Case studies

Environmental
Insect-repellant coating

There have been many innovative solutions to improving fuel efficiency in a...

Environmental
CleanEra

An on-going partnership between KLM and Delft University of Technology has ...

Environmental
Sustainable Taxiing

The environmental impact of the aviation sector is best addressed through r...

Social development
The forgotten treasures of aviation?

What’s the best way to spend your time in Scotland? According to a recent p...

Social development
In place of strife: aviation underpins Sri Lanka’s...

For many island nations aviation is more than just a logistical lifeline: i...

Environmental
Research fuels innovation

The mission of Clean Sky, the most ambitious aeronautical research programm...

Environmental
A successful partnership

The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) operates one of the most advanced air tr...

Environmental
New materials and structural weight saving

The last few decades have seen a steady rise in the amount of ‘composite’ m...

Environmental
Producing highly efficient turbofans

Taking into account the contribution of design to achieve best results in e...

Environmental
Investment in recycling pays off

Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce has developed a recycling programme now o...

Social development
Why aviation is good news for Pacific sharks

Many Pacific islands face an uncertain future as falling fish stocks have s...

Social development
Airlines and airports provide the pathway for pilg...

More than two million Muslims from all parts of the world make the Hajj pil...