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”
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Manuel Soler Calls for Collaboration to Bridge Geoscientific Research and Aviation Innovation
How much will it cost for aviation to contribute to limit warming to 1.5°C? Learn how Professor Manuel Soler, Coordinator of the Aircraft Operations Lab at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, is driving aviation innovation for this global climate goal through the EU’s RefMap Project. In this interview, Prof. Soler explains how RefMap is integratingContinue reading “Manuel Soler Calls for Collaboration to Bridge Geoscientific Research and Aviation Innovation”
Multi-Control Commercial Aircraft Trajectory Optimization in a Vertical Plane with State-Inequality Constraints via Singular Control Theory
Written by Amin Jafarimoghaddam as lead author, this study introduces a new computational approach to optimizing aircraft flight trajectories, in particular for commercial flights in a vertical plane. Using singular control theory, the model simplifies flight dynamics, allowing researchers to examine overlooked factors such as control switches and wind effects. An algorithm identifies optimal pointsContinue reading “Multi-Control Commercial Aircraft Trajectory Optimization in a Vertical Plane with State-Inequality Constraints via Singular Control Theory”
E-CONTRAIL at the European Researchers’ Night 2024
In the framework of the fifteenth edition of the European Researchers’ Night, the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, as part of its program of science outreach activities, once again offered a theater and science activity aimed at secondary school students and the general public. But this year, the focus was on artificial intelligence. AI, aircraftContinue reading “E-CONTRAIL at the European Researchers’ Night 2024”
Feasibility studies on regional aircraft retrofitted with hybrid-electric powertrains
Our latest research paper has been a joint work between the Aircraft Operations Lab and the Aeroelastic and Structural Design Lab of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, and written by Raúl Quibén as main author. The study explores the feasibility of hybrid-electric powertrains in regional aviation, highlighting challenges with battery tech and system complexity. RaulContinue reading “Feasibility studies on regional aircraft retrofitted with hybrid-electric powertrains”