DLR and Diehl Aviation partner on next-generation civil aviation tech
COLOGNE, Germany - The German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Cologne and Diehl Aviation in Überlingen, both in Germany, have entered into a long-term partnership to jointly develop advanced technologies for the civil aviation sector, with a focus on aircraft systems, cabin innovations, and onboard supply systems.
The collaboration will leverage DLR's scientific research and Diehl's industrial expertise to accelerate the development and application of future-oriented aviation technologies. The partnership will focus on several key areas, including avionics, system architecture, cabin systems, and simulation-based certification methods.
"Our cooperation with DLR is an important step toward tackling the technological challenges and opportunities of aviation together," said Jörg Schuler, CEO of Diehl Aviation. "By combining our industrial experience with DLR's scientific excellence, we're creating a powerful basis for innovation and its implementation."
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Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chair of the DLR Executive Board, echoed the sentiment: "Together, we are making a significant contribution to the sustainable and high-performance aviation of tomorrow - in the areas of avionics, cabins and future-looking system architectures."
The agreement builds on years of prior collaboration between the two organizations in the fields of security and defense research. This new phase of cooperation is intended to accelerate the transition of innovations from the lab to real-world applications through joint project formats.
The open-ended framework will support projects that address major industry goals, such as low-emission aviation, the digitalization of aircraft certification processes, and the integration of smart cabin features to enhance efficiency and passenger experience.
