Papers are sought from pioneering aviation designers and engineers and academics from all major and minor aircraft and aerospace technology designers manufacturers and institutions in support of presenting at this unique, truly global networking event. All papers will be considered, and must be supported initially by 50-100 word abstract along with your name, company/institution and contact details to:

The closing date is 25th June 2015

Email your abstract to aerosymposium@theiet.org (abstract template can be found here.)

The Vision for the More/All-Electric-Airplane is to take advantage of the emerging technologies in alternative propulsion, advanced power generation and distribution, power electronics, energy storage, advanced materials and thermal management, with a goal of achieving:

• Commercial and environmental benefits of hybrid and all electric aircraft
• Commercial & military aircraft application possibilities and research
• Developing advanced & alternative Electric motor technologies
• Developing advanced & alternative Energy-storage systems (Battery Technology)
• Developing advanced & alternative Electrical Power Generation (Solar possibilities)
• Developing advanced & alternative in Fuel Efficiency and Long Range Durability
• Developing advanced & alternative in Range-extender technologies
• Achieve near silent operations to increase airspace/airport usage a night
• Safety and Legislative Approval
• Enhanced Safety
• Resolution of Engineering Challenges
• Achieving Best Design Practices
• Gaining Advantages and addressing the Disadvantages of increased electrification
• Overcoming Structural Material Limitations (Light weight composite airframes)
• Advancement in Flight Control Systems design to overcoming Aerodynamic challenges
• Improve Power System Efficiency
• Improve Weight/Volume
• Improve Thermal Efficiency
• Improve Reliability
• Improve Maintainability
• Increase Functionality
• Case studies on existing global electric and hybrid research programmes