Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 55 Issue 9
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An International JournalTable of contents
A Very Large Cargo Aircraft Design Project
J.P. FieldingFor many years it has been the College of Aeronautics' philosophy that the best way to teach aircraft design is to actually do it. To this end the Aircraft Design MSc students…
Reinforced Composites
Composites which are thermosetting resins reinforced with high performance fibres, such as “Kevlar” aramid are replacing light metals in weight sensitive industrial applications…
Spey Engine for AMX Combat Aircraft
The Rolls‐Royce Spey engine which will power the first AMX combat aircraft has been despatched to Italy. The AMX is a new single‐engined aircraft being developed jointly by Italy…
Superplastic Forming and Diffusion Bonding
A purpose‐built superplastic forming and diffusion bonding manufacturing facility has been commissioned at the Hatfield Division of British Aerospace Dynamics Group.
Materials and Equipment
The Aero Tach Divsion of Consolidated Instrument Company announces the TSO‐C49A — F.A.A. authorisation for the new electric “Twin Tach” Model 8010.
News and Views
London's Gatwick Airport, Britain's second busiest international airport, is to install an ASMI 18X Ground Movement Radar supplied by the Ground Systems Division of Racal Avionics…
People in the News
Westland plc recently announced the formation of a wholly‐owned subsidiary company, Westland Inc. to represent Westland Group activities in the United States, Central America and…
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0002-2667Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
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- Prof Phil Webb