R&D Mobility Fund
Large international airports, such as Schiphol, are not only global transport hubs but also serve as testing grounds for technological innovations due to the strong concentration of aviation-related businesses. To remain internationally progressive, the aviation ecosystem at and around Schiphol must strengthen and further expand the international competitive position of the Dutch aviation sector and the ecosystem surrounding Schiphol.
The goal of Mobility Fund is to maintain and enhance the innovation capacity and international competitive position of the Dutch aviation sector through technological innovations in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul, airport (security) systems and ground handling. This project focuses on the digitalization and sustainability of the Dutch aviation sector at and around the airport, with Schiphol serving as a testbed.
The consortium consists of 12 partners, representing the MRO industry and Operations, airport and ground services, scale-ups, educational partners and knowledge institutes.
The R&D Mobility Fund consists of 5 work packages
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Smart MRO
Work Package 1 aims to create new knowledge and expertise to develop advanced inspection methods and repairs applicable to aircraft and aircraft engines, either in whole or in part.
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Smart availability
Work Package 2 aims to improve the efficiency of aircraft fleet maintenance by developing digital tools that enable the fleet to be operated with high availability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
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Smart Operations
Work Package 3 aims to develop an airport system that systematically makes the coordination and control of airport sub-systems more sustainable and digitized.
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Smart access
Work Package 4 aims to work towards a pleasant and comfortable passenger experience and intelligent, low interference screening.
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Smart training
Work Package 5 aims to deliver a procedure trainer for current and future engineers. Enabling them to train various post-maintenance scenarios, for example engine test runs.