Swift Aircraft

27/09/2024

Aerospace stuff isn’t relevant to the everyday world, is it? What has all that space stuff got to do with every day things?

“… we build a single seat race car, so its not quite aerospace but I’ve had quite a lot of experience with skills that are transferable"

The words of Jacob Haseldine, 17 year old Aerospace student at the University of Birmingham.

Listen to Episode 33 of the Short Circuit: swiftaircraft.com/podcast

23/09/2024

Swift Aircraft were delighted to take part in the RAFAC Industrial Day at the National Air & Space Camp at RAF Syerston. A great event that will continue to grow and expand.

19/08/2024

Aviation’s just for the select few isn’t it?

“… none of my family fly .. [I was] absolutely obsessed since the age of four… There were two female pilots in the cockpit… I spent the whole half hour flight in awe.."

The words of Amelia Richardson, 17 year old schoolgirl and gliding instructor. Listen to Episode 32 of the Short Circuit:

www.swiftaircraft.com/podcast

08/08/2024

Isn’t STEM just for the nerds? Surely all this science stuff isn’t relevant or interesting to your average
person?

“… over the summer it’s a seven day a week operation .. I can see young people, adults, families enjoying what we do, and they’re having fun with contemporary science and technology. They’re
not here to play games, they’re really interested ..."

The words of Stephen Breslin, CEO of Glasgow Science Centre. Listen to Episode 31 of the Short Circuit:

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30/07/2024

Are “Flying Taxis” actually going to be a real thing? Is the industry really interested in Electric Flight?

“… Just looking at what is happening in aviation at the moment, it is an incredible exciting time .. we have incredible new aircraft and new technologies coming through .."

The words of Adam Twidell of the Flexjet Group. Find out nore, listen to Episode 30 of The Short Circuit Podcast:

www.swiftaircraft.com/podcast

22/07/2024

Episode 34 of The Short Circuit with MSP Brian Whittle (Brian Whittle MSP)

You may wonder what a former Olympian and international athlete, best known for his exploits in the Team GB 400m relay squad in the 1980's and 1990's, has to do with aviation. Take a listen to this episode to find out as Brian tells us about his relationship with aviation past, present and future:

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This is a fantastic episode to finish this series of The Short Circuit Podcast. We are taking a break for the summer and will be back in a few months with more aviation related chat.

17/07/2024

Do early life experiences really have a lasting effect and influence adult decisions? Is it effective to teach complex and advanced ideas to children and young people?

"… I am literally teaching a new generation to enter the aviation job market .. it’s almost limitless really .."

The words of Peter Merlin, Author of “Dreamland” and Educator at Southern Illinois University.

Listen to Episode 29 of the Short Circuit:
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11/07/2024

In Episode 33 of the Young Voices Short Circuit Podcast, University of Birmingham student, Jacob Haseldine, talks about aerospace and his view of the future. He discusses student life and how his fascination for the final frontier is directing his ambitions.

Listen to this fantastic episode with another very inspiring young voice: www.swiftaircraft.com/podcast

09/07/2024

It's been an absolute pleasure to feature these fantastic aviators from British Women Pilots' Association, very inspiring stories.

✈️ Have you checked out The Short Circuit podcast from Swift Aircraft? Each podcast features someone from an aspect of aviation, to talk about their role, how they got into aviation and asks their favourite aircraft at the end to go on the community corkboard. There have been several BWPA members featured so far.

Episode 2 - Bev Reardon (Spitfire RW388)
Episode 17 - Claire Hatton (Boeing 757)
Episode 19 - Steph Smith (Boeing B-2 Spirit)
Episode 32 - Amelia Richardson (Jet Provost Mk5)

Do you agree with their aircraft choices? What would you put on the corkboard as your favourite?

Listen to the podcasts ➡️ https://www.swiftaircraft.com/podcast

09/07/2024

Does the business aviation sector care about sustainability? Is there room for modern thinking and "the concerns of young people?

"… The majority of our team is young… 8 out of 10 under the age of 35 .. the innovation and the way they think is amazing"

The words of Nancy Bsales, Chief Operating Officer at 4AIR , Sustainability. Listen to Episode 28 of the Short Circuit Podcast:

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04/07/2024

In Episode 32 of The Short Circuit, we talk to 17 year old Amelia Richardson about her passion for flight. She explains how a she has managed to fly a jet, become a gliding instructor and how aviation has become the focus of her life, whilst still being in full time education.

This is the first in our 'Young Voices' special editions of the Podcast in which Mike talks to young people about their ambitions, desires and achievements in relation to aviation. Whether they are still in education or starting their careers, we need to listen to the voices of today. Learning is a two way process and the future of aviation will depend on those who are going to create it.

It really is a truely exciting and inspiring episode from our youngest guest to date, so buckle up and listen in:

https://www.swiftaircraft.com/podcast

01/07/2024

Surely airports are only needed for big population centres? How can an airport be good for a community?

"… as an employer.. a local airport like Wick is a major benefit to a small community … Lifeline is the term we would continue to impress… [access to] medical services is a huge thing"

The words of David Swanson, Project Officer (Wick Public Service Obligation). Listen to Episode 27 of the Short Circuit:

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