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Aircraft design and systems

Test rig of a Saab 2000 in Flumes lab.
Test rig of a Saab 2000 in Flumes lab. Photographer: Thor Balkhed

The aircraft design research at Linköping University is in concept development, aircraft systems and so-called "sub-scale test flights". We strive to develop or improve the tools in design automation CAD, aerodynamic modeling, design optimization and systems simulation.

Collaborating with aerospace industry 

Based on a study of a Generic Future Aircraft (GFF) we are carrying out a project for the sub-scale test flights.  We have seen that the interest in sub-scale test flights has increased in recent years. This approach has helped to reduce the development time and identify risks involved in the development of the aircraft. The project is implemented in cooperation with Swedish industry and Universities in Brazil with the aim to generate experience in the method for use in the development of future aircraft.

Environmental aircrafts

There is a strong ambition to produce more environmentally friendly aircraft with greater efficiency and at lower cost. Another trend is the development of unmanned systems. This result in a completely new requirement profile for the aircraft, and often force the introduction of alternative technologies. It allows new configurations needs to be investigated.

Contact us

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Petter Krus

Professor, Head of Division
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David Lundström

Associate Professor
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Ingo Staack

Associate Professor, Docent

News about aircraft design

Pilot controls the plane in the cockpit.

Scheduling of Avionic Systems

In an avionic system, communications and activities need to be scheduled to ensure the functionality of the aeroplane. Efficient methods for such scheduling are of importance for the development of future avionic systems.
Neil Lagali and Svjetlana Stekovic

Female role model of the year in aeronautics

During the Swedish Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ annual meeting in 2022, Svjetlana Stekovic was awarded the diploma “Female role model of the year in aeronautics” for her work in aeronautics.

The Thulin gold medal for Petter Krus

"In collaboration with other universities, Petter Krus creates good conditions for Sweden to be at the forefront of research in the aeronautical field. Petter Krus is thereby particularly deserving of the Thulin gold medal.”

Research field in mechanical engineering at LiU

Maskinteknik

Mechanical engineering

A classical field of engineering with advanced and multi-faceted research at LiU. High-quality research is carried out in areas such as fluid and mechatronic systems, machine design, solid mechanics, and applied thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Organisations

Fluida och mekatroniska system

Fluid and Mechatronic Systems (FLUMES)

The division Fluid and Mechatronic Systems belongs to Department of Management and Engineering and carries out research and education in fluid power systems and aeronautics.
A-building in autumn

Department of Management and Engineering (IEI)

The Department of Management and Engineering (IEI) strengthens and develops tomorrow’s industry, business world and society by ground-breaking research, education and innovation.

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