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Five Innovators Selected to Develop Digital Twin Technology for Glasgow Airport
Five small to medium sized enterprises have been selected to develop aviation use cases for their digital twin technology.
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Ground-breaking airport hydrogen trial next critical step on journey to achieving zero emission aviation
Project Acorn is the first airside hydrogen refuelling trial ever to take place at a major UK airport.
A cargo ship, freight train, and plane transport goods at a busy shipping port, with containers, cranes, and other logistics equipment visible against a sunset sky, showcasing the latest in transport research and innovation.
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Self-driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8m future transport fund
A total of 41 of the UK’s most visionary organisations will share the Government’s £1.8m Transport Research and Innovation Grant for 2023.
Exterior view of Glasgow Airport terminal building with white taxis lined up in the designated pick-up area, showcasing Glasgow Airport's accessibility features.
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Accessibility Tech to be Trialled at Glasgow Airport
Innovative small businesses with ideas to improve accessibility for passengers are set to begin trials at Glasgow Airport.
A passenger airplane is parked at an airport gate during sunset at Glasgow Airport. Ground crew and vehicles are servicing the plane while the jet bridge is connected, vividly illustrated in a digital twin representation.
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Digital twin competition launched with Glasgow Airport
Innovators with digital twin solutions are invited to come forward and apply their existing technology to one of three key challenges within aviation.
A group of 11 people pose for a photo indoors at a corporate event focused on air mobility. A sign behind them reads "Welcome Day." Some are standing while others are kneeling or sitting.
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Cohort announced for Future of Air Mobility accelerator
Innovators in aviation will develop their clever ideas between now and next spring with the help of Connected Places Catapult.
Several blue rental bicycles are parked at a bike-sharing station on a city street, showcasing an initiative supported by Transport Research and Innovation Grants. Meanwhile, a red double-decker bus is approaching in the background.
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Applications open for Transport Research and Innovation Grants
Innovators with ideas to address the UK’s most pressing transport challenges are encouraged to apply
A rail yard with numerous shipping containers on trains and stacked on the ground. A turquoise crane is lifting a container. Trucks and more containers are visible in the background.
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Search begins for freight innovators with ideas to improve sustainability, efficiency and resilience
Innovators can apply now for expert support to develop their solutions alongside the opportunity to access up to £150k for testing.
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