ZAL – Hamburg’s Center of Applied Aeronautical Research – is the technological research and development network of the civil aviation industry in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region. It functions as an interface between academic & research institutions, the aviation sector, and the City of Hamburg, aimed at securing and continually expanding the world’s third-largest civil aviation location in Hamburg. Working together closely with the aviation cluster, Hamburg Aviation, ZAL bundles the technological competence of the city in a single facility thereby creating synergy. ZAL’s focus is on the integration and industrialization of aviation technologies. To achieve this, ZAL networks industry and science, establishing an application-oriented innovation culture and making the very latest research and development infrastructure available to its partners. 

Guided by the motto of research and development “under one roof”, ZAL moved into its own home, the TechCenter, in 2016. With a working area of almost 26,000 square meters, the ZAL TechCenter provides space for around 600 workplaces in offices, laboratories, and hangars. Equipped with a high-quality research and test infrastructure for selected aeronautical fields, the facility will drive the industrialization of new technologies. 

Impressum: https://zal.aero/impressum/

Aviation & Aerospace

ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research

Roland Gerhards

Henriette Niermann

Lukas Kaestner

The Engineering and Development team at ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research focuses on advancing aeronautical technologies through innovative engineering solutions and research initiatives. This team collaborates on the integration and industrialization of cutting-edge technologies, such as fuel cells, electronic cabin systems, and robotics, while fostering synergy among academic institutions and industry partners. By leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and diverse expertise, they aim to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of civil aviation.

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