Mankind has always been fascinated by the mirage of flight, but when was the first time we tried to soar into the sky? One of the fathers of aviation is Abbas Abu Al-Qassim Ibn Firnas Ibn Wirdas Al-Takurini but he is usually referred to as Abbás Ibn Firnás. He was born in what is known today as Ronda,…
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Understanding Satellite Orbits and Gravity
People usually think of satellites floating through space while the actual situation reveals that satellites continuously move toward Earth. Satellites stay in orbit because gravity creates an equilibrium with their velocity. How Satellites Stay in Orbit The two fundamental forces which maintain satellites in space can be explained as follows: The gravitational force of Earth…
January 2025 Update from AS Patras
Happy New Year from EUROAVIA Patras! We wish everyone a happy and creative 2025, full of development and new experiences! With the new year rolling in, EUROAVIA Patras is laying the foundations for its best year yet!
Winged firefighters: make it rain
As wildfires rage on in Los Angeles, the world is reminded once again of the devastating power of nature and the crucial role that aerial firefighting plays in battling these infernos. While LA employs its own fleet of firefighting aircraft such as modified C-130 Hercules Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk or the Leonardo AW138, Canada’s Canadair/Bombardier takes…
Altair Engineering Visits NTUA: A Thriving Collaboration from AS Athens
Last Thursday, we were delighted to welcome Altair Engineering, our esteemed partner, to the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA).
Spirit of Christmas & Crepes at AS Paris
As December began, a month often marked by the duality of exams and the spirit of Christmas, AS Paris participated in the annual Christmas Market at EPF Engineering School. This cherished event transforms the school into a place filled with holiday cheer, where every student association sets up its own stand. It’s a time for students to connect, explore, and engage with the diverse community of associations that enrich campus life.
Two Decades of Passion – The History of EUROAVIA Rzeszów
Born at the Berlin Air Show in 2004, our local group took off, connecting passionate students with the world of aviation and creating a community that continues to inspire. Today we’re taking you on a journey through two decades of soaring success: the story of EUROAVIA Rzeszów.
Chapter 9 – The comeback (2022-2023)
As several European countries began reopening their borders and easing the COVID restrictions, EUROAVIA started to plan the comeback of the long-anticipated International Events. The journey was not easy, marked by uncertainties, but EUROAVIANs could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Chapter 8 – The online phase: COVID times (2019-2021)
As the COVID-19 pandemic started to reshape the way we worked, studied and connected, also EUROAVIA had to face the difficulties of quarantines and restrictions. While at the beginning of the Business Year 2019-2020 some International Events still took place, like Aerodynamics Symposium in Forlì, or the Formation Workshop in Sevilla, the association was forced to stop the events, as traveling was hugely restricted. So, EUROAVIA had to adapt to a new virtual reality made of online events.
Wingspan Conversations: Insights with EUROAVIA’s IB Secretary Elia Ghiselini
In this month’s Wingspan Conversations we take a closer look at Elia, Secretary of the International Board of 2024-2025. Read on to learn why he joined the organisation and what her goals are as IB member.
Ideathon Finale 2024 – AS Zagreb
From the 1st to the 6th of December 2024 AS Zagreb had the opportunity to host the Ideathon Finale. Following the first phase in Toulouse, the participants had the opportunity to bring their ideas to Zagreb (Croatia).