The postgraduate University's manifold presence resulted in record business and potential student enquiries.
Cranfield has been at the forefront of aerospace technology for over half a century, taking a practical and holistic approach right across the business of flying. Cranfield plays a big part in the aerospace business sector and has close commercial partnerships with Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing and Rolls-Royce.
Dr Paul Marshall, of Cranfield's corporate relations and communications team said: “Farnborough has been beneficial to Cranfield in generating interest from business and potential students in the past, and this year's event was just as successful. Farnborough, as ever, is an invaluable opportunity for the University to stay in touch with its core aerospace roots.”
Cranfield exhibits included:
• The National Flying Laboratory Centre Jetstream 31 aircraft which is a flying laboratory for engineering students and is also used for airborne equipment research and development. • The Demon - the flying demonstrator of the ten-university FLAVIIR programme launched by BAE Systems as their first ‘grand challenge' to develop new technologies for UAVs.
• A Future's Day stand aimed at raising the awareness among undergraduate students of the opportunities available and to highlight that Cranfield is engaged in researching new technologies to make aircrafts more environmentally friendly and fuel efficient. The Cranfield team talked with potential students and entered the young people into a prize draw to win £50. • A promotional trade stand highlighting Cranfield's aerospace courses and research connections, from defence and security to engineering and manufacturing projects. • A number of alumni-focussed events that took place over the week
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