The abstract selection process for the 37th SFTE European Chapter Symposium is officially closed — and the response from the flight test community has been nothing short of outstanding.

All selected authors have now been notified by email. If you submitted an abstract and have not yet received a communication from us, please check your spam folder or reach out directly at ec.symposium@sfte.org.

Authors whose abstracts were not selected this time will receive a personal communication from the Technical Committee in the coming weeks. No submission will go without a response.

To everyone who submitted — thank you. The quality and diversity of ideas we received is a true reflection of what makes this community so exceptional. Your passion, your discoveries, and your willingness to share them are what drive this Symposium forward year after year.

Whether or not your abstract was selected, we warmly invite you to join us in Berlin this June. The Symposium is where the community meets — for the presentations, the technical debates, the hallway conversations, and everything in between.

Your presence matters.

Register now!

A word on our sponsors

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors — your support makes this event possible and ensures the SFTE European Chapter continues to grow, connect, and inspire the flight test community across Europe and beyond.

We are still welcoming new sponsors. If your organisation shares our commitment to flight test excellence and wishes to be part of one of the most prestigious gatherings in the industry, we would love to hear from you!

Together, we keep flight test moving forward. See you in Berlin. ✈️

We’re excited to announce an exclusive Pilatus Aircraft Company Tour on Friday, 8 May 2026, from 13:00 to 17:00 in Stans, Switzerland.

Founded in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft is a world leader in high-performance turboprop and jet aircraft for both military training and civil operations. From the PC-7, PC-9, and PC-21 trainer family used by over 30 air forces, to the PC-12 and the innovative PC-24 “Super Versatile Jet,” Pilatus sets the benchmark for advanced pilot training and operational excellence.

This tour is a unique opportunity to see Swiss aerospace engineering in action and to explore flight-testing practices at one of the industry’s most respected manufacturers.

📍 Location: Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG, Pilatusstrasse 1, 6371 Stans, Switzerland

📧 Contact: Alessandro Lurgo – lurgo.alessandro@gmail.com

⚠️ Note: An active SFTE membership is required to attend

⏳ Registration closes: Friday, 1 May 2026

Spaces are limited – don’t miss the chance to experience Pilatus’ legendary aircraft up close!

The SFTE European Chapter is pleased to announce a new scholarship opportunity sponsored by the Empire Test Pilots' School (ETPS), continuing the strong partnership between SFTE and the test pilot schools in support of professional development within the flight test community.

This scholarship will allow one SFTE member to attend an ETPS short course, tuition-free, at one of the world’s leading institutions for flight test training. It represents a valuable opportunity to enhance technical skills, broaden professional perspective, and engage with top-level flight test professionals.

In addition, SFTE will reimburse up to USD 1,000 to cover travel and accommodation expenses, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

Eligibility and Key Dates:

• Current SFTE members in good standing

• Affiliate and Student Members are not eligible

• Newly approved members may apply

• Application deadline: 30 April 2026

The recipient will be selected through a random draw among eligible applicants.

The scholarship award will be announced at the 2026 SFTE European Chapter Symposium in Berlin, where recipients are strongly encouraged to attend.

This ETPS scholarship directly supports SFTE’s mission to raise Flight Test Engineer standards across the aerospace community, in alignment with the SFTE Recommended Practices program, and serves as a model for industry–academic collaboration.

👉 Learn more and apply via the SFTE website.