German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Institute of Air Transport

The world's airspace is full of aircraft travelling along predefined routes. DLR is developing various solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of air traffic.

Departments

Flight Operations Concepts

The Flight Operations Concepts department identifies and develops innovative operational procedures for flight missions and networks, including climate-friendly approaches. These are evaluated under realistic conditions to determine requirements for new technologies and procedures.

Air Transport Management

The Air Transport Management department is a business competence center for the aviation industry. Research includes the analysis of airlines and airports as businesses as well as the development and evaluation of processes, business models, and innovations from an operator's perspective.

Air Transport Economics

The Air Transport Economics department conducts economic analyses of the transport system with a focus on air transport. These analyses provide important information for the introduction of new technologies and traffic policy measures, as well as for assessing the economic, ecological, and social impacts of the (air)transport system.

Air Transport Development

The Air Transport Development department develops and applies methods for analysing and forecasting air transport at various levels (global, national, regional, airport-specific). All types of air transport and their technical development are considered to determine their contributions to transport performance.

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Careers & Education

Job offers at the Institute

Join our dynamic team at the Institute of Air Transport to contribute to the sustainable development of aviation through innovative solutions and exciting opportunities. Learn more...

Offers for Students

For the next generation of researchers: Students can complete internships, write theses, and participate in research programs. Learn more...