Articles by Amélie Van De Wynckele

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Outlandish solutions to control space debris

Faced with the inevitable and disturbing increase of orbiting space debris, the international space community is redoubling its efforts and ingenuity to find solutions to reduce it and avoid any collision with these artificial objects by our satellites. Let’s take a look at the state of space pollution before looking at the solutions, from the […]


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Women airline pilots stay on course

On March 8, the date for celebrating International Women’s Day is not a coincidence but rather a tribute to Raymonde de la Roche, the first woman in the world to have obtained her pilot’s licence in 1910. Today’s women can in turn follow a slipstream facilitating access for all those women who dream of taking […]


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Nanosatellite: the infinitely small in the service of the infinitely large

Big, small, micro, nano, pico, femto… the family of satellites never ceases to amaze us. Originally designed by the academic world, the nanosatellite has seen its fame grow with the explosion of microelectronics and the arrival of new players. Here is a brief tour of its peculiarities, and a history of its launches and its […]


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Is there finally an exit ramp for the circular runway?

Are we at the point of finding a solution so that the ambitious project of Henk Hesselink, Dutch researcher, to build circular airport runways comes to pass? Despite the positive effect on the fluidity and safety of traffic as well as on the environment, the project has been buried since 2014. A short lap around […]


Company life

Knowing how to celebrate victories in the company

Has the era of congratulations and rewards finally arrived in the company? Will employees be able to be congratulated for a particular achievement, like athletes who never fail to celebrate a victory? Realizing that celebrating a success could be beneficial for both the employee and the company, managers and business leaders are now giving free […]


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When aerospace inspires other industries

Synonyms of robustness, efficiency and lightness, technological innovations in aerospace make a number of industries pale. This is why, naturally or forced, there are more and more bridges between these industries and aerospace. Brief overview of the automotive, mining and health sectors. Aerospace and automotive: a history that stands out In the period of more […]


Company life

Games in the company are worthwhile

If you still have your inner child, rejoice: games are coming back in force in companies. Recruitment, training, customer service, innovation – no sector seems to be spared. Between good old traditional games, serious games and the gamification of professional processes, there is something for everyone… especially the employer. From card games to serious games […]


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Flying cars: finally a reality?

Long considered a childhood dream, the flying car might become a solution to cope with the growing urban population, the expense of traffic jams and pollution. Both small and large players are mobilizing and redoubling their ingenuity to release prototypes and be the first to market their inventions. En route for a global overview.   […]


Company life

Beware of negativism in business

No one is safe from overindulging in a bad mood for a passing reason (broken computer, crazy customer, bad-tempered boss…). However, when this sourness persists, it can easily give way to a certain negativism that will affect colleagues’ work environment. Don’t delay reacting and doing the right things before it’s too late.   Causes and […]


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Fierce competition for the return of the supersonic aircraft

Concorde nostalgics might have something to smile about: flights of supersonic aircraft will be announced within a few years by various companies from all over the world. Since the Great White Bird bowed out in 2003, the supersonic market is experiencing lively competition, has to overcome complex challenges and is displaying ambitious goals.   A […]


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Electric aircraft – the race is on

Airlines and aircraft manufacturers are mobilizing to be able to respond to the growing cost of jet fuel, the increase in air traffic and the environmental objectives set by the Paris agreement. Electrical and hybrid power represent technological avenues that can meet these challenges. Before we look at ambitious hybrid or all-electric projects, first let […]


Company life

Incivility: another manifestation of individualism?

If we are to believe Donald Black (The Social Structure of Right and Wrong, 1993), the expression of discontent in the working world evolves. Employees abandon public mass events (strikes, petitions or sabotage) in favour of more private reactions, specifically incivility in the workplace. How is it manifested? What are the internal reactions? How are […]


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