Spirit of Innovation: How Rolls-Royce built the fastest all-electric aircraft
Spirit of Innovation is now the fastest all-electric aircraft ever built. Mark Broadbent spoke with Phill O’Dell, director of flight operations at Rolls-Royce, to find out more about the aircraft and flying it
Hill Helicopters and its revolutionary HX50
UK start-up Hill Helicopters is taking big steps towards its goal of ‘disrupting’ the general aviation market with its revolutionary HX50. Will it succeed? Mark Broadbent investigates
James Webb Space Telescope tech update
The James Webb Space Telescope is about to start unlocking the secrets of the universe. Mark Broadbent hears from NASA project participant Lee Feinberg
Why the A220 could be the perfect post-COVID airliner
The Airbus A220 is becoming ever more familiar worldwide, as further examples enter airline service. Mark Broadbent takes a closer look at this little twin jet and finds out what makes it tick
NASA pilot reveals what the ER-2 is like to fly
What is involved in operating the NASA ER-2 at very high altitude? Mark Broadbent speaks with a pilot to find out
What’s happening with transatlantic air travel?
What’s happening with transatlantic air travel? What are the secrets to success and the challenges for carriers? Could it be the latest long-haul offerings from Airbus? Mark Broadbent reports
How carbon offsetting is helping general aviation to 'go green' in the UK
Aviation is under pressure to ‘go green’. Mark Broadbent reports on carbon offsetting projects in the UK involving private pilots and display team
Strike action: laser attacks on aircraft
Incidents of laser strikes on aircraft are serious threats to those on board. Mark Broadbent looks at how the problem is being tackled
Braking good: the latest in brake systems
Mark Broadbent looks at the latest in brake systems, from new technologies and materials to how specialist suppliers are positioning themselves for recovery
Aircraft brakes - an in-depth look
Mark Broadbent looks at the latest in brake systems, from new technologies and materials to how specialist suppliers are positioning themselves for recovery