AIRSHIP Participates in Di-PEGASUS Webinar on Digital Aviation Technologies

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On June 18, 2025, the AIRSHIP project took part in the first joint online webinar of the Digital Aviation Technologies: Di-PEGASUS initiative, held under the Aviation Twin Transition (ATT) Cluster.

This event brought together experts in digital technologies and aviation for a roundtable discussion on key topics, including:

  • The potential of aviation to enhance societal impact and resilience through digital innovation
  • Emerging business models and future directions in aviation
  • Strategies to improve public acceptance of new aviation technologies

The Di-PEGASUS project, funded by Horizon Europe, aims to advance the sustainability and autonomy of seaplanes, VTOL passenger aircraft, and freight drones. It focuses on developing enabling technologies for fully autonomous, environmentally friendly operations at ground level and low altitude, while also exploring innovative business models for on-demand, multi-modal urban and regional transport.

During the webinar, participants explored critical questions such as:

  • Which digital technologies are transforming aviation?
  • What are the expected social benefits of these innovations?
  • How can digital tools enhance aviation resilience in emergency scenarios?

AIRSHIP Showcased at HSBO 2025 in Gothenburg

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The week from the 3rd of June, the AIRSHIP project was featured at the High-Speed Boat Operations (HSBO) Forum 2025 in Gothenburg. Zorana Milosevic and Kalle Hakonen represented the team, showcasing the AIRSHIP prototype at our dedicated booth.

The event, known for its focus on innovation in marine and coastal operations, provided an ideal platform to present the potential of wing-in-ground (WIG) effect vehicles. There was strong interest in their application for rapid transport of goods—particularly in environmental disaster response scenarios where speed, payload capacity, and minimal infrastructure are critical.

As part of the program, Kalle Hakonen from Tampere University delivered a presentation titled “Autonomous Wing-In-Ground Vehicles”, highlighting the technological advancements and goals of the AIRSHIP project.

The forum sparked valuable discussions and new connections. We extend our thanks to everyone who visited our booth and to the HSBO organizers for the opportunity to participate.

AIRSHIP presented at the Turquois X Summit 

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The Turquois X Summit was celebrated on the 27th and 28th in the Marina Innova Hub installations of the island of Lanzarote. The event gathered blue-green experts, innovators and change-makers from around the world to present and discuss solutions to accelerate blue-green innovation. The presentations and discussions delved around ocean research, innovative tourism, decarbonised maritime transport, marine renewables, sustainable offshore multiplatforms, smart and sustainable marine aquaculture and biotechnology, blue-green ventures and marine robotics and AI. An underlying key question throughout the whole event was how to support and finance blue-green economies, especially those most disruptive and potentially impacting innovative ideas and startups. 

LPRC presented AIRSHIP in the session “vertical & autonomous mobility for ocean use” together with the president of the Aeronautical and Aerospace Cluster of the Canary Islands, José Luis García, the CEO of Speeder Systems, Erdem Kazakli, and the CEO of DroneMasters, Frank Wernecke 

Find more information here: https://www.turquois-x.net/summit and https://www.rifs-potsdam.de/en/events/turquois-x-summit-accelerating-blue-green-innovation. 

AIRSHIP Project Featured in MariCybERA Research Seminar Series

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The AIRSHIP Project was recently showcased as part of the prestigious MariCybERA ERA Chair Research Seminar Series, hosted by TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy. Representing the project, Kristin Kerem delivered a compelling presentation titled “Wing-in-Ground Craft AIRSHIP – A New Sustainable Vessel Using Ground Effect to Glide the Seas.”

Her seminar explored the innovative concept behind the AIRSHIP A-1, a zero-emission autonomous vessel designed to harness ground effect for efficient maritime transport. The presentation covered several key areas:

  • Historical context of ground-effect vehicles, tracing their evolution and relevance to modern sustainable transport
  • An overview of the AIRSHIP Project, including its goals to revolutionize coastal and inter-island mobility through advanced aeronautical and maritime technologies
  • Current project status, highlighting achievements to date and outlining the strategic direction as the consortium enters the second half of its four-year timeline

The seminar provided a valuable opportunity to engage with the academic and research community, fostering dialogue around sustainable innovation in maritime mobility. It also reinforced the project’s interdisciplinary approach, combining aerospace engineering, maritime technology, and environmental responsibility.

The full seminar is available to watch online: View the presentation

Robot 2024 conference: the Seventh Iberian Robotics Conference

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From November 6th to 8th, the AIRSHIP Project was featured at the Seventh Iberian Robotics Conference, held at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Organized by the university in collaboration with the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), the event brought together robotics experts, researchers, and innovators from across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.

The conference provided a platform to explore the latest developments in robotics, with sessions covering a wide range of topics including industrial automation, autonomous systems, educational robotics, and field robotics. The AIRSHIP Project was presented within this context, contributing to discussions on the integration of robotics in novel transport solutions.

Key themes throughout the event included human-robot interaction, the ethical and economic implications of robotics, and enabling technologies such as sensors, computer vision, and AI. Participation in the conference allowed the AIRSHIP team to engage with the broader robotics research community, exchange insights, and highlight the project’s relevance in advancing autonomous, sustainable mobility.

AIRSHIP Project Showcased at FinDrones International Conference

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On November 6th and 7th, the AIRSHIP Project was presented at the FinDrones International Conference in Oulu, Finland. This annual event brings together drone experts, researchers, industry leaders, and technology users from around the world to explore the evolving role of drones across various sectors.

The AIRSHIP team shared the latest advancements in the project, focusing on its innovative approach to autonomous, zero-emission flying ships designed for inter-island and inland water transport. The presentation highlighted the project’s technical progress and its relevance within the broader context of unmanned aerial systems and sustainable mobility.

FinDrones featured keynote speeches from leading industry figures, product and service showcases from technology companies, and numerous opportunities for networking and collaboration. The conference provided a valuable platform for the AIRSHIP consortium to engage with the global drone community, exchange ideas, and gather insights into emerging trends and challenges in autonomous systems.

Participation in FinDrones marks another important step in the AIRSHIP Project’s outreach and engagement efforts, reinforcing its position at the forefront of innovation in aerial and maritime transport technologies.

AIRSHIP Showcased at MACARONIGHT

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We had the opportunity to be showcased at this years edition of MACARONIGHT in Gran Canaria. MACARONIGHT aims to bring together the science made in the outermost regions of the Macaronesia, taking place in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Azores and Madeira. Around 1.500 people passed by the event and learnt about the project, the potential of ekranoplanes and Wing In Ground transports.

AIRSHIP ATTENDS ILA BERLIN 2024

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