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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 2d

What 3 things would new AMRAeS and jet engine designer Charlotte Hall take with her to the ISS? #avgeek ow.ly/qEnN50X9IpZ

Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 2d

"The process of designing, building and then successfully testing a piece of technology that contributes to a larger aerospace project is incredibly fulfilling." New AMRAeS Charlotte Hall on the value of an aerospace career www.aerosociety.com/news/new-mem...

Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 2d

New content on Aerosociety! 'New Member Spotlight - Charlotte Hall' #avgeek www.aerosociety.com/news/new-mem...

Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 5d

"Europe is currently facing the retirement of 44% of its aerospace workforce by 2030" #ICAO sounds the alarm about looming global aviation skills gap #PeopleInAerospace #avgeek ow.ly/VQ0Z50X7yBR

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 5d

#ICAO forecasts estimate that the global system will require more than 2.5m new aviation personnel by 2043 -- but where will this talent come from? #PeopleInAerospace #avgeek www.aerosociety.com/news/buildin...

Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 5d

What are the biggest gaps in global #aviationskills ? The 41st #ICAO Assembly addressed these with 2 new reports #PeopleinAerospace www.aerosociety.com/news/buildin...

Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 5d

New content on Aerosociety! 'Building a resilient global aviation workforce at the 42nd ICAO Assembly' #aviationskills #ICAO #PeopleinAerospace www.aerosociety.com/news/buildin...

Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 9d

As #Ryanair and #easyJet celebrate their 40th and 30th birthdays this year - what is the future of low-cost carriers? In the latest edition of AEROSPACE - October 2025 #avgeek ow.ly/OZiM50X629C

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 9d

Project Replicator 1944 - how the US planned TV--guided drone swarms - in WW2! In the latest edition of AEROSPACE - October 2025 #avgeek ow.ly/eaVm50X61Yy

Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 9d

Sink or skim? Wing in Ground effect vehicles take-off - In the latest edition of AEROSPACE - October 2025 #avgeek ow.ly/eaVm50X61Yy

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 9d

New content on Aerosociety! in the latest edition of AEROSPACE - October 2025 #avgeek www.aerosociety.com/news/in-the-...

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 12d

A major export success - the AH-64 Apache is in service around the globe and today celebrates its 50th anniversary #avgeek #defence ow.ly/Jyng50X49FA

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 12d

As the AH-64 Apache hits 50 years old today - a key Q - is the attack helicopter obsolete on tomorrows drone dominated battlefield ? #avgeek #defence ow.ly/L72b50X496u

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 12d

OTD on 30 September 1975 the YAH-64 made its first flight. 50 years on - how the iconic Apache still remains the attack helicopter to beat #avgeek #defence #aviation #history www.aerosociety.com/news/the-apa...

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 12d

New content on Aerosociety! 'The Apache’s enduring reign' #avgeek 'defence www.aerosociety.com/news/the-apa...

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 16d

War by TikTok? How 'participatory warfare' is changing the game in attracting GenZ to serve - @Sophie_S_R explores the challenges (cc @WarMatters ) #RAF #USAF #NATO #Ukraine ow.ly/Z5Hu50X2Hw3

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 16d

"Air forces need to tailor their recruitment strategies to persuade this generation of educated, social media savvy, digital natives that they are joining a high-tech, progressive service that will empower and trust them." GenZ on GenZ recruitment #avgeek #RAF www.aerosociety.com/news/recruit...

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 16d

As war drums sound all over Europe - how do governments attract the 'activist' #GenZ to serve in the military? GenZ student Sophie Somerville Roberts explores the issues #NATO #Ukraine #RAF www.aerosociety.com/news/recruit...

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 19d

The [UK] space agency soon filled up with people who were civil service generalists and had no experience in space.” What went wrong at the UK Space Agency? #NASA #UKspace #ESA ow.ly/UIoI50X0Jhw

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 19d

On the cusp of Britain launching a satellite from UK soil - why has it merged its Space Agency back into a bigger govt dept? ow.ly/T6RH50X0IBT

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 19d

After 15 years, the UK Space Agency is to be folded into the Department of Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Logical step, or sign of failure? www.aerosociety.com/news/failure...

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 23d

New RAF Chief lays out 3 priorities for the service - 'Rearming at pace - DSEI 2025' #avgeek #DSEI2025 #DSEI #defence #RAF #NATO ow.ly/Fy9150WZfiC

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 23d

Greenjets electric ducted fan drone interceptor breaks cover - 'Rearming at pace - DSEI 2025' #avgeek #DSEI2025 #DSEI #defence ow.ly/Fy9150WZfiC

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Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 23d

Anti-drone interceptor developed in just 6 weeks - read our news round up from last week's DSEI show #DSEI #DSEI2025 #avgeek #defence www.aerosociety.com/news/rearmin...

Tim Robinson @raestimr.bsky.social · 26d

"Mitchell should be remembered on a par with Brunel and Stephenson." @BeaverWestminst makes the case for RJ Mitchell as Britain's greatest aeronautical engineer #avgeek #BoB85 ow.ly/zYKZ50WXmnk

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