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Technology Stream 2015 2020 2025 2030 ValuesNew A/C configuration &
Powerplant integration
.Passive flow control surfaces
.Advanced load protected aircraft
based on existing sensors
.Local application of flow control
technologies
.Load monitoring and control based on
estimators
.Electrical tail rotor
.Natural laminarity on major
component ; hybrid aminarity: local
application
.More protected a/c concept revised
gust &manoeuvre criteria
.Hybrid light GA aircraft / helicopter
.Unconventional concepts
.Flow controlled a/c, impacting
sizing and aero-elasticity
.Short range transport with
hybrid lift / propulsion system
Lower fuel consumption;
missions and noise;
Lower drag; Lower Weight
. Silent, light, low drag nacelle:
passive chevrons, extended
composite use, compact nacelle,
advanced acoustic liners...
. Improved structural concepts to
reduce weight and losses
. Advanced 3D CFD / structural /
noise methods to optimize engine /
nacelle / aircraft integration for HBR
and VHBR turbofans
. Integration of open rotor (pusher, puller,
on wing, on rear fuselage) on dedicated
aircraft concept
. Tools for UHBR turbofans and UHBR
optimized integration
. New structural nacelle / reverser /
mountings architectures for VHBR and
UHBR ducted engines
. Fully optimized open rotor / aircraft or
UHBR / aircraft integrations on all
aspects: propulsive performances,
noise, vibrations, certification
. Engines adapted to new a/c
concepts: embedded engines
with boundary layer ingestion,
engines integrated on Wing
Body aircraft
Hybrid propulsion concepts (
electrical assistance,
combination with fuell cells,..)
New operational
environment
.Reduced impact on environment &
security improvement
.Trajectory optimization &
ground operations
.Relaxation of operational constraints
.Multi parametric optimisation of flights
.Novel operating concepts Increased operator
revenue: New business
opportunities
Component Integration .Performance & regulation: icing
regulation evolution, passive noise
control
.Impact of a/c vectoring under icing
conditions
Design and integration of multi-functional
components
.Interior noise & vibrations
management
.Control surfaces enabling laminarity
.New material for equipment
.Wireless technologies
Integration of multi-functional
smart components
Lower weight, more
compact
New Design Paradigm .Multi-Disciplinary (MD) capability on
key development processes
.CFD-based design process change
.MD capability on all a/c development
processes
.CFD/CSM coupled design optimisation
.Full MD Optimization Complete a/c
simulation
.Virtual models for aircraft and
engine from design,
maintenance to certification
Faster to market; Lower
cost
Simulation driven design in federated
organizations
Value Driven Design and cross system
optimization
Virtual Aircraft Engine and
Systems Design, Virtual
Certification
Aircraft & Engine
Configuration
Evaluation
.Enhanced methods for classic
configurations
.Aircraft & engine evaluation for new
structural and systems
concepts
.Advanced numerical capabilities for
new architectures and configurations
.Virtual models: numerical
methods for alternative
configurations and concepts
Faster to market;
Lower NRC ;
Mandatory enabler for
success
Robust and multidisciplinary simulation in
federated organizations
Behavioural evaluation of overall
integrated aircraft including engines
and systems
Virtual Evaluation of engine use
through life
Engine architecture More efficient turbomachinery (highly
loaded compressors).
Lean burn combustion. CMC
combustors/turbines.
More integrated power and propulsion
monitoring and control.
Integrated electrical power generation.
Geared Open rotor. Next generation
advances in turbomachinery and
combustion. Aeromechanical
structures combined, innovative
systems integration, higher loading of
machines to remove stages.
Conventional TF: Very High
BPR, High OPR Open Rotor;
Geared TF; Counter rotating TF
Novel engine concepts, new
cycles, variable geometries.
Reduced/no oil;
Turbomachinery w. less parts.
Lower fuel burn, lower
emissions, lower noise
Engine architecture:
Alternative Fuels
Increased options of alternative and
more sustainable jet fuels.
All fuel supplied "drop-in"
Engine/Airframe and fuel technical
optimisation R&D (spec change)
2020 Alternative and more sustainable
fuel usage achieved - future targets
defined (commercial challenge)
R&D on new routes
Non drop-in options being evaluated for
whole life cycle analysis.
Established workstream -
Engine/Airframe and fuel technical
optimisation R&D (spec change)
2025 Alternative and more
sustainable fuel usage achieved -
future targets defined 2030-2050
Supply system fit for purpose but still
as"drop-in" fuels only.
R&D on new routes (raw
matls/processes) to jet ongoing
International Sustainabiliy
assessemnet in place.
Non drop-in options evaluated for
whole life cycle analysis and
engine/airframe technology options
well defined.
Future fuel spec targets established to
enable Engine/Airframe performance
improvement.
Alternative and more
sustainable fuel capability
(“drop-in”) incl. bio alternative
fuels
CO2 reduction,
sustainable fuels
Overall Air Vehicle Design
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Technology Stream 2015 2020 2025 2030 ValuesFlight Operations &
Functions
.ATM (SESAR) basic compatibilities
.Safety initiatives
.Sense & avoid
.ATM (SESAR) 2nd step
.New cockpit concept
.Safe operation in hostile
environment/atmospheric conditions.
Flexible Comms Architectures
.ATM (SESAR) 3rd step
.Advanced cockpit HMI
.Adaptable cockpit
.Decision support function monitoring
.New cockpit derivatives
.Autonomy single pilot
.Air-air networking (highly
collaborative mission
management
Higher ATM &
mission Efficiency;
Always easy flight
Increased operability and
availability
Road map for robustness against
icing, ice crystals (HAIC), rain,
volcanic ash,...
Validated tools to predict solid particle
erosion, melting and circuits cloughing,
ice accretion and de-icing, drops sheding,
...
Coatings and design for
turbomachinery blades robust against
erosion
Combustor design more robust against
water, ice or ash ingestion
Cooling circuits design more robust
against ash and particles ingestion
Tolerant aircraft, engine and
systems design for ingestion of
ice, rain, volcanic ash, sand
particles
Infrastructure
Data Sphere
.Wideband airport wireless connectivity .Data Security
.Advanced A/G communications
.Wireless avionics
Self organising networks
Mixed wired and wiereless networks
.Highly distributed architectures Standardisation,
Upgradability
Infrastructure, Energy &
Supply
.Reliability & weight + cost
enhancement of existing technologies
including power electronics
Introduction of fuel cells on Aircraft for
no safety critical applications
Low power electrical ice protection
Partial non propulsive power supplied
through electrical energy (from more
electrical APU) to reduce power
extraction on propulsive engine
.Power + thermal management
.Solid state switching for primary
electrical power
.More electric a/c with APU
.Fuel Cells integration
Increased non-propulsive power rate
through electrical energy
-High density electrical energy storage
- Possible electrical energy transfer
between main engine shafts (increased
operability/reduced sfc)
.Energy harvesting
.New power source concepts
. Electrical Auxiliary Power Unit or/and
Fuell Cells, high performance electrical
energy storage
.More electric engine
.More electric power supply
Enable energy-driven
designs ; lower weight,
reduced fuel burn, higher
safety & reliability
.Reliability & weight + cost
enhancement of existing technologies
.Active vibration & noise control for
main rotor blades
.Electrical Actuation
.IMA based architectures
.Autonomous taxing
.Integrated ice protection
Control, monitoring, actuation
(kinematics) and sensing system for
passive and active flow control
.Active load control on Landing Gear
.Multi-objective rotor control
.Modular actuations systems
New syntetic light weight materials for
actuator housings
.Highly distributed actuation &
micro control devices
.Helicopter flight control using
active blades
.Highly distributed control &
micro control devices in
engines
Simpler maintenance,
Lower weight ; lower
Recurring Cost ; reduced
obsolescence
Self adapting control system to faulted
sensors or equipments
Real time software to increase transient
performances
New and high temperature sensors to
increase controlled parameters
First step for distributed control
system: ECU robust to obsolescence,
distributed local controls on actuators
thanks high temperature electronics
and sensors
Highly distributed control &
micro control devices in service
Safe Life Support &
Comfort
.Regulatory mandates e.g. banned
material replacement
Eco-friendly cabin interiors:
- Use of Eco-materials, reduce mass
of equipment
- Adapt cabin to new passengers
needs and airlines expectations
- Passengers comfort and protection
.Air quality for enhanced in-flight comfort
Acoustic optimised pax cabin:
e.g. noise, vibration and thermal
cancellation andreduction technologies
for pax cabin
Eco-efficiency;
Enhanced comfort
Fixed Wing: Rotor Blade
Aeroacoustic Design. Flow Control
Techniques. Installation effects
Rotorcraft: Quiet engine
intake/exhaust (passive)
Fixed Wing: Integrated Powerplant
Acoustic Design (Advanced CAA
Methods). Extension of effective liner
area. Active Stators. Flow Control
Technologies (Jet Noise - Microjets
Nozzle).
Rotorcraft: Distributed blade actuation
(active flaps or tabs). Advanced main
rotor blade planforms Generation 2.
Engine 'quiet by design' (intake).
Fixed Wing: Flow Control
Technologies (Fan Noise). Lightweight,
Recyclable Passive Liners. Active /
Adaptive Liners. Reduced noise Open
Rotor.
Rotorcraft: Distributed blade actuation
(active twist). Advanced main rotor
blade planforms Generation 3.
Fixed Wing: Adaptive Nozzles
(Moving Chevrons). Morphing
structures
(Airframe/Nacelle/Engine).
Improved Open Rotor acoustic
design. Step change in
engine/aircraft configuration
including shielding of engine
noise and low noise
engine/aircraft configurations
(blended wing).
Rotorcraft: Adaptive blade
airfoil. Dual Speed Rotor.
Engine 'quiet by design'
(exhaust). Engine active noise
control (exhaust). Step change
in engine/aircraft configuration.
Very low noise
Mechanical &
Fluids +
Physical
Integration
.Water in fuel management
.Compatability of fuel systems
components and accuracy of fuel
gauging with alternative fuel (drop-in)
.Development of bleedless inerting
system
.Landing Gear + Fuel enablers for TAT &
operational cost reduction
.Enablers for LCHV manufacturing
New fuel system technologies (gauging
techniques and fuel circulation
components) compatible with non drop-
in alternative fuel
. New fuel gauging solutions
compatible with non-drop-in
alternative fuel
Lower cost
Systems
Development
Enablers
.Obsolescence of means
.System environment tool-box
.Development & test frame-work in
extended enterprise
.Full physical integration process
.Full model based system engineering
& virtual testing
Full virtual development &
certification
Faster to market; Lower
Non Recurring Cost
Maintenance Operations &
Functions
.Continuous improvement on
maintenance cost reduction (e.g.
HUMS; Maintenance Credits; On
Condition Maintenance; Real Time
Maintenance; Plan Updating; etc)
.Continuous improvement on
maintenance cost reduction (e.g. HUMS;
Maintenance Credits; On Condition
Maintenance; Real Time Maintenance;
Plan Updating, etc)
.Advanced health monitoring of systems
.Continuous improvement on
maintenance cost reduction (e.g.
HUMS; Maintenance Credits; On
Condition Maintenance; Real Time
Maintenance; Plan Updating, etc)
.Fully integrated aircraft health
management and air-to-ground
communication for „just in time‟
maintenance
.Continuous improvement on
maintenance cost reduction
(e.g. HUMS; Maintenance
Credits; On Condition
Maintenance; Real Time
Maintenance; Plan Updating
etc)
.Fully integrated aircraft health
management and air-to-ground
communication for „just in time‟
maintenance
Operational availability;
Maintenance and
operation cost reduction ;
new business models ;
improved safety
Overall Systems Design
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. EHM software based on existing
sensors.
. Start development of new sensors
enabling extended/improved control
and monitoring ( high temp.,
wireless,..)
. EHM extended to a large domain (
mechanical health, performances,
operability, accessories, equipments..)
. Engine architecture and assembly
adapted to new business models
. Finalize new sensors enabling
extended/improved controls & EHM
. New repair and NDT technologies
allowing extending repair domain.
. Maintenance operations managed
and planned thanks EHM outputs (
diagnosis / prognosis )
. Monitoring new capabilities from
smart materials ( sensing fibers in
composite,…)
. EHM Benefit demonstrated in
service
. Optimized component life
cycle.
. Advanced NDT used in
production lines
Autonomous
Flight for Cargo
& Airborne
Services
.Airborne sensors with mini RPVs .Long endurance and surveillance &
search autonomous missions inserted in
ATM
.Autonomous light cargo delivery to GA
airfields / heliports
.Wide range of aerial gate - to -
gate services with automatic a/c
Low operating costs;
New business
opportunities
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Technology Stream 2015 2020 2025 2030 ValuesCustomisation &
Industrialisation
Capability
Automated customisation process 1st
generation
Automated customisation process 2nd
generation with max. ramp-up
capability
Automated cabin assembly &
functional integration with
structure
Improved
industrialisation;
Reduced lead time; Lower
cost
Cabin
Services &
Operation
.Luggage management
.Galley & seat operation
.Inflight to ground and ground to ground
communication
.Cabin maintenance
Virtual passenger environment New business
opportunities;
Increased revenue
Cabin &
Cargo
Highly integrated modular modules Multifunctional lighting/
infotainment system
.New cargo loading approach
.Full recyclable cabin
Advanced materials Passenger appeal;
Increased Operator
revenue
Cockpit and Cabin
Electronic
.Improved CIDS
.Auto-configurable modular software
.Next generation CMS linked to IMA
platform
.Next generation IFE
.Reliable and resilient, embedded core
avionics, highly distributed
.Wireless infrastructure & intelligent
power
.Decentralised CMC
.Fully automated configuration
capabilities
Improved
industrialisation;
Simpler maintenance
Cabin
Supply
Systems
Mechanical system & equipment
optimisation
.Decentralised supply system, 1st
generation
.Multi -source connection
. Decentralised supply system, 2nd
generation
.Multi -source connection
Independent cabin supply
system
Enhanced eco-
efficiency;Increased
operator revenue
Composite Airframe &
engine modules
Weight effective high - performance
Structures for airframe (Wings &
Fuselage)
Cost effective high -volume structures for
all major components
.Advanced weight & cost effective
structures for all major components
.New build concepts
.Multifunctional & green
structures
.Multifunctional components for
engine
.New a/c configuration
Lower weight;
Lower RC ; simpler
maintenance
Composite parts with integrated
functions and/or sub-parts
Concepts of composite modules
Composites modules with integrated
parts and functions
Maintenance and repair processes
concepts
Improved design of composite
modules, robustness of concepts
Innovative manufacturing processes
for integrated composite parts/module
Multifunctional components
Metallic
Structures
.Performance improvement fuselage
.REACH-compliant gear boxes &
transmission
.Best eco-mixed / high volume Fuselage
.Hybrid structures for pylon
Transmission architecture adapted for
hybrid rotorcraft
.Use of multifunctional
structures
.Green structures
.Integrated Transmission
concepts for hybrid rotor-craft
Lower weight,
Lower RC
Systems Physical
Integration &
Manufacturing
Manufacturing & engineering process
improvement
Step change in lean manufacturing
process (interdisciplinary)
Full automatic interdisciplinary overall
a/c design process (struct./cab./syst.)
. Fully Optimization Capaibilty
.Competitive supply chain;
sustainable manufacturing &
repair; advanced INDT process
Improved
industrialisation,
Reduced lead time;
Lower cost & weight & life
cycle cost ; efficient
resource usage
Process robustness and control
(smart and adaptive) for advances in
automation and integrated inspection
at reduced costs, increased quality
and reduced waste.
Lean Supply Chain principles and
management for aerospace.
Net shape component manufacturing
methods to optimizing material usage.
Virtual Manufacturing methods for the
process chain to minimizing production
try-out. Supply chain flexibility and
integration.
Automated and integrated NDT &
manufacturing methods; real time
verification. Low energy and "non
toxic" processes. Flexible automation
systems.
Fully automated manufacturing.
World leading supply chain;
sustainable manufacturing &
repair; simultaneous NDT
&manufacturing in integrated
process
Competitive supply chain;
sustainable
manufacturing & repair;
advanced NDT process
Structure
Enablers
SHM 1st generation stress numerical
capabilities
SHM 2nd generation numeri,testing,
process optimisation, manufac.
simulation
.Morphing technologies
.Artificial intelligence manufacture
Virtual a/c development Enhanced eco-Efficiency;
Faster to
market; Lower cost
Materials: Innovative smart
materials
New preferred ways for smart
materials applications established
(based on material screening,
assessemnt of material capabilities
and selection)
Functionality and feasability of innovative
and smart materials (including materials'
specification and manufacturing
requirements) assessed:
- shaped memory alloys for variable
devices: cooling, secondary air system,
nozzle chevrons,...
- Fibers for sensing damages in
composite materials
- nanomaterials for thermal coatings, fiber
coatings, ….
Supply based and industrialisation plan
validated for new materials:
- shaped memory alloys, sensing
fibers, nanomaterials in representative
environment
Functional and feasibility study of self
repairing composites and coatings
New materials validated for
application:
eg. shape memory alloys in
service
Nano-materials in service
Self repairing composites and
coatings validated for
applications
Materials: Lightweight &
high temperature materials
- material screening
- assessment of material capability
- material selections for
- Engine and nacelle structural
integration - lightweight
(composite/hybrid)
- medium temperature resistant
lightweight composits
- improved intermetallics
- concepts for manufacturing of the
a.m. materials
* Thermostructural Materials (ceramics,
inter-metallic, CMC, Ultra High
Temperature Ceramics coatings TRL 4,
...)
- industrialisation plan available
- supply base settled
TRL > 5
* Engine and nacelle structural
integration - lightweight
(composite/hybrid), anisogrid
composite structures for nacelles
* Low (200°C) temperature composite
materials with automated fibre preform
manufacturing for complex geometries
* Increased temperature resistance,
and better structural stiffness, through
continuous improvement of metallic
materials (e.g. superalloys, Titanium
alloys), coatings and processes
* Rapid automated manufacturing of
thermoplastic composite components
* Ceramic matrix composites with
improved damage tolerance and
processes for complex geometries
OMC, CMC, MMC,
Intermetallics, metal foams,
special ceramics, eutectics,
silicides
Materials (New ceramics or new
CMC generation, inter-metallic,
UHTC coatings, Fiber
reinforced UHTC ceramics at
TRL 4 …)
TRL<4 for
* Medium (500°C) temperature
composite materials with
automated fibre preform
manufacturing for complex
geometries
* Metallic matrix composites
* New materials allowing further
weight reduction and higher
temperatures
.
Lower weight ; CO2
reduction ; higher
temperature capability ;
increased engine
efficiency and reliability;
reduced noise.
Overall Physical Design
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