During the past months, in AS Castelldefels we enjoyed several (very) interesting activities! In May, we got the opportunity to visit the main railway operation and maintenance facilities in Catalonia, FGC. We learned the basics of how trains are maintained and repaired, and how electricity is driven through the whole railway network to make the biggest renewable-source public transport system of the region do wonders!
Category: Local Group Updates
Revival of EUROAVIA Leuven: A Year in Review
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.
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.
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.
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.
Turkish Technic Field Trip from AS Istanbul
After hosting the Lustrum and the EMEAC, May was once again a month where we focused on our local events.
Airbus Sloshing Rocket Workshop 2024 Finals from AS Lisboa
The 5th edition of Airbus Sloshing Rocket Workshop (ASRW), a prestigious event for aerospace engineering students, took place in Lisbon, at the Instituto Superior Técnico and the Portuguese Air force Academy facilities from the 9th to the 15th of August 2024. In this year’s competition, several records were broken, including the highest number of registrations, greater horizontal flight distance and highest number of successful launches. A team from the University of Bologna and AS Forlì-Bologna, “Squirrel Works”, comprised of members from Italy, Spain, and Colombia, claimed victory at the end of the event.