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Aviation History is the study of the development, evolution, and impact of flight and aircraft from the earliest human attempts at flight to contemporary advancements in aviation technology and policy. It encompasses significant events, key figures, and the socio-economic implications of aviation throughout time.
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Aviation History is the study of the development, evolution, and impact of flight and aircraft from the earliest human attempts at flight to contemporary advancements in aviation technology and policy. It encompasses significant events, key figures, and the socio-economic implications of aviation throughout time.

Key research themes

1. How did early scientific theory and aristocratic patronage influence the foundational development of aeronautics?

This theme investigates the interplay between ornithological science and the emergence of aeronautical societies in the Victorian era, focusing on how theoretical models of bird flight contributed to the professionalization and legitimacy of aerial navigation studies. It highlights the significance of aristocratic leadership in fostering scientific approaches that bridged natural observation and mechanical experimentation, laying groundwork for later aviation advancements.

Key finding: This paper reveals that George Douglas Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll, as the first president of the Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, advanced aeronautics primarily through his theoretical ornithological studies. His 1867... Read more

2. What evolutionary patterns can be observed in the development of aviation technology, and how do they relate to biological flight?

This research area examines the concept of 'evolution' beyond biology to understand the progression of human-designed flying machines — airplanes — in terms of physical scaling laws, efficiency, and design optimization. By applying physics principles such as the constructal law, the studies link airplane development to natural allometric rules seen in animal flight, illustrating convergent trends in size, speed, and performance that reflect universal constraints and optimization strategies.

Key finding: The study quantitatively demonstrates that airplane design evolution follows allometric scaling rules analogous to those governing biological flyers. For example, engine mass scales proportionally with aircraft size (M_e =... Read more

3. How did military conflicts, particularly World War I and post-war periods, shape the growth and challenges of national aviation industries?

This theme explores the strategic, industrial, and technological dynamics of aviation industries under the pressures of wartime demands and post-war competition. It includes analyses of production capacity, technological innovation, international cooperation, and the influence of government policies on the maturity and modernization of civil and military aviation sectors, with case studies from Russia, Britain, and Yugoslavia during key historical junctures.

Key finding: The paper documents that Russia, despite producing a leading total number of aircraft during WWI, was technologically lagging due to reliance on duplication of French models rather than indigenous designs and limited... Read more
Key finding: This work finds that Britain's post-WWII aviation industry faced systemic challenges including intense American competition, costly production linked to overlapping civil and military demands, and nascent jet technology... Read more
Key finding: This paper illustrates that Yugoslav civil aviation development was strongly path-dependent, maintaining modernization trajectories established before WWII despite political upheaval. Post-war reconstruction rebuilt on... Read more

4. In what ways has technology, quality control, and information management evolved to enhance safety and efficiency in aviation operations?

Focusing on post-war and contemporary aviation systems, this theme examines advances in quality control protocols, real-time data analytics, predictive maintenance, and organizational management techniques within the aviation industry. It addresses how emerging technologies and regulatory frameworks contribute to reducing operational risks and optimizing maintenance workflows, highlighting multidisciplinary approaches to ensure aircraft safety and operational reliability.

Key finding: This paper identifies the integration of predictive maintenance, sensor-based real-time data analysis, and automation as critical to modernizing aviation quality control. It reports a significant reduction in... Read more

5. How have cultural diversity and communication within flight crews impacted decision-making during aviation emergencies?

This research area probes into the effects of multicultural flight deck crews on communication dynamics, decision-making, and situational awareness in high-stress scenarios. It evaluates theoretical frameworks such as Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and examines empirical studies on how cultural heterogeneity can both enrich collaboration and introduce challenges in emergency response effectiveness, driving the need for targeted training and communication protocols.

Key finding: The study synthesizes empirical research showing that while cultural diversity within flight crews promotes richer information exchange and vigilance, it also poses risks of miscommunication and cognitive biases during... Read more

All papers in Aviation History

La guerra del Rif revistió características similares en la zona francesa y española, más específicamente en los momentos en los que Abd-el-Krim tomó la iniciativa. Las respuestas al desastre de Annual por parte española y al descalabro de... more
Artykuł powstał na podstawie dokumentów zgromadzonych w Archiwum Jugosławii oraz innych ważnych źródeł i literatury dotyczących pomocy wojskom jugosłowiańskim w trakcie wojny kwietniowej (niemieckiej agresji na Jugosławię w 1941 r.).... more
El artículo habla sobre la presencia de globos aerostáticos en la Feria de Requena desde fines del siglo XIX.
The aim of the study was to investigate the Aviation English needs of ab-initio air traffic controllers by applying a needs analysis model from the field of English for Specific Purposes, which emphasizes three key dimensions: lacks,... more
This research work “An Appraisal of the Legal Regime for Compensation of Victims of Aviation Accidents in Nigeria” reveals that aviation accident is a recurrent decimal world over, and in particular, plane crashes result in a number of... more
This paper aims to show that the Maestranza Aérea de Madrid (MAESMA) is the oldest rotary wing maintenance center, on one hand, and pay tribute to the Spanish inventor Juan de la Cierva y Codorníu, on the other hand. In this study the... more
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There are multiple published accounts of the stimulation and creation of the Aerojet Engineering Corporation that are inconsistent, incomplete, or erroneous in significant details, describing principals involved, timing, and funding of... more
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Mémoire de recherche Mémoire présenté en vue de l'obtention du master 2 d'Histoire des Mondes Germaniques - Université de strasbourg
& master franco-polonais - université Adam Mickiewicz (Poznan)
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Strong quality control (QC) and management systems are essential in aviation because safety and care are so critical. It analyzes approaches to improve quality control and management in aviation, mainly through the use of new technology,... more
During World War II, the Luftwaffe used a single type of specialized attack aircraft – the Henschel Hs 129. The main theatre of its use was the southern sector of the Eastern Front, that is, the territory of Ukraine. Here these aircraft... more
Bu çalışma, Turkish Cargo’nun uluslararası hava kargo pazarındaki konumunu analiz etmek amacıyla hazırlanmıştır. Turkish Cargo, Türk Hava Yolları’nın markası olarak, 133 ülke ve 364 destinasyona ulaşan geniş ağı ve İstanbul merkezli... more
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A legendák életre kelnek szemelvények a magyar ősrepülők történeteiből-Három életrajz bemutatásával a magyar motoros repülés három aviatikusának küzdelmes élete elevenedik meg előttünk. Mindhármukat egy lelkesedés hajtotta: a repülés... more
Blériot 1909 októberi repülőbemutatója Budapesten szá- mos tehetséges mesterembert indított arra, hogy a magyar repülőgépszerkesztők, aviatikusok sorába lépjen. Zsélyi Aladár azon kevés kivételhez tartozott, aki gépészmérnökként vált... more
ÖSSZEFOGLALÁS: Blériot 1909 októberi repülőbemutatója Budapesten számos tehetséges mesterembert indított arra, hogy a magyar repülőgépszerkesztők, aviatikusok sorába lépjen. Zsélyi Aladár azon kevés kivételhez tartozott, aki... more
ÖSSZEFOGLALÁS: A magyar motoros repülés aviatikusainak küzdelmes életét a repülés iránti feltétlen lelkesedés hajtotta. Horváth Ernő repülőgépkonstruktőr pályájának felidézése, a technikatörténeti érdekességek és a kevéssé ismert... more
An account of Operation Deep Freeze conducted by the 22nd AF of the Military Airlift Command in 1991. It describes the landing of a C-5A on the  ice at McMurdo Sound in Antarctica.
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The site of Birch Island has been targeted by the non-profit Healthy Waters Labrador (HWL) and larger Labrador tourism initiative for conservation, environmental education, and commemoration of the former Birch Island settlement. The... more
Kao organizovana ljudska aktivnost, tj. društvena i privredna delatnost, u smislu potrebe prevoza ljudi i roba vazduhoplovom, vazdušni saobraćaj je najmlađa grana saobraćaja. Iako je ova ljudska aktivnost u savremenom smislu prešla... more
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The religious upheavals of the early modern period left their mark on gastronomic culture. Despite existing scholarship, blind spots remain in the study of post-Reformation tastes and cooking. This paper explores various changes brought... more
After World War I, there were smaller textile companies operating in the territory of the Zemun municipality, which barely exceeded the framework of craft production. Various privileges that the municipality granted to industrialists,... more
Tras la Primera Guerra Mundial, la evolución armamentística sufrió un avance considerable, pero el salto evolutivo de la aviación sobrepasó al del resto de armas. Y cómo no, la guerra de España fue uno de los mejores bancos de pruebas de... more
Resumen: El aeródromo de Llíria fue uno de los más importantes de la 4ª Región Aérea, tanto por su estructura, como el número de unidades que lo ocuparon. Es por ello que desde su inicio operativo, en abril de 1937, y hasta octubre de... more
Havacilik sektoru buyuk yatirimlar gerektiren, buna karsin kârliligi kuresel olcekte yuzde 10’lara erismeyen ve her turlu ekonomik/siyasi istikrarsizliktan kolaylikla etkilenebilen sektordur. Isletmeler, bu kosullar altinda rekabet... more
Amikor egy váti származású -később a Szombathelyi Cipőgyárban dolgozó- tűzőnőnek a Vas Népében olvasott „váti korzóról” és az ott vasárnap délután söröző „tsz parasztokról ” beszéltem mosolyogva csak annyit válaszolt:„Nem is volt korzó... more
W 2021 r. ówczesny Minister Edukacji i Nauki powierzył Akademii Sztuki Wojennej realizację zadania zleconego „Kampania polska 1939 roku – synteza” w celu dokonania wszechstronnej oceny kampanii 1939 roku, która w dotychczasowej... more
Air transport in Yugoslavia was developed according to the country’s needs, while at the same time following world trends. Processes in its modernisation that were set in motion before the Second World War continued in the postwar period... more
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Based on unpublished archival records, periodicals, and literature, this paper analyses the development of air transport in Montenegro within the broader Yugoslav system from the opening of the first regular air route from Belgrade to... more
Рад се бави развојем Ваздухопловног савеза Југославије у његових првих осам година, од оснивања као Савезног одбора за спортско ваздухопловство после Другог светског рата до изласка из састава Народне технике 1953. године, његовим... more
This paper summarises terrorist attacks on the means and institutions of Yugoslav air transport. These attacks include a total of six aircraft hijackings occurring between 1948 and 1981, the explosion of a bomb onboard a Yugoslav Airlines... more
Рад се бави покушајима да се на територији југословенске државе покрене ваздушни саобраћај убрзо по завршетку Првог светског рата, са освртом на развој ваздушног саобраћаја у свету. Неколико таквих предлога и акција забележено је до 1927.... more
Yugoslavia and the United States achieved very broad cooperation in the field of air transport. Three phases in its development can be observed, as well as several different but interrelated aspects: diplomatic activity, airline services,... more
Na osnovu arhivske građe i literature predstavljena je početna faza u razvoju vazdušnog saobraćaja u Jugoslaviji nakon Drugog svetskog rata, odnosno rad Prvog vazduhoplovnog transportnog puka vazduhoplovstva Jugoslovenske armije u... more
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