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We are delighted to invite you to the 15th EASN International Conference, a premier event dedicated to "Innovation in Aviation & Space towards sustainability today and tomorrow". This year’s conference is co-organized by the EASN Association and the School of Aeronautical and Space Engineering (ETSIAE) of the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) and will take place from October 14th to 17th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Madrid, Spain.

The EASN Conference Series has become a leading platform for fostering dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders in aviation and space, including representatives from academia, industry, research organizations, and policymaking bodies. Through plenary talks, thematic sessions, and interactive discussions, participants will explore groundbreaking advancements and innovative approaches to address today’s and tomorrow’s sustainability challenges.

The conference offers a unique opportunity to:

  • Present and discuss cutting-edge research and disruptive innovations in aviation and space.
  • Showcase European projects, celebrate key milestones, and exchange ideas about the future directions of our sector.
  • Engage with prominent figures and participate in knowledge-sharing sessions, curated by distinguished experts to facilitate meaningful collaboration.

Beyond the technical sessions, the 15th EASN International Conference aspires to serve as a vibrant hub for European dissemination and exploitation activities. It will highlight the strategic priorities guiding the European aerospace sector toward environmental, economic, and social sustainability, with a strong focus on creating synergies across disciplines and industries.

We are excited to host this prestigious event in Madrid, a city rich in culture and history, which provides the perfect backdrop for forging connections and advancing the collective vision of the aviation and space community.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 15th EASN International Conference. Together, let’s shape the future of European aviation and space for a sustainable tomorrow!

Warm regards,
The Conference Chairmen

Prof. Gustavo Alonso 
Director of the School of Aeronautical and Space Engineering
Technical University of Madrid
Prof. Spiros Pantelakis
University of Patras
Honorary Chairman of EASN Association
Prof. Andreas Strohmayer 
University of Stuttgart
Chairman of EASN Association
 

Topics

The topics of the 15th EASN International Conference include but are not limited to:

MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES

  • Aerostructures: Materials & Structures
    Materials & Processes, Advanced Characterization, Design and Modelling, Smart by Design, Smart Materials, Hybrid Materials, Nano-enabled composites, Material Testing, Structural Analysis, Smart Structures, Aeroelasticity, Structural Behaviour, etc.

AEROSTRUCTURES MANUFACTURING

  • Aerostructures: Manufacturing
    Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Advanced Characterization (online, inline, real-time etc.), Structural Analysis, Process/Design and Modelling, Automation in Production, Virtual Manufacturing, Digitalization and Digital Twins, Additive Manufacturing, Exploitation of Advanced Thermoplastics, Out-of-autoclave Manufacturing of Composites, Surface Engineering Technologies, Joining Techniques and Adhesive Bonding, Surface Engineering.
  • From Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0
    Factory of the Future, Digital Factory, Digital Manufacturing, Digital Twins, Cyber-physical Systems, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Human-centric, Sustainable, Resilient etc.

FLIGHT PHYSICS

  • Flight Physics
    Aerodynamics, Airflow Control, Numerical Methods (CFD, FSI, CSM, etc.), Noise Prediction & Noise Reduction, Computational Acoustics etc.

ENERGY STORAGE

  • Hydrogen in Aviation
    Fuel Cell Propulsion & H2 Direct Combustion Systems, Storage and Distribution Systems for Liquid Hydrogen, Hydrogen-Critical Materials Performance, New Standards and Certification Procedures, Auxiliary Systems and Refuelling Procedures, Structural Integration of Tanks, Fuel Supply Systems, Ground and Flight Test Demonstrations
  • Fuels & Energy Storage
    Alternative Fuels, Batteries, Liquid & Compressed Hydrogen, Capacitors, Infrastructures (fuel tanks, distribution, systems etc.), etc.

PROPULSION

  • Propulsion
    Combustion, Turbomachinery, Heat Transfer, Engine Control, Geared Turbofans, Alternative Cycles, Engine Health Monitoring, Fuels, Emissions etc.
  • Hybrid Electric Flight
    Hybrid Electric Architectures & Technologies, Distributed Propulsion, Design Methodologies, New Configurations, Synergetic Integration, Regulatory Aspects etc.

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS & HUMAN FACTORS

  • Avionics, Systems & Equipment
    Cockpit Systems, Flight Data, Communication Systems, Avionics Integration, Aircraft Security, Environmental Control Systems, Fire Protection Systems, Sensors and Data Acquisition etc.
  • Human Factors
    Man-machine Interface, Cognitive Computing, Human Information Processing, Human Element in Security etc.

AIRCRAFT DESIGN

  • Aircraft Design and Optimization
    Aircraft Design Methodology, Conceptual Design Studies, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization, Flight Performance etc.
  • Small Air Transport (SAT) Technologies
    Innovations in Cockpit and Avionics, Propulsion, Airframe, Materials, Air Traffic Management, Self-separation and Collision Avoidance, Mission Management, Decision Making Support to the Pilot, Single-pilot Operations, Sustainability of SAT Operations, Scenarios, Safety Regulations and Standards.
  • Innovative Concepts & Scenarios
    Disruptive & Unconventional Configurations, Open Platform Demonstrator Systems, Breakthrough Technologies etc.
  • Synergies and Technology Transfer with other Industries
    Aerodynamics, Electric Car-Electric Aircraft, Infrastructure, Testing Methods, Fault Prediction, Advanced Aluminium Manufacturing Technology etc.

AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

  • Air Traffic Management & Airports
    Traffic Management, Air Transport Networks, Remote Control, Navigation Systems, UAV/UAM, RPAS, Drones, Airport Operation, Airport Security etc.
  • Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)    
    Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI), Non-destructive evaluation (NDE), Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), Sensors, Logistics, Digital Twin, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Robotics, Smart Repair, New Maintenance, Remanufacturing and Repair Methods. 

UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS

  • UAS & Scaled Flight Testing
    UAV Configuration & Technologies, Control Architectures, Aerial Robotics, Scaling, Subscale

SPACE TECHNOLOGIES

  • Electric Power Generation and Distribution, AI for smart distribution, advanced solar cell technology.
  • Satellite Telemetry and Command systems
  • Advanced Attitude Control
  • Payload Front-End Electronics, T/R modules, Front-Ends and Core Chips, SSPAs, HPAs, LNAs, Phase and Amplitude settings, temperature compensation circuits.
  • Payload Back-End Electronics, on board processing, baseband linearization and predistortion, data storage, redundancy strategies and codes; edge computing approaches and electronics.
  • Antenna Systems and new architectures for active antenna arrays. Manufacturing technologies and deployable antennas.
  • Satellite System Architectures, constellations and mega-constellations, in-orbit and inter-orbit links.
  • Telecommunication satellite systems and applications.
  • New trends and payloads for Earth Observation.
  • Data fusion and sensing/telecom convergence, localization and navigation, augmentation approaches.
  • 5G/6G integration with Non-Terrestrial Networks
  • Space Sustainability, end-of-life management; sustainability on earth from space data.
  • Technologies for Space Science, space weather monitoring, space VLBI and new frontiers for radioastronomy.
  • Advanced Structural Designs: 
    Lightweight and durable frameworks optimized for extreme conditions in space, ensuring longevity and resilience under thermal and mechanical stress.
  • Modular Construction: 
    Design for scalability and adaptability, enabling future upgrades or repairs without returning to Earth.
  • Autonomous Assembly: 
    Leveraging robotic and AI-driven systems for the construction and maintenance of structures in orbit and/or self-deployed materials and structures.
  • Innovative Materials: 
    High-performance composites, alloys, and nanomaterials for superior strength-to-weight ratios and resistance to radiation and temperature extremes.
  • Additive Manufacturing: 
    Production of complex, lightweight components, including direct manufacturing in space to reduce launch mass and costs.
  • Thermal Control Integration: 
    Materials and designs managing heat dissipation efficiently in the vacuum of space. Testing and Validation: Ground-based and in-orbit testing protocols to simulate and validate designs under microgravity and vacuum conditions.

SUSTAINABILITY IN AEROSPACE

  • ecoDESIGN and Engineering for Sustainability
    Sustainable Industrialization; Sustainability of Materials, Processes and Resources; Environmentally Friendly Materials; Green Design and Sustainable Manufacturing & Production; Lifetime Services; Methods and Tools for Life Extension; Recycling Technologies, Disposal Strategies, Waste Management, End-of-Life; Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Impacts; Circularity and Circularity Performance. 

REGULATIONS AND POLICIES

  • Safety, Regulation and Standards
    European Safety Regulations, Certification Standards and Policies, Virtual Certification, Workforce Training, Education & Training Programmes (incl. civil aviation cybersecurity, automation and digitization skills), RAMS etc.
  • European Policy Actions in the Field of Aviation & Space
    Open Innovation Test Beds for Composites, Support Actions for Coordinating Research, Facilitating Collaboration, Innovation Fostering, International Cooperation, 3O Policy, Infrastructures etc.