Farnborough launch for next-generation aviation technology projects

The University of Nottingham has secured ¢9.5m of funding to develop breakthrough aerospace technologies for leading European manufacturers designing the next generation of aircraft. Eight large projects, funded by the Clean Sky 2 Joint Technology Initiative, will be formally launched by the University at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA2016) on 12 July. The eight-year Clean Sky 2 programme aims to develop 'green' technologies inside aircraft to increase their environmental performance, reduce noise and result in more fuel-efficient air travel. Participating Nottingham researchers will develop technologies for More Electric Aircraft, High Lift Device for Compound Helicopters and Wing Ice Protection technologies, among many others. They will work closely with aerospace leaders such as Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, Dassault Aviation, Leonardo Aircraft, Liebherr, Rolls-Royce and Safran. Professor Pat Wheeler , Director of Clean Sky activities at The University of Nottingham, said: "We enjoy working closely with our industrial colleagues and thrive by performing exciting work that challenges established norms to deliver new solutions to advance technology and deliver innovations that will help our partners." The University won several open competitions to participate in the Clean Sky 2 JTI, which is funded jointly by the European Commission and member organisations from the public and private sectors. Setting the agenda for the future of aerospace - The Nottingham Clean Sky 2 portfolio will sustain more than 30 researchers and technical staff working in state-of-the-art facilities in Nottingham; and with industrial partners based in France, Germany, Italy and the UK.