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Welcome to the eighteenth edition of the LiT newsletter! This month, we look back at the LiT annual event held on October 3rd, share brand new videos about LiT and the technical projects,share a vacancy at
the Project Office of LiT, and introduce Jens van de Berg as our new valorisation broker. Additionally, we provide an update on the Temporary Subsidy Scheme and the latest developments across various projects. Plenty of news to keep you up to date!
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Videos about LiT
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Together with our partners, we’ve created videos about LiT and the technical projects. In these videos, you’ll discover more about the projects, their goals, and how they contribute to the aviation sector of the future.
Watch them via the links below or soon on our website and social media!
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Vacancy: Communication manager Luchtvaart in Transitie (0.6 - 0.8 FTE)
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Do you, or someone you know, have a way with words, experience in internal/external communications and events, and strong organizational skills? We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Manager to help us spread our mission of achieving climate-neutral aviation. You will be responsible for managing our website, social media, and newsletter, as well as coordinating external communications and (participation in) events.
Are you, or do you know, the person who wants to work with us to achieve the goals of LiT? Send a message to Louise to learn more about the role, or send your motivation and CV to comms@lit.aero.
And who knows? From December/January, you might be the one writing this newsletter!
Please note: fluency in Dutch is required for this position.
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Recap of project day
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On Tuesday, October 15th, the final LiT project day of the year took place, organized by Arnt Offringa (project leader for 'Lightweight composites and structures') at the Global Technology Center (GTC) of GKN Fokker in Hoogeveen. The day focused on fostering synergy and collaboration between the projects.
The day began with a tour of the GTC, the introduction of Jens, the new valorization broker, and the farewell to Louis Aartman, who will be completing his work at the project office at the end of October. Louis has enthusiastically contributed to the preparations and development of the LiT proposition for the Growth Fund through the LRN, and later helped shape the project office. A big thank you, Louis, and best of luck in your future endeavors!
During the working session, we strengthened existing collaborations and discovered surprising new synergies. These valuable insights will be further developed by the project leaders and the Project Office in the coming weeks.
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Feedback on the General Assembly
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On Thursday, October 3rd, we held our very first General Assembly, a milestone we had eagerly anticipated.
During this meeting, the project office, on behalf of the board, provided all members with a detailed update on the progress of LiT. We not only discussed the results achieved so far but also the milestones that lie ahead for the next 12 to 18 months.
It was fantastic to see that all partners from the consortia within our collaboration were present. Their participation highlights the strength of our collective effort towards climate-neutral aviation by 2050 and emphasizes how crucial the General Assembly is for strengthening our ecosystem. With the insights and ideas exchanged during this meeting, we confidently look forward to the next steps in LiT. Let’s seize the opportunities ahead and continue working towards a successful and sustainable future for all!
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Strengthening Ecosystem enhanced with new valorisation broker
In our previous newsletter, we mentioned that NAG was looking to strengthen its team. We are pleased to welcome Jens van de Berg as the new valorisation broker for the Strengthening Ecosystem project.
Jens will focus on further enhancing the LiT ecosystem. With his fresh perspective and drive, we look forward to making significant strides together in our shared mission.
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More about Jens
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Make use of the Temporary Subsidy Scheme
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There is still funding available for knowledge institutes and SMEs until December this year for aviation sector transitions. This applies to the Knowledge &
Test Vouchers and Feasibility Projects modules of the Luchtvaart in Transitie subsidy scheme.
Vouchers and feasibility projects
With the Knowledge & Test Vouchers module, we encourage SMEs to conduct research into, for example, new compositions of hydrogen fuel cells or smart, new aircraft structures. This can help extend the limited range of electric aircraft. The Feasibility Projects module provides grants to map out the technical and economic risks of an innovation project within the aviation sector. This could involve a literature review, market exploration, or industrial research.
Promising Research
The previous module, Promising Research, has now closed, and funding has been awarded to four projects. The following four projects have successfully received subsidies:
ARGUS (University of Twente): Development of adaptive winglets for aircraft with ‘morphing surfaces,’ achieved using advanced functional materials and an AI-driven control system.
Cool Pipe (University of Twente): Research into the behavior of two-phase cryogenic hydrogen flow for safe and efficient hydrogen propulsion in aircraft.
AEROFUSION (SAM|XL Foundation): Fundamental research into the principles of continuous ultrasonic welding of curved thermoplastic composite components for assembly.
IOHEVA (Eindhoven University of Technology): Research into an integrated design methodology for hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion systems.
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Update on GKN training programme
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As part of one of the work packages of LiT's Human Capital Agenda project, GKN Fokker raised its corporate schools to an MBO-3 level on August 1st, 2024, recognized by the Ministry of Education. This is an important step in training new talent for the sustainable aviation sector.
To kick off the new school year, the first group of MBO-3 students visited the Aviodrome, along with their teachers and trainers. Victor van Ham from GKN Fokker provided an update on the developments within the Human Capital Agenda project, followed by an inspiring speech from Mathijn Korf on behalf of CvBLO.
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Subsidy grants for Flying Vision Accelerator &
DASAL
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At the moment, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) is finalizing the subsidy approvals for the projects FVA & DASAL.
Flying Vision will develop a roadmap for the entire transition process to climate-neutral aviation, considering not only technological aspects but also system challenges (such as energy demand) and the traveller’s perspective. It is led by TU Delft in collaboration with Airbus Netherlands and NLR, with contributions from KLM and the Schiphol Group. The Flying Vision Accelerator aims to involve broad participation from both the sector and beyond to address all aspects of the transition.
DASAL focuses on developing formulas and algorithms that are translated into simulation models. These models will be used to predict the effects of aviation innovations and policy choices. Additionally, a research infrastructure will be set up in which different models can be linked to map out integrated effects (covering not just aviation but also broader mobility, economic, and societal impacts). This project is led by NLR and carried out in collaboration with TU Delft.
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Promising Research
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The project “Promising Research” is organizing a knowledge exchange on November 21st between the various researchers and LiT partners. In this exchange, the research leaders from NLR and TU Delft will present their plans for the coming period and what has been achieved so far. In addition to brief pitches, a poster session will be held in the afternoon to engage in a technical dialogue. All LiT participants will receive an invitation from their project leader. It promises to be a very interesting session with fascinating topics outlining developments beyond 2030. Be sure to register via the link in the invitation and come to NLR in Marknesse on November 21st.
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HAPSS publication
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The proceedings of the ICAS Conference (International Council of the Aeronautical Society) in September are now available. The HAPSS team has published an extensive description of the architecture of a hydrogen-electric-powered regional aircraft. View the publication here.
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Recap of the annual event
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On October 3rd, 2024, the LiT annual event took place. We welcomed over 270 participants from more than 130 organizations, including the public and private sectors, startups, institutes, young professionals, and students. The energy and commitment to working together towards the future of sustainable aviation were truly inspiring!
The event provided a platform for exchanging innovative ideas, building valuable connections, and exploring the future of aviation. The final program segment focused on young professionals and students, who made a clear call to be more involved: "Give us a voice and space to contribute."
Thank you to everyone who participated in this interesting exchange! And if you’re a student or young professional who wants to contribute, please get in touch with Victor Rijkaart, project leader of the Flying Vision Accelerator project.
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Recap of ITHEC
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Seven participants from the STC project attended ITHEC, a renowned trade show and conference focused on thermoplastic composites. Together, they highlighted the strong Dutch position in this field and explored new market opportunities. This was a great example of how LiT creates both international visibility and economic value.
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Recap: "Academic and industry view on how to design (future) aircraft"
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On September 18th, 2024, Luchtvaart in Transitie joined Young NAG who organized a successful event with the theme "Academic and industry view on how to design (future) aircraft" at TU Delft, Faculty
of Aerospace Engineering and SAMXL.
The event brought together young professionals from the aviation sector to hear keynote speakers Jan Verbeek and Kunal Masania discuss current and future challenges in aircraft design and production, ranging from the use of AI to sustainable solutions for the next generation of aircraft.
Attendees were encouraged to think critically about balancing traditional and innovative aviation technologies and how they can be applied to future aircraft. The day concluded with a tour along the TU Delft and SAMXL facilities and an informal dinner, providing excellent networking opportunities.
If you’d like to know more about Young NAG, take a look here: Young NAG - NAG.
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Upcoming Events
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16 - 17 October 2024
24 October 2024
21-23 October 2024
12-14 November 2024
18 -22 November 2024
21 November 2024
2-3 December 2024
28 - 30 January 2025
16 - 22 June 2025
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* For more events within the aviation sector, take a look at the NAG-event calendar!
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Highlighted Event: Sustainable Aero Festival 2024
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On December 2 and 3 the Sustainable Aero Festival takes place in Amsterdam. The festival offers a unique opportunity for participants in LiT as it brings together the leading industry executives, founders, and global investors in aviation. Examples of participating investors are Breakthrough Energy Ventures, JetBlue Ventures, Rockton, SHIFT Invest and Yotta Capital Partners.
In addition, the Startup Stage will systematically connect startups with leading investors and potential customers over the two days. The Sustainable Aero Festival has room for 70 startups to present in a pitch format plus a Q&A structured by segments. The main categories will be hydrogen, aircraft designs and materials, energy, sustainable aviation fuel and improved operations. If you join as a startup, your ticket will include a 5-minute pitch slot on the Startup Stage, your pitch deck will be shared with all attending investors and industry attendees, and you will have access to all sessions including a network reception.
Finally, at the Main Stage top industry voices will be interviewed on critical topics like: what does it take to scale production of the most fuel-efficient airplanes in the market? Dealing with climate change: is the public about to turn against aviation? And what a leading airline should look like in 2050 and what’s keeping us from getting there.
More information about the Sustainable Aero Festival can be found here.
Ticket contingency for the Sustainable Aero Festival is limited. LiT participants have been offered an exclusive 10% discount on all tickets purchased before the end of October using the promo code LIT10.
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