RefMap Project

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People want to fly. They also want quiet neighborhoods and clean air. How can new technologies help balance both? On Jan 21, join the @eurocontrol webinar “Integrated Environmental Modelling for Sustainable Aviation and UAM”, featuring insights from the RefMap project! (1/2)

The latest RefMap newsletter is out! At a glance: - Join upcoming webinars on our tools and models - Read about the new #CountEmissionsEU regulation - See how the new RefMap platform aligns with EU climate goals - And more! Read and subscribe: linkedin.com/newsletters/re…

How do drone weight & flight patterns affect how we hear them? 🚁🔊 A new #RefMap study finds heavier drones & take-off/landing phases produce rougher, more impulsive sounds—explaining higher annoyance levels. Read more: doi.org/10.2514/6.2024…

In this context, RefMap research is timely. This open-access paper introduces a robust climate-friendly flight planning concept that accounts for multiple impact estimates to ensure mitigation potential is achieved consistently. 🧾 Read here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

The European Commission and EU partners are developing tools & frameworks — NEATS, EU ETS MRV updates, and Horizon Europe research — to better predict and mitigate these effects. Yet, our estimates still vary significantly depending on the models used. (2/3)

🌍✈️ How can we plan climate-optimized aircraft trajectories despite uncertainty over non-CO₂ effects? Contrails, NOx, soot, and water vapour can sometimes contribute as much or more to short-term warming than CO₂ itself. (1/3)

To read more and for the full review (open access), see: refmap.eu/post/noise-fro…

Drone noise isn’t just about loudness — sharpness, tonality & fluctuations make it more annoying than cars or planes. A recent review by RefMap researchers maps progress on measuring UAM noise & highlights key gaps. Quieter skies need better answers.

With a strong background in economics and hands-on experience at EUROCONTROL, Airbus, and the UNHCR, Ioanna brings a unique perspective on performance, regulation, and green transformation in the sector. 💬 What would you like to ask Ioanna about EU aviation policy? (3/3)

In her keynote, “EU Policy for a Sector in Transition,” Ioanna will speak on the European Union’s strategy for aviation, focusing on air traffic management, sustainability, competitiveness, and innovation. (2/3)

📢 We are proud to announce another keynote speaker for the upcoming Aviation Twin Transition Cluster Event in Athens on July 29! Ioanna Katsarou is a Policy Officer at the European Commission’s DG MOVE, working on the Single European Sky. (1/3)

Themes include: ✅ Sustainability challenges ✅ Regulatory & digital transformation ✅ Demonstrations & digital leadership ✅ New aviation business models For more information on how to submit your poster, see refmap.eu/post/call-for-…

🖼️ Posters will be featured in the expo area (with lunch & coffee) 🎓 Open to researchers, students & professionals 💸 Free to submit & attend 📅 Submit by: July 10, 2025

Our Call for Posters Is Still Open! ✈️🌱 Are you working on sustainable or digital innovation in aviation or Urban Air Mobility (UAM)? Share your research at the Aviation Twin Transition Cluster Event, happening in Athens, July 29–30! For more see 🧵

The discussion will conclude with broader insights on how to advance aviation policy aligned with the European Commission’s priorities. Click here to register (free)! 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #DigitalAviation #EUProjects #AviationTwinTransition #HorizonEU #RefMap

Discussion topics include: ✅ The potential of aviation to enhance societal impact and resilience through digital technologies ✅ New business models in aviation ✅ Social acceptance of emerging technologies

✈️ We’re pleased to announce that RefMap, represented by @anna_palaiologk, Business & Policy Expert and Founder of @FutureNeedsEU, will take part in the upcoming 1st Webinar of the #AviationTwinTransition Cluster! 📅 18 June | 14:00–15:00 CEST 📍 Online See 🧵 for details

🧭 Just 10 questions – about 5 minutes to complete! Take the survey now! 👉 form.typeform.com/to/ktbOyDmL Whether you're a policymaker, operator, researcher, or industry expert, your voice matters. Let’s build a cleaner aviation future together! (3/3)

Your feedback will directly influence the development of an open-access platform supporting greener flight trajectories and operations. (2/3)

🚁 You can help shape the future of sustainable Urban Air Mobility! 🌍 We at RefMap are inviting aviation and drone industry professionals to contribute to our EU-funded project by completing a short survey. Survey link: form.typeform.com/to/ktbOyDmL More in the thread 👇