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23 August
Spitfire at Heathrow Airport Terminal 2 - the longest flight (Silver Spitfire)
It must be circa 80 years since a Spitfire was last at was to become Heathrow airport (actually, the area is very rich with aeronautical history). Weiterlesen -
19 August
Participation in the 36th International Oldtimer Fly/drive-in 17-18. August 2019 Schaffen Diest Belguim
On the 15. August, due to bad weather forecasts I flew with my wife, from West London Aero Club at White Waltham (EGLM) to Kortrijk (EBKT) to complete customs formalities. On the way, twice a Spitfire was encountered. After an enjoyable stay at the Park Hotel in Kortrijk (I can strongly recommend this Hotel), we made the short leg over to Diest. Weiterlesen -
27 July
10th SpaceLiner Design Workshop held at DLR Bremen on 25th and 26th July 2019
On 25-26. July, CEO Bishop attended the 10th SpaceLiner Workshop organized, and held at DLR Bremen Weiterlesen -
23 July
2nd USA Patent this year awarded to Bishop GmbH on 21. May 2019
Adding to our already large portfolio of Patents, Bishop GmbH was awarded a new Patent for the World’s First Carbon Fibre Bolt (Method and System for producing a threaded Bolt from Carbon Fibre) Weiterlesen -
20 July
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING ON 20.TH JULY 1969
Before many of my staff were born, and probably "unbelievable" to many of my younger staff and custimers. Weiterlesen -
18 July
CMH-17 WORKSHOP AT EASA COLOGNE, GERMANY (JULY 15-17. 2019)
On 15-17. July 2019, the CMH-17 Damage Resistance, Durability and Damage Tolerance Task Group (D&DT TG) in collaboration with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invited CEO Bishop to attend a workshop in Cologne, Germany (July 15-17, 2019) to discuss and create new content for the Damage Tolerance Chapter of the Composite Materials Handbook-17 (CMH-17 Volume 3, Chapter 12). Dr. Simon Waite at the Headquarters of EASA was host this event. Weiterlesen -
18 June
Paris Airshow le Bourget visit 18-19. June 2019 impressions
On the 18.19. June 2019 CEO Bishop visited the Paris Airshow Le Bourget, to see what is new, and to meet existing, past and future customers. Weiterlesen -
16 April
USA Patent awarded to Bishop GmbH
Adding to our already large portfolio of Patents, Bishop GmbH was awarded a new Patent for the World’s First ½” Commercial Jet Attachment Fitting on 16. April 2019. Weiterlesen -
15 April
Visitation from T.F.V. 'Professor Francken'
Earlier in the year Tina Fazeli, contacted Bishop GmbH on behalf of T.F.V. 'Professor Francken', a study association for Applied Physics at the University of Groningen located in The Netherlands. Weiterlesen -
2 April
Aircraft Interiors Expo Hamburg
This year the AIX was scheduled from 2-4. April 2019. With the takeover of B/E Aerospace by Collins Aerospace and Zodiac by Safran. Weiterlesen -
2 April
Crystal Cabin Award Dinner
This year's venue for the Crystal Cabin Award Dinner 2. April 2019, was the Handelskammer in Hamburg. Weiterlesen -
1 April
Crystal cabin Award 1. April 2019
Since the begin of the Crystal Cabin Award, CEO Bishop has been a member of the Award Jury. It has become like a annual pilgrimage, for Bishop to travel to the exhibition site. Weiterlesen -
8 March
German Space Industry catalogue
Bishop GmbH is included in the newly published German Space Industry catalogue - Katalogs deutscher Raumfahrtakteure (KaRA) Weiterlesen -
19 December
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17 December
Christmas Event Cologne
On Monday 17. December 2018, the Christmas Event was held in Cologne for all colleagues working for our customer EASA. Weiterlesen -
14 December
Electric Aircraft Design Competition
The International Light Aircraft Design competition for 2019 is now open for entry in association with Air Race E. Weiterlesen -
14 December
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13 December
Office Christmas party Hamburg 12. December 2018
As is becoming a tradition, the office coleagues met yesterday at 18.00 hs at the ZAUBER Weihachtsfeier ar the Hamburg Horn Rennbahn. (Sadly, due to illnesses and other calmities the numbers attending was down from previous years). Weiterlesen -
8 December
Christmas Event Munich
On Saturday, the Christmas Event was held in Munich. Colleagues located in Augsburg, Taufkirchen and Ottobrunn attended the event. Weiterlesen -
4 December
Bishop GmbH Christmas Event
Meeting at the Hamburg Christmas Markets on 4. December 2018. As has become a tradition, a small group of Bishop GmbH staff met at the Gänsemarkt in Hamburg. Weiterlesen -
9 October
International Astronautical Congress in Bremen 1-5. October 2018
CEO Mr Bishop had a very positive meeting with Prof. Dr. YANG Yuguang Vice-Chair (Coordinator) of IAF Space Transportation Committee CASIC Space Engineering Development Co. Ltd, the 2nd Academy, China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation Limited (CASIC) Senior consultant of China Head Aerospace Technology Co. Weiterlesen -
14 September
Particpation in Industry Space Days 2018 at ESA
Industry Space Days 2018 at the ESA Noordwijk,12-13. Septmber 2018
It is becoming a firm tradition that Bishop GmbH participates, at the Industry Space Days (ISD) based at ESA Noordwijk,Holland 12-13. Septmber 2018. Weiterlesen -
11 September
The Micro-attachment technologly
“This is just the start of our marketing plan, and we have another 20 innovations in the company” Weiterlesen -
9 September
WLAC Members day at White Waltham
This year’s members day at West London Aero Club, was on 8. September 2018. There was a variety of aircraft, vintage cars and stalls set up. The flying was very good this year, except for an incident with a DH Chipmunk which happily landed without damage or injury to the Pilot. As ever the display by Peter Teichman in his P51 Mustang was superb.
Looking forward to next years display.
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6 September
Bishop GmbH visits Abu Dhabi 2-5. September 2018
At the special request of a local OEM, Bishop GmbH including CEO Mr Bishop, Business development Mr Jog and Research & Innovation Engineer made the long journey to Abu Dhabi. Weiterlesen -
26 August
26. August 16th Blankeneser Heldenlauf
On 26. August 2018, a small team entered in the Blankeneser Heldenlauf. CEO Bishop made a repeat entry (his 3rd charity run this year), in the 6.7 km route. Weiterlesen -
12 August
Schaffen Diest Fly-in 10-12. August 2018
CEO Bishop attended the Schaffen Diest Fly-in on 10-12. August, inspite of the “iffy” weather. Weiterlesen -
5 July
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22 June
Farnborough Airshow 16-22. July 2018
On 16 and 17. July 2018 CEO Bishop made his biannual visit to the Farnborough International Airshow. Unlike in 2016,, which was a complete wash out, this year was very hot. Weiterlesen -
24 May
CEO Bishop receives broken right arm !
CEO Bishop was in Altona Krankenhaus for 1 week, and has made a maraculous recovery, with both British and German authorities Revalidating his Pilot license fo another 2 years. Weiterlesen -
23 May
Hamburg 2018 B2Run
On 23. May 2018, a small team from Bishop GmbH particpated in the annual Hamburg 2018 B2Run which is 5.6 km in distance. It is a emotional run through the Volkspark Stadion. Weiterlesen -
6 May
Miles Aircraft Fly-in 6-7. May 2018
On 6-7. May 2018, there was a small fly in at White Waltham airfield (EGLM). Weiterlesen -
8 March
Paris Space Week 2018
On 8-9. March 2018, Mr Bishop (CEO) and Hr Jog (Business development Executive) made our annual pilgrimage Weiterlesen -
6 February
Helmholtz-zentrum Geesthacht
On 6. February 2018, Peter Bishop visited hr Dr. Jorge F. dos Santos at the Helmholtz-zentrum in Geesthacht by Hamburg. Weiterlesen -
26 January
Meeting with Sir Richard Noble OBE
On 26. January 2018 Peter Bishop met up with old friend Richard Noble OBE, who at one time held the World Land Speed Record as the fastest man in the world. His team visited us in the early days at Hamburg, and he is a living role model with a list of great achievements. Weiterlesen -
10 January
Inverse Gravity Vehicle (IGV)
I stumbled across the Searl for a perpetual motion machine, application to aviation. The Searle concept has been around for circa 60 years. There are several other phenomenii, like the Hutchinson affect. Weiterlesen -
19 December
Bishop GmbH Christmas events, held in and around Germany
In 2017, Bishop had localised Christmas parties around Germany. Many could not attend for logistical reasons, illness or holidays. The pictures below serve to show the multitude of events successfully held in and around Germany Weiterlesen -
24 October
Bremen Space tech Expo Oct. 2017
On 24-26. October the Bishop team exhibited at stand E32 at the Bremen Space Tech Expo. Weiterlesen -
4 October
London Space Week 4-5. October 2017
On 4-5. October 2017, for what is becoming a annual pilgrimage to London, Bishop CEO attended the London Sapce Week at the Glazers hall by London Bridge. Weiterlesen -
7 September
Goodwood Rivival
As past winner, Peter Bishop was requested to display his 1936 Vintage Plane at Goodwood Rivival 7-10. September 2017 Freddie March "Spirit of Aviation". Weiterlesen -
1 September
100th Anniversary of Lübeck Airport Germany
On 1. September Bishop CEO flew his 1947 Miles Messenger to Lübeck Airport for a static display, in support of the 100th Anniversary Celebrations of Lübeck Airport Germany. Weiterlesen -
15 August
15th Blankeneser Heldenlauf
On Sunday 15. August 2017, a small team (many were on holiday, or had busines commitement) from Bishop GmbH entered into the 15th Blankeneser Heldenlauf (run) along the Elb and a long the Streets of Hamburg Blanekeneser. Weiterlesen -
13 August
Flight to Schaffen Diest 11-13. August 2017
On 13. August Bishop CEO made his annual aeronautical pilgrimage and flew to Schaffen Diest in Belgian, to particiapte in the 34th Oldtimer Fly/Drive in. Weiterlesen -
3 August
20th Anniversary Bishop GmbH - Aeronautical Engineers
The 17th July marked the 20th Anniversary of the Bishop GmbH - Aeronautical Engineers based in Hamburg. The company has each year been and maintained profitability, and at the same time has invested in property and innovations. So what was the seed of the company ? Weiterlesen -
2 August
Rising Space Star and Engineer Ekaterina Muromskaya’s newest published thesis.
It is always a complement to receive complementary letters, especially from Engineers we have worked with. In the case of Katrin, joined Bishop GmbH 7 years ago and is a self improver and graduated from FOM Hochschule in Munich with a MBA - and as one of the best students. Weiterlesen -
5 July
HSH-Nordbank Run 2017 / 20th anniversary of Bishop GmbH
For the fourth time in a row, a team of the Bishop GmbH took part in the biggest charity run of North Germany. Exactly on the day of the 20thanniversary of Bishop GmbH, we started early on Saturday, 01st July, 2017 into the HSH Nordbank run at 10:32 hrs. Weiterlesen -
26 June
22. June Bishop GmbH passed the evaluation of the EASA
With a letter dated 22. June 2017, Bishop GmbH is pleased to announce that it has successfully passed the evaluation of the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) “Provision of temporary workers for the European Aviation safety Agency”. Weiterlesen -
2 June
17-28. May America Business trip highlights
Bishop GmbH following the sucessful visits made in 2015, and 2016 to Seattle and Los Angeles made its way again to the USA from 17-28. May 2017. Weiterlesen -
5 April
Senats reception 5. April 2017
On 5. April, Bishop MD Peter Bishop and Lauren Weeks, attended the Hamburg Senate's reception held at the Lufthansa basis on 5. April. Weiterlesen -
4 April
Aircraft Interiors Show
On April 4-6. 2017, Bishop GmbH exhibited at the Aircraft Interiors Show. Weiterlesen -
4 April
Crystal Cabin Award Ceremony 2017
On 4. April the Bishop GmbH (Platinum sponsor) attended the Crystal Cabin Award Ceremony. Weiterlesen -
4 April
The 2017 Crystal Cabin Award
The 2017 Crystal Cabin Award held on 4. April in the Hamburg Atlantic Hotel, was a very successful event. Weiterlesen -
3 April
Judging of the 2017 Crystal Cabin Award Finalists on 3. April
On 3. April MD Mr Bishop spent the day executing his duties as member of the CCA Jury. Weiterlesen -
17 March
Ferry Flight
On 17. March 2017, MD Bishop ferried a 70 year old Miles Messenger to H+S Aviation LTB Weft at Itzehoe. Weiterlesen -
15 March
Founding of a Bishop GmbH Alumni Network
This month, all Bishop Alumni (staff that were once employed by the company) are warmly invited to reconnect to the Bishop GmbH. Weiterlesen -
13 March
Bishop BIG in Japan
As part of its global expansion plans. From 25. February to 4. March 2017, Bishop GmbH visited 3 of its important Aviation Customers based in Tokyo. Weiterlesen -
6 March
New Business Development Executive at Bishop GmbH
On 6. March 2017 multi-lingual Lauren Weeks joined Bishop GmbH in Hamburg, as a Business Develoment Executive. Weiterlesen -
16 January
Half-inch seat fitting promises seat pitch flexibility; what of #PaxEx?
When it comes to densifying airline cabins, give most carriers half an inch and they’re happy to take a mile. Weiterlesen -
20 December
Bishop Christmas Event - 10.12.2016
On Saturday 10th of December 2016, the yearly Bishop-EASA Christmas event took place in Cologne. Weiterlesen -
2 December
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29 November
The COFA system
COFA (Composite Fitting Attachment) Using COFA allows an overall weld cycle times of less than ten seconds. Weiterlesen -
29 November
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4 November
Wings fit for a racer
After the Battle of Britain focus of the 2015 Freddie March Spirit of Aviation, the diverse group this year featured a superb display of civilian aircraft.
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26 October
Half-inch seat fitting promises seat pitch flexibility
When it comes to densifying airline cabins, give most carriers half an inch and they’re happy to take a mile. Yet for the best part of a century, commercial aircraft passenger seats have been secured to a track in the cabin floor with fittings separated in full-inch increments. Weiterlesen -
18 October
Bishop Big in Japan!
Following up the success of the Hamburg WindEnergy Expo on 27-20. September 2016, Bishop GmbH will also exhibit at the WIND EXPO in Tokyo Japan on 1-3.
March 2017. Weiterlesen -
30 September
WindEnergy Hamburg 27-30. September 2016
On 27-30. September 2016, Bishop GmbH in Hall 7, Booth 504 exhibited again at the WindEnergy Hamburg 27-30. September 2016. Weiterlesen -
20 September
ISD (Industry Space Days) ESTEC Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
Industry Space Days ESTEC Noordwijk, The Netherlands. On 20-22. September 2016 Bishop GmbH CEO Peter Bishop and Business Development Executive, again visited the Industry Spaace Days ESTEC Noordwijk, The Netherlands. Weiterlesen -
11 September
Goodwood Revival 8-11. September 2016
Bishop CEO was invited to exhibit his vintage aircraft at the Goodwood Revival 8-11. September 2016 - Freddie March Spirit of Aviation. Weiterlesen -
4 September
Concours of Elegance at Windsor Castle 4. September 2016
On 4. September 2016, Bishop CEO visited the Concours of Elegance at Windsor Castle. The competition presented some of the world’s best classic cars, including one which was more streamlined and aerodynamic than some aircraft Bishop has flown in. Weiterlesen -
3 September
3. September 2016 West London Aero Club Members Day.
On 3. September, Bishop CEO was invited to show is aircraft on the occasion of the West London Aero Club Members Day. (for further details, see below) Weiterlesen -
12 August
Visit to the 33rd Vintage Fly/Drive-in at Schaffen Diest in Belgium 12-14. August 2016
On Friday 12. August 2016, Bishop CEO Peter Bishop took off alone in his 1947 Miles Messenger G-AJOE at approximately 17:17. Weiterlesen -
30 July
New Miles Aircraft launch at West London Aero Club 30. July 2016
On 30. July 2016, Peter Amos launch is new book on Miles Aircraft, and invited Bishop CEO Peter Bishop to display his aircraft. Many guest coming as far away as South Africa Weiterlesen -
28 July
Farnborough International Airshow
On 11-13. July 2016, CEO Bishop visited the Farnborough International Airshow. Weiterlesen -
28 July
Air Britian Vintage & Classic Fly in
On 19. June 2016, Bishop CEO took his 1936 Miles Whitney Straight G-AERV to the Air Britain Vintage & Classic Fly in. Weiterlesen -
29 June
HSH Nordbank Run 2016
On 18. June 2016 Bishop GmbH was represented by a Team of 14 participants in the HSH Nordbank Run (Hr Teh joined the run near the start). Weiterlesen -
30 May
Successful 2 week Business Trip to USA
2 week Business Trip to USA CEO Bishop successfully visited Seattle on 14-18. May, Los Angeles 18-22. May and Pasadena 22-27. May returning to Hamburg on 28. May. The aim of the visit was to meet existing and new customers. A second aim was to market the many innovations from Bishop GmbH. Weiterlesen -
11 April
Crystal Cabin Award 2016 Report
Since its inception, CEO Bishop has been a member of the CCA Jury, whilst Bishop GmbH has sponsored the event as a Platinum Sponsor. Weiterlesen -
11 April
AIX (Aircraft Interiors Expo) Hamburg 5-7. April 2016 Report
On the 5-7. April 2016 in Hamburg, Bishop GmbH had another successful show. During the show, Bishop exhibited with the world’s First Aerospace Composite Rivet, several examples of 3D Printer technology (Seat rail, and new Lavatory), 1 cm Seat Rail and Fittings System, ½ inch Seat Rail Fittings, Micro Attachment Fittings, EASA Composite Shell, NATT (Northern Aeronautical Think-tank) & Centre of Excellence Architect Model. Positioned in Hall 6, Stand E109 we would able to meet and greed existing, new and old customers and colleagues. Weiterlesen -
22 March
Breaking News ....The World's First Aerospace Composite Rivet
On 14. March 2016, at its local technical laboratory facilities, Bishop GmbH and its partner have successfully produced The World's First Aerospace Composite Rivet using a new manufacturing process. This success is the result of many years of research, and computer non-linear modelling. Weiterlesen -
2 March
Particles in Love: Quantum Mechanics Explored in New Study
Here's a love story at the smallest scales imaginable: particles of light. It is possible to have particles that are so intimately linked that a change to one affects the other, even when they are separated at a distance. Weiterlesen -
24 February
New Innovation from Bishop GmbH
CEO Peter Bishop was in Seattle on 12. February 2016, to discuss the possibility of collaboration with a local company on the Joint Composite Rivet project with the TUHH.
The innovation offers a 60% weight reduction over existing rivets, no corrosion, better lighting strike protection, reduced maintenance and a reduced radar signature. Weiterlesen -
23 February
Visit to PNAA (Pacific NorthWest Aviation Alliance) Conference 2016 in Lynwood Seattle
On 9-11. February CEO Bishop participated in the PNAA (Pacific NorthWest Aviation Alliance) conference at the Lynwood conference centre in Seattle, which featured presentations from Boeing, Airbus. Embraer, Guftstream and MRJ. There were 600 visitors Weiterlesen -
23 February
Visit to the University of Washington Tower Campus on 8. February 2016
Bishop CEO Peter Bishop visited the University of Washington to discuss the possibility of collaborative work on a new RFid research idea. Weiterlesen -
8 February
Visit to Northrop Grumman facility in Los Angeles
Bishop CEO Peter Bishop visited the Northrop Grumman facility in Los Angeles. This company made major contributions to the Apollo Moon Missions in the late 60s and early 70s. Weiterlesen -
5 February
Renewed the Annual CAA Airworthiness certificate on a vintage Miles Messenger Mk IIA
Bishop GmbH CEO Peter Bishop, has sucessfully renewed the Annual CAA Airworthiness and NARC certificate on vintage Miles Messenger Mk IIA G-AJOE. Next year we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of its first flight. Weiterlesen -
22 January
Visit to Seattle by Bishop CEO
Peter Bishop CEO of Bishop GmbH will be visiting the Seatlle are aon 6-13. February, with a intention of following up his visit last October 2015. Weiterlesen