Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)primary
2 projects
Coordinated both IMASAT (IMA for Small Air Transport) and AS-DISCO, which directly involve ARINC653 and IMA architectures.
Organization
AERTEC SOLUTIONS SL
Spanish aerospace engineering firm specializing in integrated modular avionics, cockpit systems, and airframe design for fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms.
Engineering firmtransportESNo active H2020 projects
H2020 projects
4
As coordinator
2
Total EC funding
€1.9M
Unique partners
96
What they do
Their core work
AERTEC Solutions is a Spanish aerospace engineering firm specializing in avionics systems, aircraft design, and integrated modular avionics (IMA) for both fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft. They develop cockpit systems, software architectures compliant with ARINC653 standards, and model-based systems engineering solutions for the aviation industry. Their work spans airframe design and next-generation cockpit demonstrators, serving both the commercial and small air transport segments.
Core expertise
What they specialise in
Airframe design and engineeringprimary
2 projects
Participated in both GAM AIR 2018 and GAM-2020-AIR under the Airframe ITD, covering rotorcraft and fixed-wing platforms.
Cockpit systems and avionics softwareprimary
1 project
Coordinated AS-DISCO, developing an Audio Suite for a disruptive cockpit demonstrator using DDS publish-subscribe middleware and software-in-the-loop testing.
1 project
GAM-2020-AIR focused on high performance, energy efficiency, and eco design for aircraft and rotorcraft.
Evolution & trajectory
How they've shifted over time
Early focus
Airframe engineering
Recent focus
Avionics software and IMA systems
AERTEC's early H2020 involvement (2014–2018) centered on airframe engineering as a participant in the Clean Sky 2 Airframe ITD, contributing to structural and design work. From 2018 onward, they shifted into a leadership role, coordinating projects focused on avionics software architectures — particularly integrated modular avionics, cockpit systems, and middleware standards like ARINC653 and DDS. This trajectory shows a clear move from hardware-oriented airframe work toward software-intensive avionics systems integration.
AERTEC is evolving from airframe participant to avionics systems integrator, positioning itself to lead projects involving modular cockpit architectures and software-defined avionics.
Collaboration profile
How they like to work
Role: active_partnerReach: European15 countries collaborated
AERTEC operates as both a project leader and a contributing partner, with an even split of 2 coordinated and 2 participated projects. Their 96 unique consortium partners across 15 countries indicate they are well-embedded in the European aerospace ecosystem, particularly within Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking networks. They appear comfortable in large industrial consortia typical of aeronautics ITDs, yet capable of leading focused, smaller-scope projects like IMASAT.
AERTEC has worked with 96 distinct partners across 15 countries, reflecting deep integration into Europe's aerospace R&D network, primarily through the Clean Sky 2 Joint Technology Initiative framework.
Why partner with them
What sets them apart
AERTEC brings a rare combination of airframe engineering experience and avionics software expertise from a single company based in southern Spain. Their dual capability — understanding both the physical aircraft structure and the software architectures that run inside it — makes them a strong integration partner for projects that need to bridge mechanical and digital domains. For consortium builders, they offer coordination experience in Clean Sky 2, a track record with IMA standards, and the flexibility of a private company that is not an SME.
Notable projects
Highlights from their portfolio
- AS-DISCOLargest-funded project (EUR 679,604) where AERTEC led development of a disruptive cockpit audio suite using ARINC653 and DDS middleware — their most technically ambitious work.
- IMASATCoordinator role adapting Integrated Modular Avionics for the underserved small air transport segment, demonstrating AERTEC's ability to lead niche aviation projects.
- GAM-2020-AIRMost recent project with explicit eco-design and energy efficiency keywords, signaling AERTEC's engagement with sustainable aviation themes.
Cross-sector capabilities
Digital systems and software engineeringDefence and security avionicsSustainable aviation and eco-designSpace systems (modular avionics transfer potential)
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