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SafeTeam · Project

Safe AI Integration for Aviation Crews and Air Traffic Control

transportTestedTRL 6

Imagine having a smart co-pilot that helps you fly a plane or manage air traffic, but you aren't quite sure if you can trust its suggestions. This work figures out how to design these digital assistants so humans can work with them without getting overwhelmed or confused. It's like creating a clear manual for how a human and an AI should split the chores to keep everyone safe.

By the numbers
9
partners
6
countries
44%
industry ratio
10
total deliverables
The business problem

What needed solving

Aviation is adopting AI, but there is a gap in knowing how humans and machines should share tasks safely. Without clear interaction rules, AI can increase pilot workload or lead to safety risks.

The solution

What was built

The project developed human-machine interaction concepts and AI-driven digital assistants for aircraft crews, air traffic control, and drone planning.

Audience

Who needs this

Commercial AirlinesAir Traffic Control CentersDrone Mission PlannersAviation Certification Bodies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Commercial Aviation
enterprise
Target: Airline Operator

If you are an airline operator dealing with pilot fatigue and cognitive overload — this project developed human-machine interaction concepts that improve situational awareness. This ensures that AI assistants support the crew without compromising safety.

Air Traffic Management
enterprise
Target: Air Navigation Service Provider

If you are a navigation provider dealing with increasing airspace congestion — this project developed methods to integrate AI into air traffic control operations. This helps controllers manage more traffic while maintaining strict safety standards.

Unmanned Aerial Systems
SME
Target: Drone Logistics Provider

If you are a drone operator dealing with complex mission planning — this project developed AI-driven assistance tools for mission planning. This reduces the manual effort required to plan safe flight paths.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price of implementing these AI assistants?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or implementation costs are provided.

Can this be scaled to industrial levels?

The project aims to reach TRL6 by demonstrating use cases in relevant environments, suggesting a path toward industrial scaling.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding IP ownership or licensing agreements.

How does this handle aviation safety regulations?

The project specifically looks into approval and certification issues, focusing on AI explainability and the human ability to operate these tools.

How is the AI integrated into existing workflows?

It uses a human-centric design to optimize interaction, focusing on workload and situational awareness to ensure a seamless transition into operations.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for technology transfer, featuring a 44% industry ratio with 4 industrial partners and 1 SME. With 9 partners across 6 countries, the group combines academic research with practical aviation application, ensuring the AI tools are grounded in real-world operational needs.

How to reach the team

Contact Fundacion Instituto de Investigacion Innaxis in Spain

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the SafeTeam consortium for TRL6 pilot opportunities.

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