For decades, aviation enthusiasts and conspiracy theorists alike have whispered about Aurora, a top-secret American aircraft said to have reached speeds beyond Mach 6. Officially, no such project has ever existed. Unofficially, the evidence paints a far more intriguing picture. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, mysterious “donuts-on-a-rope” contrails and thunder-like sonic booms were repeatedly reported…
Tag: aeronautical
Student AirRace – AS Munich
The New Technical Challenge of EUROAVIA: Driving Innovation in Student-Led Aerial Systems OverviewThe future of drones took tangible form from October 14th to 16th at the inaugural Student AirRace. Organized by EUROAVIA Munich, this new event seamlessly combined exhilarating competition with the demonstration of critical technical competence. It brought together student engineers across Europe to…
October 2025 Update from AS Pisa
Every year, the event that marks the beginning of the Business Year for AS Pisa is the Election Meeting. The event, held on October 14th, was attended by a large number of members. After a brief presentation of the association and the main events hosted within the past year, it was time for the presentation…
October 2025 Update from AS Ankara
As a new academic year took off, the METU Aerospace Society (ODTÜ HUT) embarked on an exciting journey to welcome new members, introduce its projects, and strengthen its presence within the METU community. From the vibrant energy of the university wide Orientation Event to the insightful introduction meetings and the inspiring Career Fair, each occasion…
AS Braunschweig – Air, Space and Mobility Symposium 2025
From October 6 to 10, 2025, AS Braunschweig had the opportunity to welcome EUROAVIA members from all over Europe, specifically Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Belgium, and Germany. The occasion for the gathering was the 2025 Air, Space, and Mobility Symposium. As the title of the event already indicates, the focus of the international event was…
When Charlatans Fight Against History, The Fighter Mafia.
In the 1960s the USAF and Navy were looking for big, heavy fighters such as the F-4 Phantom II and the F-111 Aardvark, which could fit large payloads and radar systems, and proposed that the future lies in beyond visual range (BVR) engagements with long range systems. We now have the capabilities and the proof…
Introducing the newly elected AEROUBI & AS Covilhã Local Board
It is with great excitement that we introduce the new local board for AEROUBI & AS Covilhã! We are confident that this dedicated group will lead our association to new heights, building on past successes and introducing exciting new initiatives. Leading the team as President is Tomás Silva. He is joined by Ana Rita Sardinha…
Did You Know? Dual-Purpose Agriculture for Earth and Beyond
Introduction Humanity is entering an era where food security is no longer just an agricultural issue but a defining challenge for our future on Earth and beyond. Climate change is intensifying extreme weather events, soil is degrading at alarming rates, and global supply chains are proving fragile in times of crisis. These realities are leaving…
The Airplane Windows: Why Are They Round and Have Tiny Holes?
Did you ever look out of an airplane window and wonder: Why are the windows of airplanes round? And what about the little hole at the bottom? The safety of the aircraft, their ability to withstand and the comfort of the passengers lies in these small details. So let us find out the interesting science and…
Can airplanes fly without a pilot?
It sounds like the start of a science fiction movie. A plane takes off, flies thousands of kilometers, lands perfectly… and not a single pilot in the cockpit. As crazy as it might seem, the question isn’t if it’s possible, but when it will happen. So, can planes actually fly without a pilot ? Let’s…