Stuart Williamson

As we prepare for Farnborough International Airshow next week we thought we would take time to answer some of the questions we get asked most frequently. How does Airlander operate in variable weather conditions? 🌪️⚡ Airlander is designed to handle a wide range of weather conditions, just like any other commercial aircraft. It will be Type Certified and capable of flying in high and low temperatures, ice, wind, rain, snow, and lightning. Click here for a full overview: https://lnkd.in/e6xzErBQ How does Airlander handle turbulence? While you will feel turbulence when you fly on Airlander, it will be substantially reduced when compared to an aeroplane subject to the same level of turbulence. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/evK-5ZTB How is Airlander different from traditional airships? 🌟 Airlander combines proven aerospace technologies, creating a hybrid aircraft that is very different to airships of the past. Here’s how: https://lnkd.in/eB9c7Fdd #Airlander #RethinkTheSkies #FAQs

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I totally agree with this comment of security and safety in ports go hand in hand. Not a criticism but to help enhance this further if the ISPS Code extended its scope to include training and detection organised crime this would certainly enhance the relevance, a focus on current threats and the importance of risk management in and around ports. I had the privilege to deliver human trafficking awareness training to port security teams which gained immediate results of identifying victims, enhancing collaboration and communication with policing agencies as well as empowering frontline staff, which resulted in a decline in accidents, personal injury claims as well as a reduction in absenteeism. Never underestimate the power of collaboration #NUTPOC #invisibletraffick #makingtheinvisiblevisible

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The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has published its position paper today outlining a strategic approach for the Society to advise the UK government on prioritising the growth and security of the nation’s aerospace sector, while improving the sector’s contribution to a #sustainable future. As stated by the RAeS Chief Executive, Dave Edwards FRAeS, the position paper calls on the new government to focus on the following priorities ensuring that the #aerospace sector remains a key driver of economic growth, technological advancement, and global competitiveness: ● Advancing modernisation programmes with safe and secure sustainable and innovative technologies. ● Strengthening air power and space capabilities to protect national security interests. ● Accelerating regulatory capacity and capability to advance future flight. ● Supporting further investment, research and international co-operation. ● Developing joined-up collaborative approaches to attract, retain and upskill the workforce. Read the full paper at:

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The first digital download in our 'Being Human' Series. Short supplements to our Human Performance Factors courses.

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This week - IOGP690-4 Maintenance Observation Programme (MOP). There are two types of MOP: 1. The performative ‘tick box’ hassle conducted by senior engineer. 2. The effective, collaborative, experience - either conducted independently (😉) or by your own Director of Airworthiness / Technical Director. One works - one doesn’t 🤷‍♂️

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Mistakes happen! At JWA, we go to great lengths to identify errors so our customers don’t have to. Quality isn’t just about the absence of errors; it’s about having robust systems in place to identify and isolate any non-conforming output. #jwatooling #qualitycontrol #precisionengineering #ukmfg

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Today is the last day for 25% off the Aerodrome Compliance online course. Use the code 25%OFFMAY24 before midnight tonight at https://lnkd.in/e8fmxSqM Here is just one small example from Module 2 of the course #aerodromestandards #runway #taxiways #apron #airportdesign #training #physicalcharacteristics #strips #delethalisation #aerodromecompliance

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This Inside Air podcast with the Royal Air Force (RAF) Chief of the Air Staff, Sir Richard Knighton, offers great insight into his view of the need to grow the RAF's capabilities and ensure that effectiveness trumps so-called 'efficiency' and 'value' for it to fly, fight, deter and win. After all, the only thing more expensive than a first-class air force is a second-class one that loses. https://lnkd.in/eNSnGHny

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As part of their commitment to the International Aerospace Environmental Group ® (IAEG), members take ownership of the challenges the sector is facing. Their recent meeting of dedicated working groups solving specific sustainability challenges is one of the main ways the IAEG creates a sense of shared accountability. We’re committed to supporting the IAEG and wider aerospace industry to achieve more sustainable flight. Our latest blog shares five key insights from the IAEG’s technical meeting: https://bit.ly/3V3lfn0 #Aerospace #Sustainability #SAF #ESG #NetZero

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From the Yaglowski Library: I just finished: Good to Great, by Jim Collins Alright let’s get back into some personal and professional development books, after the very enjoyable detour into Ian Fleming’s James Bond series. Good to Great was one of the first books recommended to me when I shared my completion of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans in 2022 at the University of Connecticut School of Business, where I was halfway through my MBA journey. I immediately bought the book, as it was recommended by an entrepreneur friend. Jim Collins and team in writing Good to Great, have done such a phenomenal job of not only spotlighting what the “good to great” companies did and how, but by drawing a side by side comparison to another company in the same market segment, which failed to make the leap from good to great. This book is a must read for any entrepreneur, manager, or business student. What’s your favorite book on entrepreneurship and professional or executive development? #lifelonglearning #readmore

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Did you know SkySelect can support a variety of aircraft material procurement needs? Through our Procurement AI platform, you can source a wide range of parts to repair or maintain any commercial fleet, spanning narrowbodies such as Boeing 737s and Airbus 320s to wide bodies including Airbus 350s and Boeing 767s. Whether your needs are rotables, consumables, or expendables, we have you covered! Want to get started or learn more? Reach out, we’re happy to help 😊 https://www.skyselect.com/ #skyselect #procurementAI #aviation #procurement #supplychain #AI #automation #aviationsupplychain #procurementsolutions #aviationindustry #supplychainoptimization #aviationtechnology #aviationsoftware #aviationprocurement #mro #aviationmaintenance

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Gama Aviation partners with Department 13 to deliver a new Counter-UAS (C-UAS) proposition. The partnership sees Department 13 and Gama Aviation working together to exploit market opportunities in key UK special mission markets that require dynamic airspace management. Gama Aviation’s Special Mission strategic business unit and Department 13 are pleased to announce a formal partnership designed to offer UK solutions to mitigate drone threats for the UK’s Air Ambulance, National Security, Policing and Critical National Infrastructure (“CNI”) interests. Department 13’s Scout, Orion, and DART solutions provide non-jamming and non-kinetic UAS detection and Counter-UAS effects to defence and commercial sectors. The unique technology allows the creation of fixed or mobile secure perimeters, allowing its operator to take control of a target drone or its controller. The use of non-jamming technologies allows for the safe and continued use of airspace for friendly aerial systems while maintaining the integrity of the monitored area. For more information please see: https://hubs.la/Q02tTzMZ0

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Comprehensive tour below of the next French carrier

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Effective use of modern technology to aid classroom lessons and pre/post flight briefings

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In-line with an operators’ unique Aircraft Maintenance Programme; 1. Structural Fatigue Management 2. Component Maintenance and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) 3. Addressing Ramp and Maintenance Damage 4. Environmental Control 5. Technological Integration for Advanced Inspections 6. Training and Certification of Maintenance Personnel, and 7. Future-Proofing Aircraft Parts Maintenance for Safer Aviation.

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