German Aerospace Center recognizes university designs for climate-compatible short-haul aircraft
BERLIN - During the final event of the DLR Design Challenge 2024, the jury has awarded first place to the TU Berlin student team. The winners prevailed over five other participating teams at the final event on 8 August 2024 at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) site in Hamburg-Finkenwerder, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) reports. Continue reading original article.
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12 August 2024 - "Aviation is currently undergoing one of the most intensive transformation processes in its history. There is therefore a considerable need for research and development, and DLR sees itself as an architect and integrator of aviation research," emphasises Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chair of the DLR Executive Board. "The exchange of knowledge, new and disruptive approaches and an openness to technology are indispensable for our work. Participants in the DLR Design Challenge 2024 have successfully demonstrated all of this in their designs for an environmentally compatible and economically efficient short-haul aircraft for the year 2050."
A team from TU Berlin has won first place in the DLR Design Challenge 2024 with their CHARGE concept. The jury praised the team's detailed report, which thoroughly justified and explained all design decisions. The project covered all key areas and supported the use of innovative technologies with solid research.
The second-place spot was claimed by the TU Braunschweig team for their VoltAirs-95 concept. Judges were particularly impressed by the concept’s practicality, noting that it struck a good balance between innovation and proven technologies.
Third place was awarded to the team from DHBW Ravensburg for their HYPER concept. The jury commended their well-considered design, which left few questions unanswered. The team’s detailed analysis of the propulsion concept was especially well received.
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