Research projects reports

Large Aeroplanes

This section covers research activities in the following area:

  • Airframe structure including new and advanced materials
  • Aircraft systems
  • Power plant and propulsion
  • Avionics, software and complex electronic hardware
  • Fire and cabin safety (click here for a related study on Carriage by Air of Special Categories of Passengers (SCPs) )

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Rotorcraft

This section covers research activities in the following area:

  • Airworthiness and safety
  • Operation including off-shore operation

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General Aviation

This section covers research activities in the following area:

  • Normal, Utility, Aerobatic and Commuter Aeroplanes
  • Very light Aeroplanes
  • Sailplanes and powered sailplanes
  • Balloons

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Airports

This section covers research activities in the following area:

  • Runway safety

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Miscellaneous

This section covers research activities in the following area:

  • Parts and Appliances
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  • Fuels including alternative fuels

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Environmental Protection

This section covers research activities in the following area:

  • Noise
  • Emissions

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Flight Standards

This section covers research activities in the following area:

  • Operations
  • Flight crew training and licensing

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