This month, the UC3M hosted an engaging outreach event aimed at illustrating the significant role aviation plays in climate change and highlighting the ongoing efforts in research to address this issue. The event took place on April 6th at the UC3M Auditorium and EPS in Leganés Campus, featuring a combination of theatrical presentations, informative talks,Continue reading “Exploring the Climate Impact of Aviation with Elementary School Students from PEAC West Madrid”
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EPFL Control Seminar Series: Flight Path to Sustainability
On Friday, April 26, Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M travelled to Lausanne, Switzerland to deliver an interesting talk by prof. Manuel Soler at EPFL University’s Control Seminar Series. Our discussion focused on the vital topic of sustainable aviation, exploring innovative strategies and advancements in the field. Day 26.04.2024 Time 11:00 – 12:00 h Title: “Flight PathContinue reading “EPFL Control Seminar Series: Flight Path to Sustainability”
UC3M Researchers at Schools: The impact of aircraft contrails on climate change
Last Saturday, the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M visited the Gerardo Diego Institute in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, to explain the latest research on aviation and climate change to a group of 2nd-grade secondary students. The climatic impact of contrails, currently being investigated in the E-CONTRAIL project was the focus of the workshop, led by UC3MContinue reading “UC3M Researchers at Schools: The impact of aircraft contrails on climate change”
New study analysing feasibility and cost of contrail avoidance in commercial flight planning
According to previous publications, adjusting the routes of a small fraction of airline flights could significantly reduce global warming. But our new study shows that these adjustments might also be quite economical. This article published in Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability has been written by Alejandra Martín Frías as part of her industrial PhD, inContinue reading “New study analysing feasibility and cost of contrail avoidance in commercial flight planning”
Aeronautical Engineering Master’s students visit the Torrejón Area Control Centre
Last week, under the guidance of Prof. Manuel Soler, students enrolled in the Aeronautical Engineering Master’s Program were privileged to tour the Torrejón Area Control Center (ACC). This visit proved to be a captivating venture into the heart of the ENAIRE Control Center complex situated in Madrid, highlighting its pivotal role in Spanish air trafficContinue reading “Aeronautical Engineering Master’s students visit the Torrejón Area Control Centre”