Tim Robinson, Editor of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s AEROSPACE magazine, is one of the aerospace industry’s best-known journalists. In his time at the helm of AEROSPACE he has covered a range of issues and has always had a great ability to write for audiences with a range of backgrounds, from industry execs to young people involved in the varied youth initiatives of the Aero Society. We have known one another for many years and I was so pleased that Tim took a bit of time out to answer a few questions and offer his thoughts on some topical issues.

Global competition in aerospace remains as intense as ever. If the UK wants to remain a global aerospace leader then we need to do more. The UK offers a first-class and open ecosystem for innovation, driven by entrepreneurial start-ups and a depth of aerospace expertise unrivalled in Europe. But international competitors are gaining ground at an accelerating pace. This is a short ATI blog I wrote recently.

I have known Jenny since we started working together in the Autumn of 2015 to establish closer ties between the UK and Swedish aerospace sectors. It was brilliant working with her when she was Director of DIT Sweden and it’s been great that we have been able to continue to work closely together following her move to Saab.

I’ve known Chris for many years now and we’ve always bonded over our shared interest in history. Chris is a true adventurer; he’s spent many years travelling and has established himself as a successful TV historian and writer. In 2017 he created We Will Remember, his project that tells the stories of those involved in World War II.

Where better to start my first blog post than with a short feature on the jewel in the crown of British aviation heritage - the Shuttleworth Collection. As many will know, what makes it so unique is the fact that most of the aircraft in the collection are still airworthy and fly regularly at the collection’s airshows.