After a significant decline in activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, EUROAVIA Leuven lost much of its presence among students and within the international community. The lack of engagement, particularly in aerospace-related events beyond the classroom, was felt deeply by students. This dissatisfaction inspired four motivated individuals to take action and breathe new life into the organisation. What followed was a year full of revitalisation, enthusiasm, and an ambitious calendar of events. Here’s an overview of our first year back in action.
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An EUROAVIA exclusive Guide on becoming an Astronaut from AS Munich
At the end of May 2024, EUROAVIA Munich had the honour of hosting German reserve astronaut Nicola Winter at the Technical University of Munich. Nicola, a former fighter pilot, aerospace engineer, Ph.D. candidate, and reserve astronaut, shared her experience of the journey from applying to the final selection process of becoming an astronaut with a group of young, motivated students who dream of one day becoming astronauts themselves.
The Black Box: How It Survives Crashes
When you hear about plane crashes, one of the first things investigators look for is the Black Box, also known as the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) or Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). Despite its name, the Black Box is not black at all. It is actually bright orange to make it easier to find in wreckage.
Air Horizons 2025 from AS Paris
AS Paris changed its local board at the end of June 2024 and we are pleased to present you: Julien Bordier, the president; and Andréa Rambourg, the vice president. Both are starting their 4th year at the EPF Engineering School in Aeronautics & Space master’s degree. They are both currently doing their internships at FutureLog (logistics) in Paris and the business jet airline Air Alsie in Denmark. The secretary Clément Perez and the treasurer Antoine Madej, are both in their 3rd year, and are therefore taking over.
AS Tampere Team Albatross’ journey to Air Cargo Challenge 2024
A few months have passed after the 2024 Air Cargo Challenge in Aachen, and it is a good time to look back at our journey in the competition.
AS Braunschweig visits A320 Flight Simulator
At the end of April this year, members of our local group in Braunschweig had the unique opportunity to visit the flight simulator at TU Braunschweig. This simulator offers an incredibly realistic replication of the cockpit of a modern Airbus A320 and is part of the Institute of Flight Guidance (IFF). Like the real aircraft, the simulator’s cockpit is equipped with two seats, reflecting the fact that the A320 is operated by two pilots. This setup allowed two participants to sit in the cockpit at a time, taking turns in the pilot’s seat.
Chapter 4 – The revival, part 2 (1987-1989)
The last years of the 1980s proved pivotal for EUROAVIA as we know it today. The Central Committee was re-established and successful events were held including the European Cooperation Symposium 1988 in Delft and the Symposium on Hypersonics 1989 in Munich. By the end of 1989, the progressive ideology of a cohesive transnational association, just as we know it today was the dominant one within EUROAVIA.
The Air Mail Scandal: A Tale of Corruption and Reform
In the early 1930s, the United States was experiencing a surge in commercial aviation. As air travel became more accessible, the need for efficient mail delivery by air grew. During this time, Congress passed the McNary-Watres Act, a law granting Postmaster General Walter Fogel Brown significant authority to award airmail contracts. At a meeting dubbed the “Spoils Conference,” Brown chose to…
The Soaring Legacy of Hot Air Balloons in Paris from AS Bordeaux
The history of hot air balloons is deeply intertwined with the city of Paris, where dreams of flight first became a reality. This journey, rooted in the Enlightenment, began with the audacious experiments of the Montgolfier brothers in the 18th century and continues to inspire innovation today. The 2024 Paris Olympics will pay tribute to this legacy with a unique, flying Olympic Cauldron, symbolizing France’s enduring spirit of creativity and adventure.
Participation to ILA Berlin from AS Braunschweig
In early June, AS Braunschweig visited the ILA 2024, the German International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin, marking the biggest event since the onset of COVID.