Data Center on Starlab

Investigate potential needs and objectives in data storage, analysis, and transformation in human spaceflight. Design a comprehensive business case to exploit data center assets in orbit, addressing market opportunities, cost benefits, and competitive advantages. Investigate and develop a solution that is compatible with requirements and environmental conditions in orbit

Next-Gen XR/AI Integration for Cabin Crew Training

This JIP project will investigate if there are any open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced speech synthesis models that we can use in the KLM immersive XR-based training environments . The primary focus is to elevate cabin crew training by embedding intelligent, emotionally aware virtual agents directly into XR scenarios—enabling dynamic, lifelike interactions with minimal latency in real time.

Charging rollout strategy for electric aviation in Europe

Electric aviation will come before 2030. Europe wants to be ready. Develop a European strategy to rollout a network with charging solutions. Grid, batteries, anything. Include a strategy for the battery lifetime and logistics. Many initiatives on national level are ongoing, but there is no European strategy.

Smart Connected Aircraft 2030

We live in a constantly growing connected world. When we are airborne during biz travels or leisure trips connectivity is not always on the level that we are used to. How to ensure that it is available, for passenger, the crews, in the cockpit, at maintenance, for ATM, for airports, for operations and additional future orientated applications.

Sustainable aircraft cabin design

Collins Aerospace committed to an industry wide initiative to be net zero by 2050. 
This poses a challenge for our aircraft galley inserts team in Houten, The Netherlands. We need all bright minds to work together to meet this demanding request and make a lasting impact to society. Can we count on you help solve this challenging puzzle?