Aviation safety and human factors
11 European H2020 organizations list this as part of their work — 5 as their primary capability.
Most active in this area
- STICHTING KONINKLIJK NEDERLANDS LUCHT - EN RUIMTEVAARTCENTRUM
The Netherlands' national aerospace research centre — aviation safety, propulsion testing, air traffic management, and drone integration across 119 H2020 projects.
“Coordinated Future Sky Safety (EUR 2.9M), participated in NITROS rotorcraft safety training, and multiple projects addressing fire safety, organizational safety, and resilient systems.”
PrimaryNL119 projects - DEEP BLUE SRL
Italian SME specializing in human factors, aviation safety, and AI-driven decision support for air traffic management and drone integration.
“Lead or contributed to Future Sky Safety, SAFEMODE, OPTICS2, STRESS, MOTO, TaCo, and multiple SESAR work packages covering controller tools, remote towers, and human performance.”
PrimarySMEIT56 projects - ECOLE NATIONALE DE L AVIATION CIVILE
France's premier civil aviation university, specializing in air traffic management, drone airspace integration, and GNSS-based navigation research.
“SAFEMODE (human factors across aviation and maritime), SafeNcy (AI-based emergency trajectory), STRESS (neurometrics for automation), HARVIS (virtual intelligent systems), and MOTO (remote tower embodiment).”
PrimaryFR35 projects - INSTITUT POLYTECHNIQUE DE BORDEAUX
French engineering university specializing in electrochemistry, FDSOI semiconductor technology, and AI-enhanced RF/wireless systems for European research consortia.
“Participated in Future Sky Safety (aviation risk management), coordinated Co2Team (cognitive collaboration for teaming), and contributed to SUaaVE (autonomous vehicle acceptance).”
FR19 projects - AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE SA
Major aerospace industrial partner in Clean Sky 2 airframe, aircraft systems, and space-grade composites R&D across Europe.
“Future Sky Safety addressed fire safety, organizational safety, and human performance; SARAH focused on ditching certification for aircraft and helicopters.”
ES17 projects - INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE AEROSPATIALA "ELIE CARAFOLI"- INCAS BUCURESTI
Romania's national aerospace research institute, specializing in rotorcraft, composite airframe manufacturing, aviation safety, and sustainable propulsion testing.
“Future Sky Safety covered fire safety, organizational safety, and human performance; COMPASS2020 addressed surveillance systems for maritime-air security.”
RO14 projects - SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS
Tier 1 aerospace supplier specializing in aircraft fuel systems, crashworthy tanks, and emerging hydrogen fuel cell technologies for aviation.
“Participated in Future Sky Safety covering aircraft fire safety, organizational safety, human performance, and risk management.”
FR11 projects - DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Major European airline contributing real-world operational expertise to aviation safety, air traffic management, and sustainable flight research.
“Participated in Future Sky Safety (aviation safety research), PEGGASUS (pilot eye gaze tracking), and Co2Team (cognitive collaboration for teaming).”
PrimaryDE8 projects - AIRHOLDING S.A.
Portuguese aviation engineering firm specializing in aircraft maintenance systems, hybrid-electric propulsion, drone resilience, and transport safety.
“SAFEMODE addressed cross-modal safety between aviation and maritime; SAFELAND focused on safe landing through enhanced ground support and ATM integration.”
PrimaryPT6 projects - STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION MOSCOW AVIATION INSTITUTE STATE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Russian aerospace university contributing hybrid-electric propulsion, aeroacoustics, and aviation safety expertise to major European transport research consortia.
“SAFEMODE addressed cross-modal safety (aviation-maritime human factors) while RUMBLE tackled sonic boom regulation — both core aviation safety topics.”
RU4 projects - STATE RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF AVIATION SYSTEMS
Russian state aerospace institute specializing in aircraft icing certification, flight safety, and hybrid-electric propulsion system architecture.
“SAFEMODE examined cross-modal safety (aviation and maritime), while SENS4ICE addressed weather hazard safety — both centering on passenger and operator safety.”
RU4 projects