This week, the #FST hosted this year’s annual meeting of the #LuFo 6.2 project #ULTIMATE (Ultra High-Efficient Wing and Moveables for Next-Generation Aircraft). The project focuses on the design, testing, and validation of an ultra-efficient, low-drag wing for future short- and medium-range aircraft. Central elements include the development of a novel laminar wing with multifunctional control surfaces and extended capabilities. As part of ULTIMATE, the FST contributes by developing a single-flap actuation system for a Krueger flap on the wing’s leading edge. Thank you to all partners for the constructive contributions throughout the meeting!

Annual meeting of the DaKliF project (data platform for climate-neutral flying) in the Center for Applied Aviation Research (ZAL). The Institute of Communications (TUHH), Institute of Aircraft Systems Engineering (TUHH), Institute of Aircraft Systems (University of Stuttgart), DLR Institute of Flight Systems, Diehl Aviation, ZAL GmbH, and Airbus Operations GmbH met for the second annual meeting of the LuFo6.3 project DaKliF. The DaKliF project is developing a novel data platform for the avionics systems and cabin functions of the aircraft. The focus is on weight savings, reduced power consumption, optimization of computing platforms, and reduction of overcapacities through the shared use of available computing resources in the aircraft.

From 23 to 25 September 2025, the 74th German Aerospace Congress (#DLRK) took place in Augsburg. The #FST was represented by three research associates - Kai Beschorner, Leif Rieck, and Ole Krawehl - who presented current findings and insights from their ongoing research. We would like to thank all congress participants for the valuable discussions, inspiring exchanges, and the high-quality presentations and posters that shaped a stimulating scientific program. Our sincere thanks also go to the #DGLR and everyone involved in organizing the event for hosting an excellent congress and creating a welcoming atmosphere for both scientific dialogue and personal networking. We look forward to meeting the community again at #DLRK2026 in Aachen.