September 2025
DLR Wins SMBR Global Aviation Award 2025
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) received first place in the “Research Institutions” category of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (SMBR) Global Aviation Award during the evening reception hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of the 42nd ICAO Assembly. The award recognises DLR’s research on the targeted use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Copenhagen Airport conducted within the EU-funded project ALIGHT. The SMBR Award Programme honours outstanding contributions to aviation, with a particular focus on sustainability and innovation.
