Berlin 2026

8–10 June 2026 | Berlin, Germany

Theme: “Dreams and Hard Realities in Flight Test”

The SFTE European Chapter invites authors to submit papers for the 38th Annual Symposium, taking place in Berlin from 8 to 10 June 2026.

This year’s theme — “Dreams and Hard Realities in Flight Testing” — explores the space where visionary concepts meet the constraints, challenges, and truths of real-world testing. 

We encourage submissions that highlight innovation, lessons learned, and the balance between ambition and engineering discipline.

Topics of Interest Include (but are not limited to):

• Emerging and disruptive aerospace technologies

• Innovative test methods and test campaign execution

• Lessons learned from complex or high-risk test programs

• Data analysis, modelling, and simulation advances

• Human factors and operational considerations

• Case studies bridging futuristic ideas with practical realities

• Certification, safety, and regulatory challenges in modern testing

Who Should Contribute

Flight test engineers, test pilots, researchers, industry professionals, academics, and all members of the flight-test community with insights to share.

Why Submit

This symposium is a unique opportunity to:

• Showcase your work to an international community

• Exchange knowledge with peers across Europe and beyond

• Contribute to shaping the future of flight testing

• Highlight both bold innovation and grounded realities

Submission Information

Deadline 28 February 2026

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