Noise reduction breakthroughs for new ultraefficient aircraft - European Commission
Funds research to develop and validate advanced technologies and methods for major noise reduction in ultraefficient large passenger aircraft, focusing on open fan engines and innovative noise mitigation.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: April 14, 2027 (Stage 1 submission) | October 7, 2027 (Stage 2 submission)
Funding Amounts: Total budget: €5,000,000; Typical grant: ~€2,500,000; 2 grants expected; Lump sum model; Project duration varies.
Summary: Supports research to develop and validate advanced methodologies and technologies for significant noise reduction in new ultraefficient aircraft, especially large passenger aircraft with open fan engines.
Description
This grant supports collaborative research projects aimed at achieving breakthroughs in noise reduction for next-generation ultraefficient aircraft, focusing on large passenger aircraft with innovative open fan engine architectures and ultra-high bypass ratio engines. The initiative seeks to advance and validate both numerical and experimental aero-acoustic methodologies, enhance the understanding of noise sources, and introduce new or improved noise mitigation technologies—including integrated metamaterials and structures. Projects should also address cabin noise, noise footprint assessment, and methodologies to understand and mitigate noise annoyance, leveraging lessons learned from previous EU-funded projects.
