Research Projects

PROSIB (PROpulsione e Sistemi IBridi per velivoli ad ala fissa e rotante)

9/2018-8/2021: Development of design methods and assessment of hybrid-electric regional aircraft with box-wing architecture
Funded by MIUR (Italy), Coordinator: Leonardo Aircraft
Link(s): https://dici.unipi.it/ricerca/progetti-finanziati/prosib

PARSIFAL (Prandtlplane ARchitecture for the Sustainable Improvement of Future AirpLanes)

5/2017-7/2020: Preliminary design and operational/environmental impact assessment of mid-range aircraft with box-wing architecture
Funded by European Commission (Horizon2020), Coordinator: University of Pisa
Link(s): http://www.parsifalproject.eu;
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/723149

HYPSTAIR (Development and validation of hybrid propulsion system components and sub-systems for electrical aircraft)

 

9/2013-8/2016: Development of performance analysis methods and tools for General Aviation aircraft with hybrid-electric propulsion.
Funded by European Commission (7th FP), Coordinator: Pipistrel Aircraft
Link(s): https://www.hypstair.eu;
https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/605305

IDINTOS (Idrovolante Innovativo Toscano)

2/2011-8/2013: Design, prototyping and test of a two-seater amphibious box-wing aircraft
Funded by Tuscany Region, Coordinator: University of Pisa
Link(s): http://www.idintos.eu