Did you know that some of the fastest engines ever created don’t roar like jet engines or rumble like rockets? They’re nearly silent. Scramjets, short for supersonic combustion ramjets, represent one of the most groundbreaking advancements in aerospace technology. Capable of reaching speeds well above Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound), scramjets are…
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Did you know? Orbital launches in Europe
Recently, on July 9th, 2024, at 21:00 CEST, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched Europe’s newest rocket, Ariane 6 from Kourou in French Guyana. Interestingly, the official spaceport for ESA’s launches is not in continental Europe but in South America, close to the equator. However, did you know there are also rocket launching sites in the old continent?
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…
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…
Did you know? K2-18b
Probably you have already heard of the exoplanet “K2-18b” since we briefly introduced it in the article about the James Webb Telescope. However, did you know this exoplanet is so special because it has shown hints of life?
Dragon in the sky: China’s COMAC C919
Nowadays, the two main aircraft manufacturers are based in US (Boeing) and EU (Airbus). However, we might soon see a new silhouette in the sky. In recent years, China has emerged as a formidable player in the global aviation industry, with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) making significant strides in aircraft development. One…
Did you know, A brief dissertation on weird aeronautical experiments
My malicious mind was thinking of how much the human race has to thank experimentation due to the things we have learned from it. Even in the most questionable, anti-ethical experiments, there was always something new to comprehend. For instance, everything we know about pneumonia and hypothermia is thanks to the tortures made in Japanese…
Did you know? Aeropostale: Brave airman pioneering mail delivery
Nowadays, most of us may think about aviation as an innovative but strict engineering domain that is more about building marvels of engineering or flying a modern airplane with the help of GPS and autopilots rather than an adventurous journey around the globe. However, this is not always the case. Let’s take a look at…
Did you know? The oldest EUROAVIA Working Group (WG)
EUROAVIA is not all about the International Board (IB) and the Local Groups (LGs) spread all over Europe, but also about many people working behind the scenes in different areas, in what we call Working Groups (WGs). But do you know which is the oldest EUROAVIA WG?
Did you know? EUROAVIA’s location
Even though our association is spread all over Europe (43 associations over 18 countries), did you know that the main address of EA has changed numerous times during its history? During EUROAVIA’s first years, the “permanent” address changed every time a new board was elected, so the official location of EA was in constant change….