Design of a lightweight & sustainable economy seat for short haul flights


Short-haul flights are currently one of the most carbon-intensive modes of travel. Weight and fuel economy are closely linked. Therefore, weight reduction in the aviation industry is one of the critical factors in making commercial aviation more sustainable.
 This project focuses on aircraft efficiency by developing a lightweight aircraft seat...

Mixed reality: the next step in critical emergency calls?

Unfortunately, accidents and emergencies happen every day. Today, emergency services only rely on auditory information from the caller; to dispatch the right tools and instruct the caller. Imagine if the dispatcher gets extra visual information and sensors to their disposal. Or that the caller receives immersive, self-evident instructions right...

Online Prognostics of Remaining Useful Properties for Cross-Ply Composites in Early Fatigue Life: A Model-Based Machine Learning Approach

High performance continuous fiber-reinforced composites are becoming increasingly important in the aerospace industry. In these structures, internal damage is often created and propagated throughout the lifetime, having a negative impact on the structural properties. In order to allow for condition-based maintenance, there is a need for reliable...