New Perspectives in Aeronautics Research for the UK The Aerospace Technology Institute. Dr Simon Weeks CTO, ATI

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1 New Perspectives in Aeronautics Research for the UK The Aerospace Technology Institute Dr Simon Weeks CTO, ATI

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3 The Aerospace Technology Institute Overview An independent institute established as a collaboration between Government and Industry to lead and challenge the UK s Aerospace technology strategy and through 2.1 billion of secured R&D investment maintain and grow the UK s competitive position. Vision Sustaining and growing an internationally competitive Aerospace sector in the UK through investment in technologies consistent with commercial aircraft updates, new aircraft and the sector s strengths. Charter of Trust The Institute will treat all information it receives as sensitive and confidential, to meet partner company needs, with measures in place to prevent conflict of interest. The ATI Board, Executives and Employees are legally bound to the charter

4 Evolution of the Institute Lifting Off (March 2013) provide long-term certainty and stability to encourage industry to develop the technologies for the next generation of aircraft in the UK. To this end, Government and industry have agreed to fund jointly the creation of a UK Aerospace Technology Institute Reach for the skies launched Chief Aerodynamicist starts Planning of ATI Strategic projects starts ATI Limited Company Incorporated AGP Technology Showcase & 7 ATI projects announced CEO starts ATI management team starts July Feb 2013 May Sep 25 Feb 2014 May Sep July 2012 Oct Mar 2013 July 25 Feb 2014 Apr July Planning of UK Aerodynamics starts Planning of ATI starts Lifting Off Strategy released 1 st open CR&D programme announced Chairman announced Ministerial opening of ATI office 2 nd open CR&D programme announced ATI projects announced

5 The Institute s goals To challenge, create, publicise & embed an Aerospace technology vision and strategy To become recognised as the industry s strategic lead and conduit for R&D investment To deliver R&D projects consistent with the strategy which provide UK economic benefit To bring together Government, Industry, center's of excellence and Academia To maximise all R&D funding opportunities To act as a national & international showcase To preserve, adapt & enhance the UKs Aerospace R&D infrastructure To encourage & coordinate international collaboration

6 The Institute s model & funding Private company limited by guarantee; non-profit distributing Independent Board made up of: Chairman- Stephen Henwood Chief Executive- Gary Elliott Industry non-executives: Gareth Williams (Airbus), Rich Oldfield (GKN), Gavin Campbell (Bombardier), Graham Trevarthen (Rolls-Royce), David Nutton (RLC Group) Independent non-executives: Michael Harper Public sector nominated non-executives Huw Walters (BIS); Simon Edmonds (IUK); Philip Nelson (EPSRC) 2.1Bn commitment across 7-year from the UK Government & Industry

7 The Institute on a Journey We are currently focussed on our 3S s : Startup Strategy Stakeholders

8 Executive Management Team (EMT) Chief Executive Officer Gary Elliott Corporate Development Officer Chief Technology Officer Chief Operating Officer Chief Strategy Officer Chief Finance/ Commercial Officer HR Advisor* (PT consultant) Malcolm Scott Simon Weeks Ruth Mallors-Ray James McMicking Role TBA Jaclyn Castledine

9 ATI Strategy - Two strands The Institute Becoming a value-added member of the aerospace community Create an ATI for impact Build valuable capabilities & a strong platform Building an institute capable of effectively leading technology investment, developing valuable strategic insight and representing the sector The Investment Maximising the impact of the investment pool for UK aerospace Market-Led Technology Strategy Develop the UK advantage Market Goals & Implications Programmes Unlock new value Engage with and energise the sector Focusing on valuable ways to work with the sector and across the supply chain beyond technology investment, leveraging the institute s capabilities and position for industry s benefit Capabilities Technology Products Defining the technological path to competitive success, driving industry and ATI funding focus Raise our game Promote UK Aerospace, at home and abroad Raising the profile of UK aerospace, within the UK and internationally to improve access to global opportunities and secure future sources of investment Drive impact Embed the UK advantage Prioritising, structuring and driving ATI funded projects to maximise and sustain UK plc impact throughout the supply chain Strategic principles

10 Strategic principles - ensuring we develop a coherent and comprehensive approach Market Align with priority market opportunities: Strengthen position in existing markets Develop access to new markets in the longer term Products & Services Defend the UK s core product/service base Extend into new complementary products or services where it helps to defend or is integral to the core product base Attributes Deliver specific target attributes expected in order to remain a world-class supply base for future aircraft: Higher efficiency Lighter products Lower emissions Reduced cost Technology Support technologies that enable priority target Need Focus support on (1) R&T hurdles that can not be addressed by the sector alone, (2) where it embeds capabilities in the UK, and (3) addressing specific competitive threats attributes, preferably where: It draws on UK based science and IP Has broad applications for the sector and beyond Capabilities Protect existing capabilities in design and manufacturing Develop new capabilities that enable the UK to better leverage the entire supply chain, optimise products and create new value

11 Coherent Technology Strategy: Aligning product, technologies and capabilities to future market opportunities

12 The ATI s Programmes are already in flight Substantial carry-over from previous years: 2012 open call UK Aerodynamics Centre projects 2013 open call ATI CR&D I Legacy projects ATI strategic projects developed since April 2013 Large demonstrator programmes expected from the major players ATI CR&D II competition call announced at FIA2014 opening date of 20 th October, closing 28 th January

13 Aerodynamics & Noise ARA Capital Investment Aircraft Geometry Wings Nacelles Tiltrotors

14 Aerodynamics & Noise Engine Installation Turboprops Turbomachinery Fan Noise

15 Aircraft Wing Structures

16 Propulsion Technologies Lightweight Fan System Novel Control Systems Advanced Compressor Aerodynamics Fast Make Manufacturing Optimised Air & Oil Systems New Architecture Concepts Advanced Repair Technologies High Temperature Materials Advanced High Temperature Turbine

17 Complex Systems Advanced Fly-by-wire Active Rotor blades

18 Integrated Design Tools

19 International Collaboration EU Participation in research infrastructure ACARE, Garteur etc. Bilateral relationships Further afield

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