Institute of Aircraft Systems

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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

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

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

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

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

Laboratories and aircraft

Own research aircraft for data acquisition, system tests and technology demonstrations (image: ILS DA40 experimental aircraft).

Teaching

Lectures and seminars for aerospace systems and development methods (picture: lecture "Applied Aerospace Systems 1")

Teaching

Real avionics hardware and 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).

The emphasis of ILS lies 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), as well as on research and teaching related to methods for AI-supported aerospace systems, a field that is becoming increasingly important. In these areas, we have a unique profile in both teaching and research.

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