Aviation & Maritime Systems

At the Institute for Aircraft Production Technology (IFPT) an AI algorithm is being developed that optimally configures the packing density of air cargo.

(February 2025)

Lighter ships that adapt to the conditions at sea can ensure more sustainable shipping. This is made possible by the rapid data processing of machine learning.

(May 2024)

Aircraft powered by hydrogen and fuel cells could help to meet climate targets. This is because they do not produce any greenhouse gases, only water is emitted.

(February 2024)

Container ships that lose some of their cargo not only suffer an economic loss, every accident leads to major ecological damage.

Alternative fuels such as green methanol are CO2-neutral and can ensure that climate targets are met in shipping. A TU joint project is researching their practicality in detail.