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…
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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…
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…
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…
Douglas Aircraft: Contracts and Conflict in WWII
Aviation Ascending: Douglas Aircraft’s Wartime Expansion During the Second World War, aviation became both a strategic tool and a booming industry. The United States rapidly scaled its aircraft production, and at the center of this transformation stood the Douglas Aircraft Company. Known for producing some of the most iconic planes of the war, Douglas helped…
Aerogels: The Ultra-Light Supermaterial Transforming Space Travel and Earth
Did You Know? Designing spacecraft is all about pushing the limits—keeping things as light as possible while ensuring they can survive the harshest conditions. Every extra kilogram means higher costs, so engineers are always on the lookout for materials that are both strong and ultra-lightweight. That’s where aerogels come in. Often called “frozen smoke” because…
Winged firefighters: make it rain
As wildfires rage on in Los Angeles, the world is reminded once again of the devastating power of nature and the crucial role that aerial firefighting plays in battling these infernos. While LA employs its own fleet of firefighting aircraft such as modified C-130 Hercules Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk or the Leonardo AW138, Canada’s Canadair/Bombardier takes…