The award, sponsored by MTS, will be presented to Dimitrios Sikoutris and his team from the University of Patras, Greece, for the Atlas Project – the development of a radio-controlled full composite aircraft. The project will be presented at the show.

Careers in engineering

Aerospace Testing will also have a focus on careers in engineering in response to the global skills shortage plaguing the industry. New and experienced engineers will have the opportunity to meet with prospective employers on the Engineering Careers Trail.

The 20 companies inviting job applicants to meet with them informally at their stands at the show include:

• Bodycote Testing
• Desdo Weigert Film GmbH
• ESG Elektroniksystem – und Logistik GmbH
• IABG
• MTU Aero Engines
• P+Z Engineering
• RUAG Aerospace
• SUNAERO
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