Quantification of weather influence

Icing tests with running helicopter engine

Knowledge and technology transfer

Support for knowledge and technology transfer between research, technology and application fields through event formats and the utilization of open innovation tools.

International alliances

Further expansion of international public sector alliances for more cooperation in the field of RTI.

RTI4Policy Standardization

Inclusion of research and industry expertise in standardization committees and working groups.

Cooperation with Airbus Helicopters and ÖAMTC

Advanced Air Mobility

Stakeholder dialog on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/U-SPACE to define RTI priorities.

Employees of the future

Support for training and further education initiatives in aviation-specific and related future topics.

Hybrid electric aircraft completes maiden flight

Icing code helps snow simulation – a strategic cooperation

Endowed professorships

Networking and exchange between existing endowed professorships, anchoring in the university landscape and embedding this expertise in international forums.

First institute for icing sciences in Austria

Strategic resources

Utilization of strategic resources for the joint identification and further development of aviation research topics or internationally promising niches.

Safety and Security

Anchoring safety and (cyber) security in the community.

First electronic parachute for small aircraft

Energy transition in aviation

Creation of a national action plan "Energy transition in aviation".

First civilian aircraft with Austrian de-icing technology takes off

Exchange of ideas, jobs and internships

Enabling an exchange of research ideas and job advertisements/internships on open4aviation.

Research performance for social benefit

Illustration of Austrian achievements and the contribution of RTI to society through exhibitions in museums, discussion events or formats such as "The Long Night of Research".

R&D leads to certified aviation production process