available to engineers
Ground force: Laboratory testing for integrated aircraft systems
The laboratories of leading commercial aircraft makers are growing in size and complexity as more testing is carried out on the ground
Thermography for facial tracking
Adrian Marinescu, a researcher from the University of Nottingham, UK, has been measuring the temperature of pilots’ faces to monitor concentration levels and improve cockpit designs
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
Industry Interview: Rick Sluiters, executive vice president of aerospace, Element
In this exclusive interview, Rick Sluiters, executive vice president of Aerospace at Element Technology, discusses the testing provider’s growth strategy and how it wants to work with the aerospace sector
Stratospheric drone reaches new heights
A new type of unmanned drone which is launched by balloon into the stratosphere has successfully reached an altitude of 82,000ft during test flights in Europe
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
In depth: Testing parachutes for the next mission to Mars
Novel designs and new testing technologies were developed as part of the European Space Agency’s seven-year project