The Institute of Air Transportation Systems pursues three overarching research areas, which are presented in more detail below.
Research at the ILT
Development of Aviation
The institute describes and analyzes political, strategic, and economic developments that influence aviation and shows possible effects in various scenarios. Thus, it contributes to the early, independent identification of perspectives and the definition of measures. For example, the institute examines the effects of pandemics and global disruptions on the development of aviation and develops perspectives for future developments.
Sustainability in Aviation
On the other hand, the institute develops model-based new concepts for climate-friendly air transport and new forms of air mobility, aiming to demonstrate feasibility and benefits. New ways of flying, such as urban air mobility, or flight and operating procedures to reduce the climate impact of aviation, are currently being developed here.
Protection and Security Systems
With research and teaching in the field of safety technology, the institute closes a gap in training and skills on the one hand. On the other hand, it contributes to the responsible handling of protection and safety systems and its design and capability assessment. Technical, operational solutions for flying protection systems are consistently developed and considered under ethical, moral aspects of their consequences. Broad basic knowledge in many disciplines gives the institute the competence to act as an integrator of technologies and knowledge.
All of this work is carried out in close cooperation with disciplinary expertise in science and industry.