CENTRE D'ETUDES ET DE RECHERCHES POUKR LES TECHNIQUES INDUSTRIELLES APPLIQUEES SA

Their core work

CERTIA is a French engineering SME specializing in aircraft systems development, with deep expertise in landing gear, electromechanical actuation, and braking systems for regional and short-haul aircraft. They contribute applied industrial research and testing capabilities to Clean Sky 2 and other large aviation programs. Their work spans system engineering, iron bird integration testing, and the transition from hydraulic to electromechanical landing gear architectures — a critical shift in next-generation aircraft design.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

CERTIA's earliest H2020 involvement (2014) was in the REG GAM 2018 regional aircraft program, likely contributing component-level work without strongly differentiated keywords. By 2020, their focus sharpened significantly: they took on electromechanical landing gear integration (E-LISA) while continuing broader regional aircraft work (GAM-2020-REG) that now explicitly addressed comfort, noise reduction, and environmental performance. The trajectory shows a clear move from general regional aircraft participation toward specialized electromechanical systems — aligning with the aviation industry's push to replace hydraulic systems with lighter, greener electric alternatives.

CERTIA is positioning itself at the intersection of aircraft electrification and landing gear engineering — a niche expected to grow as aviation decarbonization accelerates and more-electric aircraft architectures become standard.

How they like to work

CERTIA operates exclusively as a participant, never leading consortia — consistent with a specialized SME that brings targeted technical capabilities rather than project management infrastructure. With 41 unique partners across just 3 projects, they work in large Clean Sky 2 consortia typical of major aviation programs. This means they are experienced in complex multi-partner environments and accustomed to delivering defined work packages within tightly managed industrial programs.

CERTIA has collaborated with 41 distinct partners across 9 countries through Clean Sky 2 and Innovation Action programs, giving them a broad European aviation network despite their SME size. Their partnerships are shaped by the large consortia structure of regional aircraft programs rather than by self-selected bilateral relationships.

What sets them apart

CERTIA occupies a valuable niche as a French SME with hands-on expertise in electromechanical landing gear — an area where few small companies have the system engineering depth to participate in Clean Sky 2 programs. Their combination of EMA, braking, and iron bird testing capabilities makes them a practical partner for anyone developing more-electric aircraft subsystems. For consortium builders, they offer the agility of an SME with the integration experience of a Tier 2 aerospace supplier.

Highlights from their portfolio

• E-LISA
  Directly addresses the electromechanical landing gear transition for small aircraft — a focused, high-relevance topic for aviation electrification with clear commercial application.
• GAM-2020-REG
  Largest funding (€1.27M) and broadest scope, covering comfort, noise, vibration, environmental performance, and service reliability for regional aircraft.