Transport Systems
How I funded my Master’s degree, and other useful tips for new students
After a year of enriched curriculum study, I am now close to finishing my course. Looking back on the year I've spent at Cranfield, I can definitely say that accepting the offer to study here was ...
The hidden element of airport travel
Airports can generate large volumes of surface traffic. The implications of this in terms of traffic delays, congestion, local air quality and human health are significant and need to be factored in when planning future ...
Eastern Europe, migration & UK airports
Leading up to June 2016's EU referendum, arguments from both “in” and “out” campaigns are heating up, with particular attention given to the impact of migration from EU member states in Eastern Europe. Figures from the ...
‘Drones for Good’: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) helping investigators gather evidence and prevent future accidents
Photo: DJI S1000 “Octocopter” Drone scans a demo accident site outside Martell House, Cranfield University Accident sites are often dangerous or difficult places to work. There are always hazards that will require the accident investigator to ...
Reducing aircraft emissions: is easyJet’s hybrid plane the answer?
As part of the strategy of reducing its carbon footprint, easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has unveiled plans for a revolutionary zero-emissions hydrogen fuel system for its aircraft which could save around 50,000 tonnes of fuel ...
Airport design: should they be dull and technical or fun and enjoyable?
Airports are in transition, in a shift from the passenger process of getting passengers on and off planes, to passenger service: providing a user-friendly, comfortable travel experience. Occasionally airports are mistakenly called shopping malls, but even the ...