Imagine trying to build a complex electric plane using a dozen different software tools that don't talk to each other. This project creates a single, open digital workspace where all the design and testing data fits together perfectly. It's like moving from a messy pile of handwritten notes to a shared, live digital blueprint that everyone can update in real-time.
Current digital tools cannot handle the extreme complexity of hybrid-electric aircraft, risking the 2035 launch deadline. Design data is trapped in proprietary software, making collaboration across the supply chain slow and error-prone.
An Open Digital Platform (ODP) that combines MBSE, MDO, SDM, and PLM. It includes two early Proof of Concept prototypes and open interfaces for data transformation.
If you are a regional aircraft manufacturer dealing with the extreme complexity of hybrid-electric systems — this project developed an Open Digital Platform that enables virtual certification and frontload verification to hit the 2035 entry-into-service target.
If you are a software vendor dealing with proprietary silos that block collaboration — this project developed open interfaces and data transformation technologies that allow different commercial tools to work together without depending on one specific brand.
If you are a supplier dealing with fragmented design requirements across the supply chain — this project developed a shared digital environment that integrates block models and technical data for hybrid-electric architectures.
Based on available project data, no pricing or cost information is provided; however, the project focuses on creating an 'Open Digital Platform' that is neutral toward proprietary solutions.
Yes, the platform is designed to be adopted across the entire hybrid-electric regional aircraft value and supply chain to meet the 2035 entry-into-service target.
Based on available project data, the project aims for an open and formal description of the platform to ensure it remains neutral and not dependent on a single commercial software provider.
The project runs from 2024-01-01 to 2026-12-31, with the ultimate goal of supporting aircraft entry-into-service by 2035.
It uses open interfaces and smart data transformation technologies to integrate existing proprietary solutions without becoming dependent on them.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 67% industry ratio, comprising 10 industrial partners including 5 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, led by DLR and spanning 5 European countries (BE, DE, ES, FR, IT), suggests the output is designed for immediate practical application in the aerospace supply chain rather than purely academic research.
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