Rob Coppinger is a veteran aerospace writer whose work has appeared in Flight International, on the BBC, in The Engineer, Live Science, the Aviation Week Network and other publications. He has covered a wide range of subjects from aviation and aerospace technology to space exploration, information technology and engineering. In September 2021, Rob became the editor of SpaceFlight Magazine, a publication by the British Interplanetary Society. He is based in France.
Pilot training
Simulation and other equipment for pilot training is changing, bringing new perspectives to this vital aspect of the special missions sector. Rob Coppinger speaks to companies about the technology they…
Testing transformations: Digital tools and flight instruments
As cockpits become more and more like desktop computers, are there any advantages for the SAR operator? Rob Coppinger explores instances of extremes of climate playing havoc with electronics, the…
Satellite personal locator beacon technology still dominates but cellular networks and combination devices increasingly offer an alternative. Rob Coppinger explores the options