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The official account of Royal Aeronautical Society (@AeroSociety) Heathrow Branch. Formed in 1956, the Branch host regular events @British_Airways HQ Waterside
Heathrow Airport
Joined August 2013
This is important training that puts hundreds of opening and closing cycles on a hatch to test its durability. From emergency egress tests to real-life scenarios, this training is mission-critical for humanity’s return to the Moon! 🔗 To lean more:
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NASA astronauts participated in life-cycle testing of the Orion spacecraft hatch to ensure crew safety ahead of the first crewed flight for the Artemis program.
There's a saying in the aerospace industry, "Test and train like you fly." 🚀 Over the past year, @NASAAstronauts @astro_reid, @astrovicglover, @astro_christina and @Astro_Jeremy have been hard at work testing the Orion spacecraft’s crew module hatch at our campus in Colorado.
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Welcome back to the Royal Aeronautical Society - Heathrow Branch! Our first lecture for this season is with Captain James Basnett on the subject of BA A380 operations. The lecture is taking place on 19 Sept 2024. Please find the registration link below: https://t.co/gobb7EEgV6
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Join the RAeS Young Professionals Conference "Skyward sovereignty: pioneering autonomy at the frontiers of aviation and aerospace” to learn more about autonomy and its application in the commercial and defence aerospace sectors. Book your place now: https://t.co/66YgU1y9BR
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Supercool propulsion for future hydrogen-powered flight! Cryoprop will fast-track the evolution of cryogenic superconducting propulsion systems, proven vital for the high-power electrification of future hydrogen-powered aircraft like #ZEROe. https://t.co/MjdDUU255m
#VivaTech
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Did you know that a "Go-Around" manoeuvre in low visibility conditions may cause spatial disorientation to the flight crew? In today's #TechTuesday Cockpit Safety Innovation EP. 8 ✈️ 📙 we learn how the "Soft Go-Around" function reduces these effects. 👉 https://t.co/uYHY8NY6WL
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We’re focused on creating winning opportunities to become a higher performing, more resilient business and our advantaged position as the world’s leading engine supplier in #businessaviation is key to doing so https://t.co/8GRqS1DHcQ
#pearlengine #bizav
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Hypersonics: A mystery to some, an exciting term for others, and a unique challenge for all. Learn more about how our engineers are working on literal rocket science: 🚀🔗
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Now it's official: Airbus will equip 15 🇩🇪 #Eurofighter for electronic combat (EK) - and with a transmitter location and self-protection system from @Saab as well as "AARGM" anti-radar missiles from @NorthropGrumman. Read more: https://t.co/vhy7VnDCVt
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Is military AI a benefit or a hazard? Chief of USAF AI testing, Col Tucker 'Cinco' Hamilton, calls for thoughtful and deliberate development of autonomous systems #avgeek #AI #drones #UAV #LoyalWingman
https://t.co/aphQ2PnHqr
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#DubaiAirshow kicked off. We are looking forward to meeting with our partners, customers and all players in the industry and showcase our wide range of products, cutting-edge technologies, services and innovations. On static display at the show, our state-of-the-art military
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Register for our free webinar with @Protolabs_EMEA where we will bring together a panel of experts to discuss key manufacturing technologies and the challenges faced when adopting new ones, as well as the shifting focus in the Aerospace sector. https://t.co/CEXhpjksaB
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Register for the RAeS Cierva Named Lecture exploring the historical insights essential for designing future #eVTOL aircraft, particularly those operating within densely-populated urban environments #RAeSLecture Thanks to our sponsor @LDO_Helicopters
https://t.co/brIEZoEDUe
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Will Boom Supersonic's 'Overture' ever fly in your opinion?
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Happy #WorldTourismDay! 🌍 Where would you like to travel next and which of our aircraft would you pick to take you there? ✈️
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– 🇳🇴F-35A’s operating out of Tervo road base verifies that the #F35 is suitable for the #FinnishAirForce's dispersed operations combat method, says Major General Juha-Pekka Keränen, the Commander of the @FinnishAirForce. #ilmavoimat #baana23
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Join @astro_timpeake on a thrilling journey through space, as he explores planets, stars, black holes, and life in space in his new documentary series, #SecretsOfOurUniverse. Tune in tomorrow at 9:00pm on @channel5_tv. 🌌✨
This series is PACKED with facts, mind-blowing footage and wonderful insight from the one and only @astro_timpeake Perfect for enthusiasts, the curious and of course young explorers. Join us Tuesday at 9pm or watch on My5 #TimPeake #SecretsOfOurUniverse
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NEWS: Today we announced our proposal to offer #BlackHawk for UK MOD's #NewMediumHelicopter requirement. We're partnering with @StandardAero & other UK #SupplyChain companies to manufacture in-country and create high-value technical UK jobs. https://t.co/pMJw6T81KI
#TeamBlackHawk
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#LongShotUAS is a go. GA-ASI will help shift the paradigm of air combat by building and testing @DARPA’s new air-launched unmanned attack aircraft. #AFASeptember Read here: https://t.co/DaElovetxS
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