The CONCERTO project is exploring novel certification methods and means of compliance for disruptive technologies. The project aims to develop a comprehensive set of regulations on certification, together with a preliminary description of Methods of Compliance (MoCs) applicable to the three "thrusts" of Clean Aviation (Hybrid electric regional aircraft, Ultra-efficient short and short- medium-range aircraft, Disruptive technologies to enable hydrogen-powered aircraft).
During its third Annual Review Meeting, held at ONERA, the French Aerospace Lab in Toulouse, project partners, external reviewers, and Clean Aviation stakeholders came together to discuss progress, exchange knowledge, and align their future steps. The team also had the opportunity to visit ONERA’s facilities, gaining valuable insight into ongoing innovations in aerospace technologies.
CONCERTO’s role was further recognized at the Clean Aviation Annual Forum 2025, where the project presented its progress and results. At its dedicated stand, the team demonstrated the CRL Scale, a game-changing tool for evaluating the readiness of disruptive technologies, alongside the Experimental Validation Aircraft (EVA), a key platform for validating innovations under realistic conditions.
Training the new generation of engineers is a major priority for CONCERTO. Our team, together with ISAE-SUPAERO, integrated key lessons from the project into lectures for their students, focusing on certification strategies, collaboration with regulators, and the technical barriers to certifying hydrogen-powered aircraft. This approach helps equip future engineers with the knowledge and skills needed to enable the industry’s transformation toward climate-friendly flight.
Meanwhile, the “From Lab to Life” video-podcast series brings forward the human stories that make this transformation possible, starting with the testimony of Beatriz Jiménez Carrasco (Airbus) — reflecting on how a single teacher ignited her passion for engineering and opened a world of opportunity.
Recently, two new scientific publications stemming from CONCERTO were released, marking another key milestone in the project’s trajectory toward certifying disruptive technologies in aviation.
Finally, CONCERTO was presented at the Paris Air Show 2025 with a captivating video showcase and an interactive CRL Scale, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the project’s innovations, progress, and future potential in sustainable aviation.
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