Research & Innovation
Turning fresh ways of thinking into real-world impact.
introduction Research & Innovation
Providing actionable insight to drive change at pace.
Our independent status enables us to present objective, credible insight and analysis for use and further exploration by the UK aerospace sector. We use our expertise and that of our network to deepen our understanding. Sharing these findings encourages knowledge sharing, collaboration and innovation across the sector.
Rising to the challenge ATI Research Projects
The ATI’s independent status allows us to address some of the most pressing questions in our industry. Our strategic research projects work across our industry to consider specific challenges and crucially, the findings are freely available to all of the UK aerospace sector.
flyzero flyzero
FlyZero was an ATI project investigating the potential for zero-carbon emission commercial flight. Commissioned in 2021, the project considered range, aircraft design, fuels, airport operations and much more. A comprehensive series of reports form the conclusions of the FlyZero project which concluded in March 2022. A series of more detailed and technical reports together with supporting research from industry and academia are available to organisations that meet the requirements of an access test.
exploring lh2hydrogen capability network
The Hydrogen Capability Network explored the challenge of enabling liquid hydrogen capability in the UK over 24 months to March 2025. The HCN project engaged with industry, academia, regulators and liquid hydrogen suppliers to identify challenges, coordinate research, and recommend actions that will enable position the UK at the forefront of zero-carbon emission flight.
ATI HUB supporting your innovation journey
The ATI Hub supports our SMEs, new entrants and start ups to navigate the aerospace sector landscape, unlock funding, build innovation capability and develop new collaborations.
Through a targeted calendar of events, the ATI Hub showcases your technology to larger organisations, facilitates introductions to a network of industry experts, shares advice and helps you push forward with your innovations.
