VHR Blog

In July, Boeing reported its worst ever quarterly-loss, at $3.4 billion. This is due to their 737 Max, a plane that has been plagued by poor design which resulted in tragic and avoidable deaths.

The UK has announced today that it will be increasing its presence in space, moving to deter growing threats from China and Russia.

There is a good chance we will be on track to colonise Mars by 2050. While we’re currently yet to set foot on the Red Planet, there are many national and private entities looking to send people to sta...

The invention of the plane was one of the most significant achievements of the last century. It has allowed us to explore the world, experience new cultures, and expand our horizons beyond what once w...

One of the most famous planes in the military, the Lockheed Blackbird has been the pinnacle of speed, stealth, and innovation for decades.

We are rapidly running out of resources on Earth. Traditional fossil fuels are becoming depleted, and will eventually run dry. Rare metals that are vital to the creation of new technology are likewise...

The field of aviation owes much to Lawrence Hargrave, a pioneering engineer who invented the rotary engine, the cambered aerofoil, and the box-kite, which inspired the Wright Brothers. Without his wor...

President Trump announced the creation of a US Space Force months ago, to immediate ridicule. Despite this, the Trump administration expects the space force will be up and running by 2020.

Those working in the aviation industry have known for some time that there is a skills shortage that will soon threaten the viability of the sector’s continuing profitability. The International Civil ...

Spaceflight has been operating under largely the same technology since the 1960’s. Reaction engines used massive chemical output to create enough thrust to escape the Earth’s gravity. There have since...

The aviation industry is one of the biggest and most important sectors in the world. The Middle Eastern market has been driving growth for years, but will it be able to maintain its strong market pres...

It is famously difficult to become an astronaut. Astronauts must be at the peak of physical fitness, have studied for years to be fully qualified, and be mentally prepared for the hardship of living a...