We are proud to announce that Manuel Soler, Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and director of our research group (Aircraft Operations Lab), has been nominated for the 2026 edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize. This international award recognizes outstanding scientific work aimed at finding scalable solutionsContinue reading “Manuel Soler, Head of the Aircraft Operations Lab, Named Global Finalist for the Prestigious 2026 Frontiers Planet Prize”
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ClimAtion project launches to advance climate-smart aircraft operations
Kick-off meeting held on 26 March 2026 in Madrid The national research project ClimAtion – Climate-Smart Optimal Aircraft Operations for Next Generation Aviation has officially launched following its kick-off meeting on 26 March 2026 in Puerta de Toledo campus of UC3M. The project aims to transform aircraft operations by embedding climate impact considerations directly into flight planning,Continue reading “ClimAtion project launches to advance climate-smart aircraft operations”
Launching water rockets at Madrid es Ciencia 2026
On March 20, the Aircraft Operations Lab from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) took part in the XV Feria Madrid es Ciencia, held at La Nave in Madrid. This flagship science outreach event organized by the Fundación para el Conocimiento madri+d brought together universities, research centers, schools, and companies through more than 700 interactive activitiesContinue reading “Launching water rockets at Madrid es Ciencia 2026”
María Cerezo reaches the semifinal of Solo de Ciencia 2026
María Cerezo, lecturer and researcher at the Aircraft Operations Lab (Aerospace Engineering Department at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid), has reached the semifinal of Solo de Ciencia 2026, a scientific outreach competition organized by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT). This initiative brings together researchers from across Spain to communicate their work through engagingContinue reading “María Cerezo reaches the semifinal of Solo de Ciencia 2026”
Aircraft Operations Lab’s Multiple Contributions to the 5th ECATS Conference
The Aircraft Operation Lab team participated last week in the 5th ECATS International Association Conference, held from 27 to 29 January in Brussels. The conference brought together leading scientists and experts to exchange the latest research on the formation, evolution, and climate impacts of aviation. Our colleagues from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at UniversidadContinue reading “Aircraft Operations Lab’s Multiple Contributions to the 5th ECATS Conference”