# project-eureka.eu


## Posts

- [The EUREKA project flies a drone with medical supplies between the Palma de Mallorca Airport and the Son Albertí Aerodrome](https://project-eureka.eu/the-eureka-project-flies-a-drone-with-medical-supplies-between-the-palma-de-mallorca-airport-and-the-son-alberti-aerodrome/): Palma de Mallorca, February 4th, 2026. – Palma de Mallorca Airport hosted today a demonstration day framed in the European project EUREKA, whose objective is to safely integrate vertiport operations into the existing airspace, exploring the potential of IAM (Innovative Air Mobility) systems and validating that they are safe and sustainable to respond to the urban transport needs of the future. In this context, Aena, as host of the project, together with the rest of the reference entities that are part of it, such as ENAIRE, Ineco, Indra, CRIDA, Unifly, Pipistrel, and Bluenest by Globalvia, have worked on the design […]
- [EUREKA Solution 3 organises Open Day in Toulouse](https://project-eureka.eu/eureka-solution-3-organises-open-day-in-toulouse/): As part of the EUREKA Open Day on 16 January 2026, the Solution 3 simulation exercise was successfully conducted at the premises of DSNA. The simulations provided a valuable opportunity to test, observe, and validate collaborative operational concepts in a realistic environment, supporting evidence-based development of future airspace operations. These simulations activities are a key step in translating concepts into operationally relevant solutions and strengthening stakeholder alignment through hands-on engagement. We would like to thank Yannick Jestin and the entire DSNA team for their excellent support, expertise, and warm hosting of this exercise.
- [EUREKA Solution 2 Demo Day to Showcase Vertiport Collaborative Traffic Management in Palma de Mallorca](https://project-eureka.eu/eureka-solution-2-demo-day-to-showcase-vertiport-collaborative-traffic-management-in-palma-de-mallorca/): The EUREKA Project, funded by SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, will host the EUREKA Solution 2 Demo Day on 4 February 2026 at Palma de Mallorca Airport, bringing together key stakeholders from across the Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) ecosystem. The event will demonstrate the Vertiport Collaborative Traffic Management (VCTM) framework, a digital coordination concept designed to enable safe, efficient, and scalable vertiport operations in future European airspace. What is VCTM? VCTM enables real-time coordination between: The framework supports slot allocation, resource management, and flight authorisations, ensuring seamless collaboration across multiple actors involved in IAM operations. Live Demonstration and Flight Trial A […]
- [EUREKA Announces Open Day at Pianabella Vertiport, Rome FCO – ShowcasingSolution 4 for Vertiport Network Flow & Operational Management](https://project-eureka.eu/eureka-announces-open-day-at-pianabella-vertiport-rome-fco-showcasingsolution-4-for-vertiport-network-flow-operational-management/): Rome, Italy – 18 December 2025 The EUREKA consortium is pleased to announce its upcoming EUREKA Open Day,taking place on 18 December 2025 at the Pianabella Vertiport located at Leonardo daVinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome FCO). The event will provide stakeholders with anexclusive preview of the project’s latest developments, including live demonstrations ofSolution 4: Vertiport Network Flow, Capacity and Operational Management.Developed under the SESAR framework and co-funded by the European Union,Solution 4 aims to optimise vertiport operations by enabling efficient arrival anddeparture sequencing, improved network coordination and enhanced operationalresponsiveness during high-density traffic scenarios.The Open Day will bring together representatives from industry, airport […]
- [EUREKA Takes Centre Stage at Boeing’s Airspace Digitalization Event in Brussels​](https://project-eureka.eu/eureka-takes-centre-stage-at-boeings-airspace-digitalization-event-in-brussels/): On Wednesday, 10 December, Boeing will host the Airspace Digitalization event at its Brussels offices, placing the EUREKA Project at the core of a programme dedicated to Europe’s future airspace integration and digital transformation. The event brings together leading organisations from across the aviation and advanced air mobility ecosystem and will highlight how collaborative research is shaping the Digital European Sky. A Programme Built Around EUREKA The event opens with a welcome by Liam Benham, President, EU, NATO and Government Affairs Europe at Boeing, followed by introductory remarks from Eduardo Carrillo de Albornoz-Braojos, Managing Director for Boeing Technology Innovation in […]
- [Webinar | Accelerating Innovative Air Mobility: Integrating Vertiports into European Airspace​](https://project-eureka.eu/webinar-accelerating-innovative-air-mobility-integrating-vertiports-into-european-airspace/): This webinar, part of EUROCONTROL’s New Air Mobility Scope: Expert Insights Webinar Series, will summarize EUREKA’s core insights with the aim of accelerating IAM readiness across Europe. Join us on 9 Dec 2025, 14:00-15:00 CET! Participation is free of charge, registration is however required.
- [EUREKA at DSD final event](https://project-eureka.eu/eureka-at-dsd-final-event/): On 23 and 24 October 2025, the three Digital Sky Demonstrator projects BURDI, ÉALÚ-AER, and U-ELCOME, all funded by CEF and SESAR Joint Undertaking, presented their results in Brussels. EUREKA was happy to use this gathering of drones and UAM stakeholders to present the project in the accompanying exhibition and to engage with participants in discussions on how to integrate vertiports into European airspace.
- [EUREKA at EU Drone Day 2025](https://project-eureka.eu/eureka-at-eu-drone-day-2025/): On 16 and 17 September, we had the chance to present EUREKA in Brussels – first in public, then in the EU headquarters. The EIC Drone Day showcased European projects and companies advancing innovative air mobility solutions. In her opening speech, EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva highlighted the potential of IAM, thoughts echoed by Belgian Minister of Mobility, Climate and Ecological Transition Jean-Luc Crucke.
- [EUREKA Validation Workshop successfully concluded](https://project-eureka.eu/eureka-validation-workshop-successfully-concluded/): We extend our sincere thanks to all solution leaders and validation experts for their dedication and collaboration! The EUREKA project has just concluded a highly productive validation workshop at the EUROCONTROL Innovation Hub, where we refined the scope, techniques, and reporting for all project solutions. This marks a key step forward in ensuring our innovative air traffic management solutions are impactful, practical, and ready for deployment.
- [EUROCONTROL webinar: European Key solutions for vertiports and UAM](https://project-eureka.eu/eurocontrol-webinar-european-key-solutions-for-vertiports-and-uam/): Today, EUROCONTROL organised a webinar presenting the EUREKA project. The webinar aimed to inspire and raise awareness about the integration of Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) in Europe, focusing on the key enablers that will shape its future. It provided insights into how EUREKA addresses these challenges and contributes to the future of innovative air mobility in Europe. The recording is available in the EUROCONTROL Learning Zone.
- [EUREKA at the SESAR Annual Conference 2025: Driving the Future of ATM](https://project-eureka.eu/eureka-at-the-sesar-annual-conference-2025-driving-the-future-of-atm/): EUREKA was proud to participate in the SESAR Joint Undertaking Annual Conference 2025 in Brussels, contributing to the unveiling of the new European ATM Master Plan. Our team engaged in high-level discussions around key focus areas—Arrival & Departure Procedures, Collaborative Traffic Management, Disruption & Emergency Management, and Network Flow Capacity. At the Digital Sky Marketplace Exhibition, we showcased how EUREKA’s solutions support Europe’s journey toward a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable airspace.
- [Successful Validation of eVTOL Operations Conducted at Indra Facilities](https://project-eureka.eu/successful-validation-of-evtol-operations-conducted-at-indra-facilities/): On January 14, EUREKA successfully carried out a key validation exercise for SESAR3’s Fast Track project at Indra’s facilities, focusing on eVTOL operations in vertiports and air corridors. This lab-based prototyping session tested interfaces between the U-space Service Provider (Unifly), the Centralised Platform, and the Vertiport Management System (Indra), covering strategic, pre-tactical, and tactical phases of flight. With active participation from Aena, ENAIRE, INECO (onsite) and Unifly (online), the validation delivered promising results—marking another important milestone in advancing safe, integrated urban air mobility.
- [EUREKA Presented at AIAA SciTech 2025: Integrating Vertiports into Airspace](https://project-eureka.eu/eureka-presented-at-aiaa-scitech-2025-integrating-vertiports-into-airspace/): We are proud to share that the EUREKA project was showcased at the prestigious AIAA SciTech Forum 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Bianca Isabella Schuchardt of the DLR Institute for Flight Guidance presented EUREKA’s vision for integrating vertiport operations into European airspace. Her session highlighted EUREKA’s role in shaping Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) through solutions for vertiport procedures, collaborative traffic management, disruption handling, and network flow optimization. Infrastructure, regulation, and safety remain key challenges for IAM—and EUREKA is tackling them head-on. As a SESAR Joint Undertaking Fast Track project, we are working to close the operational and regulatory gaps and […]
- [EUREKA Showcased at SESAR Innovation Days 2024 in Rome](https://project-eureka.eu/eureka-showcased-at-sesar-innovation-days-2024-in-rome/): We’re excited to announce that our partner Unifly proudly represented the EUREKA SESAR3 Fast Track project at the SESAR Innovation Days 2024 in Rome, Italy. Unifly presented EUREKA’s progress across its four key solution areas, highlighting our shared commitment to enabling Innovative Air Mobility and transforming European airspace. A heartfelt thank you to Unifly for spotlighting our vision and driving forward the conversation on the future of aviation.
- [EUREKA Represented at EASA’s Innovative Air Mobility Forum in Cologne](https://project-eureka.eu/eureka-represented-at-easas-innovative-air-mobility-forum-in-cologne/): The EUREKA SESAR3 Fast Track project is proud to be represented by the Alliance for New Mobility Europe at the EASA Innovative Air Mobility Implementation Forum, which kicked off today in Cologne. Gathering over 250 participants from across Europe—including regulators, industry leaders, and policymakers—the forum addresses key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of IAM. EUREKA contributes with forward-looking solutions for vertiport infrastructure and traffic management, reinforcing the role of U-space integration in enabling safe, sustainable air mobility.
- [Expert Workshop on Vertiport Network Flow & Capacity Held at Rome Fiumicino Airport](https://project-eureka.eu/expert-workshop-on-vertiport-network-flow-capacity-held-at-rome-fiumicino-airport/): As part of the EUREKA SESAR3 Fast Track project, we successfully hosted an Expert Judgement Workshop at Rome Fiumicino Airport, focused on Solution 4: Network Flow, Capacity, and Operational Management. A diverse panel of experts explored how vertiport networks can be effectively integrated with U-space to ensure safe and efficient operations. A key highlight was the introduction of the Vertiport Network Manager—a new stakeholder concept driving coordination across the network.
- [EUREKA Highlights Societal Acceptance of IAM at Dronitaly 2024](https://project-eureka.eu/eureka-highlights-societal-acceptance-of-iam-at-dronitaly-2024/): At Dronitaly 2024, Jose Ignacio Rodriguez from Bluenest by Globalvia presented the EUREKA SESAR3 Fast Track project, spotlighting its pioneering work on vertiport deployment and the societal acceptance of Innovative Air Mobility (IAM). EUREKA is not only focused on technical innovation but also on ensuring that vertiport infrastructure is welcomed by the communities it serves. By integrating social acceptance into the core of our design and planning, we’re helping to build a sustainable, inclusive future for urban air mobility across Europe.
- [TRA 2024](https://project-eureka.eu/tra-2024/): On 18 April 2024, UrbanV and ADR together leading the Solution 4 of EUREKA SESAR3 Fast Track project, have been part of the special session on “Multimodal transport systems at Transport Research Arena (TRA 2024), held in Dublin.
- [Airspace World](https://project-eureka.eu/airspace-world/): From 19-21 March, EUREKA will be present at the Airspace World in Geneva. There will be a 25min presentation given by project leader Iliyana Simeonova on 19.3 at 13h at the Future Skies Theatre. And the project will be featured in the U-space Walking Tour by SESAR JU on 20.3., 14.45-15h at the Aviation4Europe stand.
- [CANSO Exhibition](https://project-eureka.eu/canso-exhibition/): From 19-22 February, CANSO is organizing in the European Parliament an exhibition on drones. The event is hosted by MEP Jan-Christoph Oetjen and will show how drones will innovate to shape our future skies. EUREKA will be present with several work package leaders to engage with policy makers during the week.
- [Handover Project Lead - Iliyana Simeonova](https://project-eureka.eu/handover-project-lead-iliyana-simeonova/): On 1 February, EUREKA has gotten a new project leader: Ludovic Legros has left the project and instead, Iliyana Simeonova, job title at Eurocontrol has taken over as project leader.

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- [Eureka Project - Paving the way for Urban Air Mobility](https://project-eureka.eu/): EUREKA Solution 2 Demo Day to Showcase Vertiport Collaborative Traffic Management in Palma de Mallorca The EUREKA Project, funded by SESAR 3 Joint Undertaking, will host the EUREKA Solution 2 Demo Day on 4 February 2026 at Palma de Mallorca Airport, bringing together key stakeholders from across the Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) ecosystem. Register Here Read More Developing Sustainable practices for Innovative Air Mobility Advancing Vertiport Technology and Infrastructure Collaborating for a Digital Air Traffic Management OUR OBJECTIVES Enable the Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) accommodation in Europe and safe and autonomous IAM operations in all types of airspace with a […]


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