We are pleased to share that Raúl Quibén Figueroa, PhD researcher at the Aircraft Operations Lab (UC3M), has been awarded the Premio Innovación Aeronáutica Luis Azcárraga 2025, granted by Fundación ENAIRE. The award recognises the paper “Feasibility studies on regional aircraft retrofitted with hybrid-electric powertrains”, co-authored with Andrea Cini and Rauno Cavallaro (Barcelona Supercomputing Center).Continue reading “PhD Research recognised with the Luis Azcárraga Aeronautical Innovation Award 2025”
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Robust Evaluation of Neural Networks Trained on the OpenContrails Dataset
Our latest study, “Robust Evaluation of Neural Networks Trained on the OpenContrails Dataset” has been published in IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing In this work, Irene Ortiz Abuja examines the limitations of current contrail detection models trained on geostationary satellite data and discuss implications for real-world use and future dataset development. Complementary toContinue reading “Robust Evaluation of Neural Networks Trained on the OpenContrails Dataset”
Feasibility of integrating multiple climate impact estimation models to enhance confidence in environmentally-friendly aircraft trajectory optimization
Our latest study, “Feasibility of integrating multiple climate impact estimation models to enhance confidence in environmentally-friendly aircraft trajectory optimization,” has been published in Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives. In this work, Abolfazl Simorgh proposes a robust approach to enhance the reliability of climate-optimized flight planning by simultaneously accounting for two key sources of uncertainty: 1. Weather forecastContinue reading “Feasibility of integrating multiple climate impact estimation models to enhance confidence in environmentally-friendly aircraft trajectory optimization”
María Cerezo starts her Juan de la Cierva Fellowship at Aircraft Operations Lab
We are delighted to announce that María Cerezo, Assistant Professor and researcher at the Aircraft Operations Lab (UC3M), has officially started her Juan de la Cierva fellowship on 1 November , a highly competitive national grant that recognizes scientific excellence and supports promising research careers in Spain. Her funded research line focuses on: “Commercial formationContinue reading “María Cerezo starts her Juan de la Cierva Fellowship at Aircraft Operations Lab”
A Space Adventure in Teresa Berganza School with the Aircraft Operations Lab
On a mission to inspire the next generation of aerospace enthusiasts, the Aircraft Operations Lab at UC3M recently carried out an exciting outreach activity at the Elementary School Teresa Berganza in Boadilla del Monte, Madrid. Led by the Lab Coordinator, Manuel Soler, this initiative engaged 1st-year students in a hands-on aerospace experience that combined creativity,Continue reading “A Space Adventure in Teresa Berganza School with the Aircraft Operations Lab”