BOEING AEROSPACE SPAIN

Their core work

Boeing Aerospace Spain is the Spanish subsidiary of Boeing, focused on air traffic management (ATM) research, aviation safety, and aerospace data analytics within Europe's SESAR programme and broader H2020 framework. They contribute trajectory prediction, big data analytics, and systems integration expertise to projects shaping European airspace modernization. Beyond ATM, they participate in green hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel research, reflecting Boeing's broader decarbonization agenda. Their work spans from drone/U-space operations to urban air mobility demonstrations, positioning them at the intersection of aerospace operations and emerging aviation technologies.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In the early period (2015-2018), Boeing Aerospace Spain concentrated heavily on aviation safety fundamentals and foundational ATM research — trajectory prediction, airspace performance metrics, and SESAR master planning. From 2019 onward, the focus shifted decisively toward autonomous and AI-driven ATM systems (explainable AI, U-space drone integration, urban air mobility), alongside growing involvement in sustainable aviation fuels and green hydrogen. This mirrors the broader industry pivot from optimizing today's airspace to building tomorrow's autonomous, decarbonized aviation ecosystem.

Boeing Spain is moving toward AI-driven autonomous airspace management and sustainable aviation fuels, making them a strong partner for next-generation aviation and decarbonization projects.

How they like to work

Boeing Aerospace Spain exclusively operates as a participant or third party — they have never coordinated an H2020 project, which is typical for large corporate subsidiaries that contribute specialized expertise without taking on project management overhead. With 205 unique consortium partners across 29 countries, they operate in large, multi-national consortia and maintain a very broad network rather than repeating partnerships. This means they are easy to integrate into new consortia and bring extensive cross-network connections, but expect them to contribute domain expertise rather than lead administrative coordination.

An exceptionally wide network of 205 partners across 29 countries, reflecting participation in large SESAR and aviation safety consortia. Their reach spans nearly all EU member states plus associated countries, with no narrow geographic cluster.

What sets them apart

As Boeing's European R&D arm in Spain, they bring a rare combination: global aerospace OEM knowledge applied within the European ATM and SESAR ecosystem. Unlike academic partners or small aerospace firms, they can ground research in actual airline operations and fleet-level requirements. Their dual involvement in both ATM digitalization and sustainable fuel research makes them uniquely suited for projects bridging airspace modernization with aviation decarbonization.

Highlights from their portfolio

• GrInHy
  Their highest-funded project (EUR 395,458), and an unusual move into green industrial hydrogen — signaling Boeing's strategic interest in alternative energy for aviation.
• AMU-LED
  Large-scale urban air mobility demonstration with eVTOL and BVLOS drone operations, representing the frontier of Boeing's European drone integration work.
• TAPAS
  Focused on explainable AI and transparency in ATM systems — a critical trust and regulation topic as automation increases in airspace management.