Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Aerospace Engineering is a forum for the communication of ideas and methods presently in use at the forefront of technology in the field of aerospace engineering.

It contains peer reviewed papers on both theoretical and practical aspects of all types of civil and military aircraft and spacecraft and their support systems.

The scope is wide, covering research, design, development, production, operation, servicing and repair, components and auxiliary equipment, safety and reliability.

The scope extends to Structural and mechanical design; Fluid dynamics and aerodynamics; Propulsion systems and fuels; Transmission and landing systems; Tribology, hydraulics and pneumatics; Testing and performance; Flight control systems and avionics; Manufacturing and quality assurance; Materials.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.372

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	55

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
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• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Aerospace applications of shape memory alloys

  Citation: 699

  Authors: D J, D C

• Auxetic materials

  Citation: 404

  Authors: A, K L

• The present and future of additive manufacturing in the aerospace sector: A review of important aspects

  Citation: 372

  Authors: Adrián, Manuel, Suresh

• A review of pressure-sensitive paint for high-speed and unsteady aerodynamics

  Citation: 322

  Authors: J W, K, M, T, J P

• Model-based fault diagnosis for aerospace systems: a survey

  Citation: 215

  Authors: J, H, F, E

• Self-healing: A new paradigm in materials design

  Citation: 137

  Authors: M R

• Optimal impact angle control guidance law considering the seeker’s field-of-view limits

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Bong-Gyun, Tae-Hun, Min-Jea

• A review of the artificial neural network surrogate modeling in aerodynamic design

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Gang, Shuyue

• Review of cavity-stabilized combustion for scramjet applications

  Citation: 116

  Authors: Zhenguo, Hongbo, Mingbo

• Non-linear unsteady aerodynamic model for insect-like flapping wings in the hover. Part 1: Methodology and analysis

  Citation: 114

  Authors: S A, R, K

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