During our history lessons, we usually learn that during WWII men took to the sky to fight and showcased their skills at 20,000ft. However, behind the scenes, a group of trailblazing women, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), played a crucial and often overlooked role in the war effort. These fearless women defied societal norms,…
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The Future of Electric Aircraft and Its Impact on Aviation Sustainability -Wasp project from AS Beograd
In recent decades, increasing awareness of environmental challenges has led to an intensive search for sustainable alternatives in various industries, including aviation. In line with this trend, electric aircraft are becoming increasingly significant as a potentially sustainable alternative to traditional airplanes. One such example of such innovation is the “Wasp” project developed by the student association “Beoavia” from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Belgrade.
Photography Seminar by EUROAVIA Patras: A Recap
Individuals looking to enhance their photography skills were encouraged to take part in the EUROAVIA Patras photography seminar on January 12, marking the inaugural event of the new year. This gathering gave a unique opportunity to refine camera settings, capture impeccable shots, and acquire specialized knowledge in Lightroom editing.
Is laser power beaming the future of the drone industry?
As drones are increasingly used for various applications, the industry is investing in innovations to expand their functionality, like powering drones with lasers to enable continuous flight. The possibility of this technology has been known for over a decade, but no one has succeeded in commercialising it.
What to expect from 2024?
2024 has already begun, so what should we expect from the aerospace world this year? Take a small glimpse into some of the projects that will be launched during this year.
Formation Workshop 2023 from AS Athens
From November 26th to December 1st, we had the pleasure to organise and host the annual International Event Formation Workshop 2023, an event dedicated to soft skills training sessions delivered by the EUROAVIA Training System trainers. In total, twenty-five fellow EUROAVIAns from all around Europe, such as Spain, Romania, Italy, and other cities in Greece, attended the event.
Ideathon Finals in Munich
In early November, we had the honour to host our International Event, the Ideathon. The event was a showdown between two exceptional teams: UniBOss from AS Forlì-Bologna and Ad Mundum from AS Bucharest, following their advancement from the previous round in Terrassa, Spain.
Getting ready for a new challenge from AS Rzeszów
A new EUROAVIA challenge has been set out and our local group, AS Rzeszów, has mobilized. From the beginning, one of the most challenging tasks turned out to be putting together a new team, capable of surpassing last year’s achievements in the competition. More than half of the members, whose great dedication and innovation played were instrumental in the team’s success finished their studies, therefore were not available for the new competition. This led to a substantial knowledge gap, and closing became our priority.
Aerospace achievements during 2023
2023 it’s coming to an end and the aerospace industry has continued to grow. Let’s review together some of the most achievements seen during this year.
December 2023 Update from AS Napoli
Hello EUROAVIAns, we’re back from the city of pizza, sea and sun with the last newsletter of the year! We hope you had an amazing 2023 and are planning to have many new events in the next months. In these last two months 35 new members have joined the Local Group and we have reached an incredible total of 115 members, one of the best starts in our history!