{"id":8964,"date":"2025-06-06T08:14:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T06:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovair.org\/?p=8964"},"modified":"2025-08-27T10:26:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T08:26:04","slug":"sarc-a-gateway-to-swedish-aerospace-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovair.org\/en\/2025\/06\/06\/sarc-a-gateway-to-swedish-aerospace-research\/","title":{"rendered":"SARC \u2013 A Gateway to Swedish aerospace research"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery css=”” type=”flexslider_style” images=”8966,8967,8968,8969,8970,8971,8972,8973,8974,8975,8976,8977″ onclick=”link_no”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]When Sweden\u2019s collective aerospace research expertise gathered at Swedish Aerospace Research Center\u2019s (SARC) annual meeting, one thing became clear: the future of aviation demands more than cutting-edge research \u2013 it requires collaboration, speed, and clear direction.<\/p>\n

SARC brings together five of Sweden\u2019s top technical universities and research organizations, serving as a hub, an interface, and a voice for Swedish aerospace research \u2013 a fast track in an era when time itself is a critical factor.<\/p>\n

Students and researchers from Chalmers, LTU, LiU, LU, and KTH presented ideas and solutions in next-generation aircraft design, sustainable fuels, thermoacoustic, and uncrewed systems.<\/p>\n

With both students and former Air Force commander on stage, this year\u2019s meeting served as a powerful reminder that science, policy, and industry must move in sync. And the message was about more than technology \u2013 it was about developing people.<\/p>\n

Voices from the day:<\/h2>\n

\u201cWe must turn research into solutions. We need innovation in the broadest sense possible.\u201d
\n\u2013 Alma Jacobson, Vinnova<\/p>\n

\u201cWe face two major challenges \u2013 war and climate change. You need a full spectrum of research. Shift your focus. Work as a team.\u201d
\n\u2013 Mats Helgesson, Chair of NFFP\u00a0 and former Air Force commander<\/p>\n

\u201cInnovation happens on many levels at the same time.\u201d
\n\u2013 Ola Isaksson, Chalmers<\/p>\n

\u201cWe help students connect their knowledge.\u201d
\n\u2013 Emilia Villani, ITA\/Brazil<\/p>\n

\u201cWe aim to maintain Sweden\u2019s strong position in the aerospace industry.\u201d
\n\u2013 Felix Dj\u00e4rv, student, Chalmers<\/p>\n

SARC\u2019s role as an accelerator and the voice of Swedish aerospace research was further reinforced in the closing words:<\/p>\n

\u201cSARC is more than a network \u2013 it\u2019s a true collaboration.\u201d
\n\u2013 Chris Atkin, University of East Anglia<\/p>\n

\u201cNow you need to take SARC to the next level \u2013 from great to fantastic.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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