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 | Introduction to Aerospace Engineering The book was written in 2009 by Associate Professor Dr. Octavian Thor Pleter. It is written for the future aerospace engineers, in an attempt to capture both the complexity and the fascination of this cutting edge profession, in a holistic, multidisciplinary manner. The book also serves as an introduction in the disciplines studied in the ”Air Navigation - Air Transport Engineering” programs of studies. The programs, started in 2009, benefit from a modern and pragmatic curriculum, developed by the AirNav Board. |
Malaysian 370 – Ten Years After
Late Edit: We started a new section of this site dedicated to this subject: <MH370> Are you interested in the MH370 case? What are the scenarios, and what is their probability? What can be done to avoid a similar case in the future? Which lessons can the...
Air Navigation – Upcoming Book
This book represents the professional statement of my 30+ year career. Working with my aerospace engineering students, pilot students, and air traffic controller students over many generations has been challenging in the best possible way. Debates, ideas and questions...
Reconstructing the Malaysian 370 Flight Trajectory by Optimal Search
Octavian Thor Pleter and Cristian Emil Constantinescu, and Barna Istvan Jakab, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania Abstract: In the aftermath of the disappearance of the Malaysian 370 (MH370) flight in March 2014, new positioning...
Objective Function for 4D Trajectory Optimization in Trajectory Based Operations
Octavian Thor Pleter and Cristian Emil Constantinescu, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania and Irina Beatrice Stefanescu, Romanian Space Agency, 010362 Bucharest, Romania Abstract: In the future ATM implementations based on 4D...
NASA Space Apps Challenge
🚀 The world's largest hackathon returns to Romania!On October 4-5, NASA Space Apps Challenge lands in Bucharest & Cluj-Napoca.48 hours. NASA data. Global challenges. Exceptional mentors and judges.You and your team can be part of a stellar experience 🌌 – and the...
In memoriam Prof. Marius Stoia-Djeska
Marius Stoia-Djeska was born on March 31, 1960 in Bocșa, Caraș-Severin County. After graduating from the Industrial High School No. 2 in Bocșa, he was admitted to the Faculty of Aircraft of the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest in 1980. In 1985 he graduated from the...
Romanian Airport Services Job Openings
✈ We’re Hiring: Ground Support Equipment Engineer – Join the Romanian Airport Services Team! Are you a detail-oriented, hands-on engineer with a passion for maintaining and improving technical systems?We’re looking for a GSE (Ground Support Equipment) Engineer to help...
Air Navigation Convention – the 16th Edition
Beyond Boundaries: Shaping the Next Frontier in Air Navigation In a now infamous editorial from October 9th, 1903, the New York Times predicted that it would take humanity one to ten million years to successfully develop a flying machine. The Wright Flyer took to the...
Standards 101
Standards 101 About This webinar is for the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering students who would like to enhance their careers through understanding standardization, or improving their existing career path by getting involved with current practices in aviation...
EASN Conference Thessaloniki 8-11 Oct 2024
The 14th Conference of the European Aeronautical Sciences Network will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, on 8-11 October 2024. The annual EASN conference grew into the most important aerospace event in Europe. The presented papers have a number of publishing...
Malaysian 370 – Ten Years After
Late Edit: We started a new section of this site dedicated to this subject: <MH370> Are you interested in the MH370 case? What are the scenarios, and what is their probability? What can be done to avoid a similar case in the future? Which lessons can the...
First Digital AIP Romania
First Digital AIP Romania by Octavian Thor Pleter Recently I found and scanned some old documents, dated 1991-1992, which prompted memories of my first professional achievements. When I graduated the Faculty of Aeronautics in 1986, I had already discovered my...
New Aerospace Engineering Master of La Sapienza University in Rome
A new Level 2 aerospace engineering master program AvIMO will be launched at La Sapienza University in Rome, entirely taught in English. The event will take place in Rome on 11th December. The courses will start next year and the successful candidates that will pass...
NASA Space Apps Challenge Romania
Registrations are now open for the NASA Space Apps Challenge Romania, the largest international hackathon! Are you passionate about Space and science and want to make a difference? We invite you to register for the NASA Space Apps Challenge Romania, the largest...