Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE

Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE

Bringing together the competences of 37 Fraunhofer Institutes, Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE conducts applied research in the field of industrial aerospace technology.

News from the member institutes

Press release Fraunhofer IGCV / 24.03.26

Fraunhofer IGCV is advancing multi-material 3D printing for rocket engines

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Press release Fraunhofer IMWS / 26.02.26

Thermoplastic sandwich structures as the key to sustainable rudders in aircraft construction

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Press release Fraunhofer EMI / 18.11.25

Fraunhofer supports automotive supplier Brose in entering the space and satellite business

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Press release Fraunhofer EMI / 13.11.25

Fraunhofer satellite ERNST monitors launching rockets

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Technology areas

 

 

Events

April 14-16, 2026 | Hamburg

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX)

The Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg is a leading international trade fair for aircraft interiors and a key platform for everyone involved in the development of modern cabin concepts. International exhibitors showcase innovations in aircraft interiors – from seating systems and materials to lighting, catering systems, and cockpit doors.

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April 20–24, 2026 | Hanover

HANNOVER MESSE

The HANNOVER MESSE 2026 is the world's most important industrial trade fair, bringing together companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical, and digital industries, as well as the energy sector. Numerous companies will be presenting innovative solutions for the industry of the future. This year's focus will be on AI in industry, automation and digitalization solutions, energy technology and storage technologies, and research and innovation transfer.

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June 10–14, 2026 | Schönefeld

ILA 2026

The ILA Berlin 2026 is a major European aerospace trade fair. Covering the fields of aviation, space, defense, and suppliers, ILA encompasses all aspects of the aerospace industry. With a wide range of aircraft, space equipment, and interactive exhibitions, it offers professionals and enthusiasts alike a unique opportunity for networking and discovering new horizons.

The member institutes of Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE present their technologies in the fields of aviation, space, and defense at two joint booths.

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Flyer for Download

 

Here you can download the flyer »Fraunhofer AVIATION & SPACE«.

Headquarters

Business unit AVIATION

Wiener Straße 12 

28359 Bremen

 

+49 421 2246 - 0

aviation@fraunhofer.de

Business unit SPACE

Appelsgarten 2

53879 Euskirchen

 

+49 2251 18 - 0

aerospace@fkie.fraunhofer.de