What makes aviation possible and how we are advancing it
Aviation brings significant benefits to society and the economy – from global connectivity and trade to tourism, prosperity and jobs. Yet the sector faces major challenges: air traffic could double by 2070, while climate impacts and emissions must be reduced.
This LED display takes visitors on a visual journey through the benefits, growth and climate impacts of aviation. Key figures illustrate the importance of air transport to the economy and mobility, as well as its effects on the climate. It becomes clear why aviation is such a complex system and why reliable data and scientific analyses are essential for decisions about its future.
An additional interactive VR application shows future global emission trends in aviation. Based on the DLR study DEPA 2070, visitors can explore global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and nitrogen oxide (NOₓ). They can compare trends over time and see how more efficient aircraft, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and new propulsion technologies could change aviation’s climate footprint. The display demonstrates how research helps us better understand the trade-offs between mobility, the economy and climate protection.
The exhibit also highlights the DLR D328® UpLift research aircraft, on display in the ILA outdoor area. This flying test laboratory is used to trial new climate-compatible technologies under real operating conditions – including sustainable aviation fuels, hydrogen solutions and innovative propulsion systems. The UpLift Dornier 328-100 brings together research, industry and start-ups, accelerating the real-world application of new technologies for climate-compatible aviation.
The exhibit demonstrates how our research combines data analysis and real-world flight testing to lay the scientific foundations for a sustainable future in aviation.
Link:
German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR)
Flight Experiments facility
Institute of Air Transport
E-Mail contact-dlr@DLR.de
