Institute of Aircraft Systems (ILS)
Institute of Aircraft Systems (ILS)
Methods, development and approval of complex, digital and safety-critical systems (Image: E195-E2 spoiler)
Team of ILS in 2024
Team of ILS in 2024
2 professorships, 4 permanent employees and approx. 25 scientists for software, hardware and AI in aviation (picture: ILS team 2024 in the lecture hall of the institute)
Research
Research
Self-adaptive avionics platforms and systems (Image: Testbed for Plug&Fly avionics with octocopter, project PAFA-ONE).
Research
Research
Safety-critical middleware and automated development and approval processes (Image: DA42 converted to fly-by-wire, SAFAR project)
Laboratories and aircraft
Laboratories and aircraft
200 square meters of laboratory space with workshops and test facility for avionics development (photo: experiment in ILS avionics laboratory)
Laboratories and aircraft
Laboratories and aircraft
Own CS-25 and CS-23 flight simulators for research and education (picture: A320 Autoflight Simulator)
Laboratories and aircraft
Laboratories and aircraft
Own research aircraft for data acquisition, system tests and technology demonstrations (image: ILS DA40 experimental aircraft).
Teaching
Teaching
Lectures and seminars for aerospace systems and development methods (picture: lecture "Applied Aerospace Systems 1")
Teaching
Teaching
Real avionics hardware and software (Image: Learning Lab for Quadruplex Flight Control HYMASY, Practical Course "System Design 2")
Contact
Contact
Contact: University of Stuttgart, Institute of Aeronautical Systems, Pfaffenwaldring 27, 70569 Stuttgart, mail@ils.uni-stuttgart.de (Image: ILS institute building and test hall at the Vaihingen campus from above).
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Founded in 2003 by Prof. Reichel, ILS is focused on the digital part of today's aviation systems. Our focus is on avionics platforms, i.e. the many hidden computers, bus systems and software modules in aircraft, including Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA). In this field we have a unique profile in teaching and research.

The ILS is part of the University of Stuttgart and is located at the edge of the forest of the Vaihingen campus. There we operate spacious and modernly equipped laboratories and workshops. Our own research aircraft are available for flight tests.

News

A blinking mini-spaceshuttle

Girls Day

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  • 4/4/25
An Airbus Airplane in the sky

Colloquium: The Challenges of Certification (Airbus: LOHMILLER, DUCLOS)

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  • 3/11/25
An airline pilot works together with a virtual AI assistant in the cockpit of a modern aircraft. The pilot is dressed in a typical uniform with stripes.

IRIS Insights Talk on February 27, 2025

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  • 11/15/24

Photo: ILS / Patrick Lorrig
Picture of an airplane with contrails in the sky

iKoR project for sustainable aviation launched

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  • 1/29/25

Photo: bogdan vacarciuc / Adobe stock foto

Human Factors Engineering in Flight Deck Design (16.-20.12.24)

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  • 12/16/24
Computer animation of a future airport

SQuIRRL project successfully launched

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  • 12/9/24

Photo: ILS 2024 / Matthias Lehmann
Picture of a small space shuttle

Guest lecture Prof. Annighöfer

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  • 11/15/24

Photo: ILS / Bastian Lüttig
Two girls operate the Airbus A320 flight simulator

TryScience Workshop

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  • 10/29/24

Photo: ILS 2024 / Sabine Friedrich
Logo of the TALIA project

Project TALIA successfully completed

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  • 10/1/24
Logo The aerospace Länd

New project QUASAR launched

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  • 8/8/24

Photo: Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus
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Cooperations

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Committees

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Contact

This image shows Björn Annighöfer

Björn Annighöfer

Prof. Dr.-Ing.

Executive Director

This image shows Zamira Daw

Zamira Daw

Prof. Dr.-Ing.

Vice Director

 

Institute of Aircraft Systems

Pfaffenwaldring 27, 70569 Stuttgart

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