{"id":8154,"date":"2025-06-16T10:22:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T09:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zal.aero\/news\/alliance-for-innovative-aviation-zal-and-criaq-renew-research-partnership\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T13:52:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:52:13","slug":"alliance-for-innovative-aviation-zal-and-criaq-renew-research-partnership","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/zal.aero\/en\/news\/alliance-for-innovative-aviation-zal-and-criaq-renew-research-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Alliance for Innovative Aviation: ZAL and CRIAQ Renew Research Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Le Bourget, June 17, 2025: The Hamburg-based ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research and CRIAQ (Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Qu\u00e9bec) are signing a Memorandum of Understanding. The aim of this partnership is to implement joint research projects in advanced technologies and to support international talent mobility. The signing is taking place during the Paris Air Show, the world\u2019s largest aviation trade fair in France, by ZAL CEO Roland Gerhards and CRIAQ CEO Guillaume C\u00f4t\u00e9.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under the agreement, ZAL and CRIAQ will collaborate on key enabling technologies \u2013particularly in the areas of advanced digital solutions such as artificial intelligence, and future-oriented propulsion systems aimed at improving the sustainability of aviation. The focus lies on fostering innovation and promoting the international exchange of expertise.<\/p>\n

The partnership builds on existing agreements and previous collaborations between ZAL and CRIAQ. Past successful joint projects include the \u201cLightweight Bionic Aircraft Interior\u201d in the field of 3D printing, and \u201cNew Acoustic Insulation Meta-Material Technology for Aerospace\u201d in the field of acoustics.<\/p>\n

\u201cCRIAQ is a strong partner with whom we\u2019ve already had successful collaborations. We look forward to tackling new topics together and advancing aviation innovations in fields such as digital and propulsion technologies and applications,\u201d <\/em>says Roland Gerhards, CEO of ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research in Hamburg, Germany.<\/p>\n

\u201cZAL is a world-class organization, and we are very proud to restate our commitment to collaborate further for the benefit of our research and innovation ecosystems<\/em>,\u201d<\/em> says Guillaume C\u00f4t\u00e9, CEO of CRIAQ, Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec, Canada.<\/p>\n

ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research
\n<\/strong>www.zal.aero
\nZAL is at the forefront of shaping the future of civil aviation. Covering more than 34,000 square metres, ZAL brings together around 35 industry and research partners under one roof \u2013 including Airbus, Lufthansa Technik, and the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Some 800 researchers collaborate on topics such as digital cabins, robotics, and automation, while the in-house fuel cell lab provides optimal conditions to drive sustainability in aviation.<\/p>\n

CRIAQ Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec
\n<\/strong>www.criaq.aero
\nCreated\u00a0in 2002,\u00a0the Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)\u00a0is a unique model of collaborative aerospace research involving companies of all sizes, universities, and research centers.\u00a0Its mission is to enhance the competitiveness of the aerospace industry by stimulating technological innovation and corporate engagement through collaborative R&D. CRIAQ also aims to develop a new generation of innovators to reinforce Quebec\u2019s technological leadership in cutting-edge aerospace applications: digital aviation, advanced air mobility, and sustainable aerospace.<\/p>\n

Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Miriam Fl\u00fcgger
\nHead of Corporate Communications
\nZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research
\nmiriam.fluegger@zal.aero<\/a>
\n+49 176 22 181 291<\/p>\n

St\u00e9phanie Dion
\nDirector, Communication & Engagement
\nCRIAQ Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec
\nstephanie.dion@criaq.aero<\/a>
\n+1 514 825 5145[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Das Hamburger ZAL Zentrum f\u00fcr Angewandte Luftfahrtforschung hat mit seinem kanadischen Partner CRIAQ ein Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) unterzeichnet. Ziel dieser Absichtserkl\u00e4rung ist die Umsetzung gemeinsamer Forschungsprojekte im Bereich fortschrittlicher Technologien und die F\u00f6rderung des internationalen Personalaustauschs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-8154","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zal.aero\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/8154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zal.aero\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zal.aero\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/zal.aero\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/8154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8168,"href":"https:\/\/zal.aero\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/8154\/revisions\/8168"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zal.aero\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}