On Thursday the 10th of April, the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M had the pleasure of receiving a visit from Ángel Arias, Rector of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, and Óscar López, Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Function. During the visit, we introduced them to one of the key assets of the lab: our BoeingContinue reading “Rector Ángel Arias and Minister Óscar López visit our B737 Simulator”
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Open positions for Assistant Professors in Aerospace Engineering
The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is hiring four Assistant Professors for the 2025/26 academic year. This opportunity is part of UC3M’s commitment to attracting talented researchers and educators eager to contribute to the Department’s excellence in teaching and research. We are looking for candidates across various fields of aerospace engineering, butContinue reading “Open positions for Assistant Professors in Aerospace Engineering”
Breaking Gender Barriers in Aviation: The Experience of Xiaoqing Deng
Xiaoqing Deng is a PhD student at the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M who has built her career in aviation and aerospace engineering —fields still largely dominated by men. Having studied and worked in China, the U.S., the U.K., and now Spain, she has navigated the varied cultural and structural barriers that women in aviation face worldwide. Continue reading “Breaking Gender Barriers in Aviation: The Experience of Xiaoqing Deng”
Highlights from the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M in 2024
The Aircraft Operations Lab at UC3M Aerospace Engineering department celebrated a year of achievements, growth, and impactful contributions to aerospace innovation and education. Simulator Setup and High-Profile Visits The year began with the successful setup of our Boeing 737 simulator, enhancing hands-on training for students in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. This milestone was markedContinue reading “Highlights from the Aircraft Operations Lab UC3M in 2024”
Engage 2 Call Funds UC3M’s FLOCK Project on Formation Flight for Aviation Sustainability
Engage 2 – the SESAR 3 Knowledge Transfer Network- issued a call for PhD candidates to advance research on air traffic management (ATM). Among the selected projects is FLOCK – “Disrupting the Skies: Formation Flight for Aviation Sustainability”, led by PhD student Xiaoqing Deng, from the Aircraft Operations Lab at Universidad Carlos III de MadridContinue reading “Engage 2 Call Funds UC3M’s FLOCK Project on Formation Flight for Aviation Sustainability”