The world of aviation keeps expanding. We want to fly farther, longer, higher, and faster. At the same time, society is demanding more air traffic as well as a reduction of its impact on the world. We provide answers to your research questions. And we don’t just answer on paper – we deliver the actual solution.
Orange Aerospace can boast an excellent track record in collaborations with research institutes all over the world. We also have the expertise to complete the project management and reporting. This makes us the perfect partner for any research institute involved in aviation technology.
In addition to developing and designing aircraft, we also specialize in creating automated and sensory electronics, scaled flight testing and building UAV's. Orange Aerospace works together with renowned research institutes, as well as start-ups, at the forefront of these new developments in aviation. We provide proof of concept and make sure every project milestone is achieved. Execution is key. We have all the knowledge, machinery and tools necessary to complete a project in-house. This means less outsourcing and complete control of the supply chain and delivery times.
Our engineers explore the outer edges of what is technically possible. Every step in our designing process is carefully documented and bound by strict procedures. Our engineers are always fully in charge of their design and implementation. Our DNA does not consist of innovation alone, we are pragmatists and problem-solvers at heart. The result? The right answer to your research question. Delivered in time and built with the highest standards for accuracy.
How do you test novel aircraft without first having to build a full-size prototype? How do you test new configurations to make aviation more environment friendly? And how can you perform measurements on new propulsion systems for aircrafts based on battery or hydrogen technology? Computer simulations are only part of the answer. ‘Since so many factors are involved, there will always be discrepancies between a computer model and reality. Even wind tunnel tests with scaled models have their limitations. The solution for dynamic flight prediction? Sub-Scaled Flight Testing.
The Distributed Electric Propulsion Sub-Scaled Flight Demonstrator (DEP-SSFD) is a research project that emerged from the ScalAir project. The goal of this project is to predict and demonstrate the use of Distributed Electric Propulsion (DEP) on a similar platform. The outcomes of both studies were compared to speed up the innovation cycles within the development for electrical propulsion airliners.
Isabelle is a research project that focuses on the integration of embedded array antennas (for satellite communication). Through an algorithm, a beam of radio signals is directed to a satellite, regardless of the position of the aircraft and its altitude.
The Mini-LAB project is a unique project. By having access to a full-scale aircraft and at the same time having a scaled down aircraft to compare it with, we can actually validate our set of tools and assumptions. This is important, because we need to electrify aviation in order to obtain zero emission within the upcoming decades.
