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ZAL Innovation Days 2026
On February 25–26, innovators, experts from companies such as Airbus, Boeing, and Alaska Airlines, and start-ups will meet at the ZAL TechCenter Hamburg. Look forward to presentations, discussions, and live demonstrations on the future of aviation.
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Smart PSU shortlisted for the 2026 Crystal Cabin Award
The classic Passenger Service Unit (PSU) receives a digital upgrade: with touch displays, intelligent control, and efficient networking via 10BASE-T1S, the Smart Connected PSU makes the flight experience more comfortable for passengers and simplifies cabin operations for the crew. Developed as part of Eduard Lomtadze’s bachelor thesis at HAW Hamburg and ZAL, it is now shortlisted for the Crystal Cabin Award 2026.
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Jetlite Wins 2025 ZAL.award with “Chronolite”
Announced on December 11 Jetlite has been named the winner of this year’s ZAL.award for its visionary project Chronolite. The award jury recognized the project’s exceptional strength across all evaluation categories: Application, Innovation, and Collaboration. For Jetlite, a startup that grew and matured within the ZAL ecosystem, the award marks a significant milestone—underscoring how Hamburg’s global cabin-focused aviation expertise continues to spark meaningful innovation.
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ZAL.award 2025: The Finalists Have Been Announced
Initiated and presented by the ZAL Association, the ZAL.award recognizes pioneering projects that advance the ZAL ecosystem. The finalists have now been determined: three projects were selected by the jury.
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First RAM Workshop at ZAL TechCenter
On November 26, 2025, the first workshop on Robot-Guided Additive Manufacturing (RAM) took place at the ZAL TechCenter. The goal was to explore, discuss, and develop practical ideas for new applications of the RAM process.
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