The Austrian aviation research community came together virtually this week to discuss the strategic direction of research, technology and innovation in aviation. As part of the virtual forum, the new focal points of the take-off autumn tender from BMK and FFG were presented. Domestic companies have until February 24.02.2021th, 9,9 to submit their projects for sustainable innovation in aviation. The tender is worth XNUMX million euros and, not least, aims to reduce emissions in aviation for climate-fair growth. 

“In the government program, we have set ourselves a major goal: climate neutrality by 2040. The path to climate-friendly aviation is a clear mandate for research and innovation, but above all an opportunity for domestic aviation to reposition itself with green technologies and to take on a pioneering role "Said Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler.

This year's call for tenders focuses on environmentally friendly and sustainable innovative solutions, including projects that research the application potential of hydrogen for Austrian aviation. Another focus is on automated or autonomous aviation and innovations that include the human factor in the overall aviation system.

“The reduction of emissions in aviation is not only essential against the background of sustainable environmental protection, but also has an economic aspect. Because with rising costs for fuel and emissions, efficient climate protection is also a clear competitive factor. New forms of propulsion and alternative fuels are a key issue. Alternative fuels, as well as renewable hydrogen, are great hope in this area. The latest estimates assume that hydrogen could reduce the climate impact of a flight by 50 to 75 percent, ”said State Secretary Magnus Brunner.