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Institutional support programmes and proposals that promote public-private collaboration are of vital importance in order to develop the strategic initiatives needed to face the aeronautic industry challenges.
ITP Aero takes part in various research and innovation projects aimed at developing the technological foundations of the future of aviation. Most of these projects are led by ITP Aero, which provides a leverage effect on the industrial technology network, through the cooperation of companies and technology centres in the sector.
Horizon 2020
Horizon 2020 is the largest research and innovation programme of the European Union, in which ITP Aero plays a key role in different initiatives.
Clean Sky 2
Clean Sky 2 is a European research programme aimed at developing cutting-edge technology to reduce CO2, gas emissions and aircraft noise levels.
In this programme, ITP Aero is a main partner in the development and manufacture of the intermediate pressure turbine and rear structure of the Rolls-Royce UltraFan® engine.
The project has been funded through the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission.
EMUSIC
EMUSIC is a cooperation project between the European Union and China aimed at developing more efficient manufacturing processes for aeronautical components by using additive technology, hot isostatic pressing and die-casting of titanium alloys.
The project has been funded through the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission.
TurboNoiseBB
TurboNoiseBB is aimed at developing predictive methodologies and noise reduction technologies to enable the European aerospace industry to produce more environmentally friendly aircraft.
The project has been funded through the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission.
ENCOMPASS
ENCOMPASS is an integrated digital support system designed to improve productivity standards of the Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) manufacturing chain.
The project has been funded through the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission.
ARIAS
ARIAS is a research project focused on advanced aeromechanical solutions for three aircraft engine subsystems: the low pressure turbine, the compressor and the seals.
The project has been funded through the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission.
IMOTHEP
Investigation and maduration of technologies for hybrid electric propulsion.
The project has been funded through the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission.
InterQ
Project for the development of digital solutions for manufacturing and the development of zero-defect processes and products.
The project has been funded through the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission.
AVISPA
Project for the development of digital solutions for manufacturing and the development of zero-defect processes and products.
The project has been funded through the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Commission.
Co-financed collaborative projects with the Spanish Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI)
FUTURALVE
An ITP Aero led initiative for the development of advanced materials and manufacturing technologies for high speed turbines.
COLD SPRAY
This project aims to develop repair techniques using cold spray technology for nickel-based materials.
SALUD
This programme is aimed at developing an Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) tool capable of autonomously carrying out diagnostics and predictions.
BOOSTER2
BOOSTER2 is a programme designed to purchase technologies for low pressure compressors.
JANO
Project for the development of key technologies associated with digital transformation: smart manufacturing, connected product and digital business.
Collaborative projects co-financed by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (Spanish Research Agency)
ENVIDIA (RTC-2017-6150-4)
A project aimed at enhancing the simulation software that will be applied to the intermediate pressure turbine of Rolls-Royce's UltraFan™ engine.
Project co-financed by the European Union - European Regional Development Fund ERDF.
- Operational Programme Objective: To promote technological development, innovation and quality research.
TASTE (RTC-2019-7194-4)
A project aimed at developing key aerodynamic technologies for Rolls-Royce's UltraFan™ engine.
Project co-financed by the European Union - European Regional Development Fund ERDF.
Collaborative projects co-financed by the Basque Business Development Agency of the Basque Government (SPRI)
FAKTORIA
Research project into new technology and production processes in the Basque aeronautical manufacturing network for future high-speed turbines.
The project is funded by the Basque Government's Department of Economic Development, Sustainability & Environment, and European Union funds (ERDF).
KAIA
Digital quality control platform for zero-defect manufacturing using artificial intelligence.
The project is funded by the Basque Government's Department of Economic Development, Sustainability & Environment, and European Union funds (ERDF).
PRELUDIO
Research project in the state of art of electric propulsion applied to aeronautical sector.
The project is funded by the Basque Government's Department of Economic Development, Sustainability & Environment, and European Union funds (ERDF).
FIDATU
Research and innovation project in key digital and Artificial Intelligence technologies in aeronautical manufacturing processes.
The project is funded by the Basque Government's Department of Economic Development, Sustainability & Environment, and European Union funds (ERDF).
Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is the Eupean Union´s Research and Innovation funding programme, in which ITP Aero plays a key role in different initiatives.
Clean Aviation
Clean Aviation is the European Union´s leading research and innovation programme for a more sustainable aviation.
HEAVEN
HEAVEN (Hydrogen Engine Architecture Virtually Engineered Novelly) project aims to develop new ultra-efficient turbine engine architectures for aeronautical applications. The programme will develop and scale Rolls-Royce's UltraFan™ engine architecture while developing the technologies for future aviation platforms with hydrogen and hybrid-electric technology. HEAVEN is funded by European Next Generation EU funds.
TheMa4ERA
TheMa4ERA ("Thermal management for the Hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft") aims to research and develop thermal management solutions for hybrid-electric regional aircraft applications.
The project is funded by the European Next Generation EU funds.
CAVENDISH
CAVENDISH ("Consortium for the AdVent of aero-Engine Demonstration and aircraft Integration Strategy with Hydrogen") wiil investigate hydrogen combustion technologies in aircraft engines.
CAVENDISH is funded by the European Next Generation EU funds.
European Defense Funds
Is the European Commission´s instrument to support competitive and cooperative projects and European defense R&D.
ENGRT
The project “EU Next Generation Rotorcraft Technologies Project” (ENGRT) will focus on the next generation EU military rotorcrafts. The project will include the analysis of future needs, key future rotorcraft features and capabilities, alternative rotorcraft platforms, flight demonstrators and simulators. The project will also produce a military rotorcraft technology roadmap, strategies for modularity and manufacturing, life-cycle analysis and maintenance concepts.
FASETT
FASETT project ("Future Air System for European Tactical Transportation") aims to study the technical and market possibilities for the potential development of a new robust and cost-competitive tactical transport aircraft platform in the time horizon 2030 - 2040. ITP Aero participates in the activities of the Propulsion package and alos, ITP Aero is the propulsion representative in the Future Support System work package of the platform.
Programa Tecnológico Aeronáutico
Spanish funding programme for strategic R&D initiatives for the development of relevant technologies of application in the aeronautical field.
APERTURAS
APERTURAS (“Avances en Propulsión Eléctrica con Turbomáquinas“) is a research and innovation project in propulsion based on electrically driven turbomachines for aeronautical applications.
The project is funded by CDTI (Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation) and supported by the Ministry of Science and Innovation in the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan
CRIPICOM
CRIPICOM (“Criogenia y Pilas de Combustión de hidrógeno en el transporte aéreo”) project aims to develop enabling technologies for the use of hydrogen as a key energy source for aircraft propulsion and auxiliary systems.
The project is funded by CDTI (Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation) and supported by the Ministry of Science and Innovation in the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan
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