Institute of Aircraft Systems

Methods, development and approval of complex, digital and safety-critical systems (Image: E195-E2 spoiler)

2 professorships, 4 permanent employees and approx. 25 scientists* for software, hardware and AI in aviation (picture: ILS team 2023 in the foyer of the institute building)

Research

Self-adaptive avionics platforms and systems (Image: Testbed for Plug&Fly avionics with octocopter, PAFA-ONE project).

Research

Safety-critical middleware and automated development and approval processes (Image: DA42 converted to fly-by-wire, SAFAR project)

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

We operate CS-25 and CS-23 flight simulators for research and education (picture: A320 Autoflight Simulator)

Laboratories and aircraft

We operate our own research aircraft for data acquisition, system tests and technology demonstrations (image: ILS DA40 experimental aircraft).

Teaching

With our lectures and seminars we teach aerospace systems and development methods (picture: lecture "Applied Aerospace Systems 1")

Teaching

Work on real avionics hardware and avionics software (Image: Learning Lab for Quadruplex Flight Control HYMASY, Practical Course "System Design 2")

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).

We have knowledge and methods for the development and certification of complex aerospace systems. We provide an inclusive and collaborative environment for researchers and students to address theoretical and practical avionics challenges. We provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become successful contributors and leaders in the field of aviation systems development. Our teaching teaches aircraft systems development, safety assessment, human factors, certification, software and systems design, and avionics architectures. We strive to provide solutions to current challenges in the aviation sector.