aviation
Boosting flight safety: Cranfield’s icing wind tunnel in action
The icing wind tunnel (IWT) was established at Cranfield University in 2003. The facility is capable of producing impact ice on models mounted within a range of different test sections. At present, the Cranfield ...
Cleared for the future: Why aviation leaders must embrace environmental sustainability
Environmental sustainability is not a niche concern for aviation anymore, it’s central to how we think about the future of our industry. In my work as an Associate Professor of Airport Decarbonisation, I see first-hand ...
Powering Progress: How Cranfield will bring the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy to life
The keenly anticipated UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy is now published, outlining eight key areas for investment and growth. The Prime Minister writes that it’s a “golden opportunity” and the report foreword says that in ...
Shaping the future of aviation: The NAC Women in Aviation Scholarship and me
Aviation has always been more than just a career choice for me – it’s a passion that began in my childhood and has only grown stronger over the years. Raised in ...
The successful scaling of SAF production depends on a skilled workforce
In a two-year project called Waypoint 2050, the aviation sector outlined several potential pathways to reach its 2050 goal and how, with the right support from governments, net-zero emissions could potentially be achievable a ...
Real-World Readiness in Propulsion Engineering: Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc
In our recent conversation with Dr. Uyioghosa Igie, Programme Director for the Thermal Power and Propulsion MSc , we delved into what makes the course an exciting path for students interested in gas ...