From the 27th of May to the 1st of June 2024, as AS Bordeaux, we had the opportunity to host a Fly-In, welcoming EUROAVIAns from all over Europe. We took the chance to also organise a conference open to the public during this week, called “Conquering a New Sky”.
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Did you know: The downfall of low-cost carriers
Over the past few decades, low-cost carriers (LCCs) have revolutionized the airline industry, democratizing air travel and enabling millions of passengers to fly at affordable prices. However, recent trends indicate a troubling downturn for these budget airlines, raising questions about the sustainability of their business model. Low-cost carriers emerged in the 1970s, with Southwest Airlines in…
Chapter 4 – The revival, part 1 (1984-1986)
The following years of hibernation since 1975 were characterised by significant problems both in communication and financial for EUROAVIA. Thanks to the efforts of few Local Groups still motivated to rebuild the association brought EUROAVIA to its revitalisation. Students from five different groups reunited in a congress in Kingston, UK, in September 1984 to make this possible.
Empowering Students Through Competitions and Technical Projects from AM Cairo
As students, we are always striving to learn and develop our skills. However, deciding whether to pursue an academic or industry career path can be challenging. One effective way to explore our interests is by participating in student competitions. Over the years, it has been proven that competitions help students become more innovative, develop critical thinking skills, gain more knowledge, and acquire hands-on experience that cannot be obtained solely through university coursework.
Air Cargo Challenge 2024 from AS Aachen
The Air Cargo Challenge (ACC) 2024 was hosted by the Aachen Drone Development Initiative (ADDI) and AS Aachen, and it was a fantastic three-day event. ADDI had the opportunity to host the event this year by winning the last edition of the ACC that was held in Munich back in 2022. It is a competition for university students in the engineering or science fields, which offers practical application of the acquired knowledge in aircraft modelling.
Breaking the Sound Barrier: A Leap in Aviation History
The sound barrier is one of the oldest aviation challenges referring to the speed at which an aircraft converts from subsonic to supersonic- at 767 mph (1,235 km/h) on sea level. This is considered an impossible and risky aim, as it is quite probable for the airframe structure to collapse and to lose control. Before…
Wingspan Conversations: Insights with Irina Stoican
Irina Stoican is the International Board President of 2022-2023, experienced trainer and all-time dedicated EUROAVIAn. For this month’s Wingspan Conversations, we are taking a look at her journey in EUROAVIA.
Chapter 3 – The dark years
After a first decade of advancements and network reinforcement, from the beginning of the 1970s, EUROAVIA started lacking sponsorships. Companies were not considering investing in EUROAVIA profitable enough, which led to problems in financing the activities of the association. Moreover, the members started losing interest and they were not identifying anymore with the highest principles of the association. Under these circumstances, a period of low activity and engagement commenced, which we can refer to as the “dark years” of EUROAVIA.
Did You Know? How the Coriolis Force Shapes Your Flight Path
Introduction Have you ever noticed your flight pathway on the in-flight screen and were curious why it appears to bend so much, particularly on long-haul flights? It may appear to be a diversion, but there is a fascinating explanation using a physics principle known as the Coriolis force. Let’s look at how this force affects…
Rocket Workshop 2024 from AS Bucharest
Dear EUROAVIANS, a few weeks ago, the 12th edition of our flagship event, the Rocket Workshop 2024, took flight and it was a blast. The event was organised by EUROAVIA Bucharest between the 16th and 19th of May. The hard work of the organising team paid off and resulted in an event that was highly appreciated by the participants. Everyone involved had a great time and all the time spent organising this event was not in vain.