Flying Vision Accelerator

Flying Vision Accelerator actively contributes to achieving sustainable aviation by 2050 by developing dynamic roadmaps and a clear vision. These roadmaps help the industry navigate the path to climate neutrality while also serving as valuable input for government policies.

The project is an initiative of TU Delft, Royal NLR, Airbus, Royal Schiphol Group, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. It collaborates closely with both Dutch and international partners within the aviation ecosystem.

Flying Vision Accelerator inspires, fosters collaboration within the aviation sector, and develops multidisciplinary insights that accelerate the transition to sustainable aviation. Additionally, the project identifies barriers and proposes solutions to overcome these challenges.

A collaboration between the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft and Airbus highlighted the need for a holistic approach to making aviation more sustainable.

The interaction between fundamental and applied research, as well as developments at OEMs, airlines, and airports, provides broad-based insights into both challenges and solutions. This is why collaboration across the entire value chain is crucial.

The role of the passenger is also an essential factor. How will new aircraft, propulsion systems, and energy sources be accepted? Will passenger behavior hinder or accelerate sustainability efforts? Aviation, after all, is a “system of systems.”

The involvement of partners such as NLR, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Royal Schiphol Group is therefore of critical importance.

Flying Vision Accelerator provides a comprehensive view of the aviation sector’s transition to climate-neutral flying. The project focuses on three key themes:

1. Reducing energy demand
2. Implementing green energy carriers
3. The passenger in 2050

To develop a shared vision and roadmaps, Flying Vision Accelerator organizes activities such as deep dives and think tanks. The results of these activities, along with partial and consolidated roadmaps, will be made accessible to the broader ecosystem.

• The core team, including participants from TU Delft (project lead), NLR, Airbus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Royal Schiphol Group, was formed and began preparing the roadmap process in Q4 2024.
• In November 2024, Flying Vision Accelerator received official project approval.
• In January 2025, both the project kick-off and the first content-driven workshops took place.

• Launch thematic deep dives – Q1 2025
• Initiate thematic think tanks – Q2 2025
• Begin roadmap consolidation – Q3 2025
• Deliver first roadmap iteration – October 2025