exFan Reinforces Research Visibility Through European Events and Public Engagement
The exFan project continues strengthening its dissemination and collaboration activities through participation in major European aviation events and public engagement initiatives focused on sustainable aviation technologies.
Vienna Aviation Days 2026 – Organized by exFan, Powered by ADT
Looking ahead, exFan is organizing the Vienna Aviation Days 2026, a platform bringing together industry, academia, and policymakers to discuss sustainable aviation technologies and strengthen collaboration across Europe’s aviation ecosystem. Building on the success of the 2024 and 2025 editions, the event will feature international participation, technology exhibitions, and discussions supporting Europe’s transition towards climate-neutral aviation.
- Join us to connect, collaborate, and help define the next chapter of sustainable aviation. You may form an understanding of what’s waiting for you at VAD2026, by viewing the agenda HERE.
- Register to attend the event on the following LINK.
- Sneak peek into the featured speakers and their portfolios on the project’s LinkedIn account.
exFan at Clean Aviation “Pitch & Connect”
In February 2026, exFan participated in the Clean Aviation Pitch & Connect Networking Event in Brussels, Belgium. The project presented its work on thermal management and waste-heat recovery solutions for hydrogen fuel-cell powered aircraft propulsion systems.
exFan at Aviation Forum Austria 2026
exFan was featured at Aviation Forum Austria 2026 in Vienna, where Advanced Drivetrain Technologies GmbH (ADT), the project’s technical coordinator, participated in discussions on disruptive aviation technologies and future propulsion systems. The project was also presented at an exhibition stand, allowing participants to learn more about exFan’s objectives and ongoing developments.
Public Engagement at the Long Night of Research 2026
The exFan project participated in Austria’s Long Night of Research 2026 at TU Wien, where visitors explored the project demonstrator and interactive experiments related to heat transfer and thermal management technologies. The event attracted strong public interest and provided an opportunity to promote sustainable aviation research to a wider audience.
exFan at SMT Conference 2026
In April, the exFan project was represented at the Surface Modification Technologies (SMT) Conference in Charleroi, Belgium. The event gathered experts from academia and industry to discuss the latest developments in surface treatment technologies. CIDETEC presented exFan's recent results on surface treatments for additively manufactured heat exchangers, showcasing advances that contribute to improved performance and reliability.
exFan Newsletter #3 Published
Stay up to date on the latest progress in aerodynamic design, heat exchanger development, system integration, sustainability assessment, and more, now available in the latest exFan Newsletter. Read the complete newsletter Issue #3 HERE.
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