The final event of the GENEX project, scheduled for the 17th and 18th of February 2026, will mark a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts to advance sustainable and digital innovation in aerospace manufacturing. Hosted at the Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ITA) in Zaragoza, Spain, the first day will feature a dynamic agenda designed to bring together leading researchers, industry stakeholders, and policy makers. Sessions will explore cutting-edge topics such as digital and eco-efficient manufacturing technologies, integrated health management systems for aerostructures, and the digitalisation of composite repair. Engaging round tables will foster dialogue on the adoption of recyclable materials, the impact of digitalisation on aviation sustainability and certification, and the future of health monitoring systems.
Preliminary agenda
DAY 1 - Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ITA) located in Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain
09.00 - 09.30: Welcome and project overview
09.30 - 10.00: Digital & eco-efficient manufacturing technologies
10.00 - 10.45 (Round table): Challenges for adopting new recyclable materials & manufacturing technologies in aviation
10.45 - 11.15: Coffee break + Showroom
11.15 - 11.45: Integrated health management systems for aerostructures
11.45 - 12.15: Digitalising composite repair technologies
12.15 - 13.00 (Round table): Impact of digitalization in aviation: sustainability, maintenance, certification
13.00 - 14.00: Lunch break
14.00 - 15.00: Sister project session
15.00 - 15.45 (Round table): The future of health monitoring systems in aviation
15.45 - 16.00: Closure: Introduction to Teruel airport visit & new ITA Lab for aerospace
16.00 - 17.00: Showroom & networking
16.00 - 17.00: Showroom & networking
Showroom - Demonstrators of the different technologies + invited posters
DAY 2 - Teruel Airport
08.00 - 10.00: Bus from Zaragoza city centre to Teruel airport
10.00 - 12.00: Visit to companies (to be confirmed Tarmac, AIC, PLD Space)
12.00 - 14.00: Bus from Teruel airport to Zaragoza city centre
* Teruel Airport (IATA: TEV, ICAO: LETL) is located near the city of Teruel, in the Teruel Province of Aragón, Spain. It operates under the commercial name Plataforma Aeroportuaria-Teruel (PLATA).
This airport is unique in that it primarily serves as a maintenance and long-term aircraft storage facility, rather than a passenger terminal. It was repurposed from a former military airbase and officially opened for public use in 2013.