ZEUS (Zero/low Emission Aircraft Integration into Future European Air Traffic System) is a SESAR exploratory research project. It is developing an integrated framework to model, manage and assess the effects of next-generation aircraft on Europe’s air traffic management network.
Research priorities
- Develop performance models for zero- and low-emission aircraft and forecast future traffic demand.
- Define representative mixed-fleet operations and identify integration challenges.
- Explore strategic procedure design and pre-tactical traffic-flow support.
- Assess impacts on traffic synchronisation and the benefits of mitigation measures.
Project facts
| Project ID | ZEUS |
| Grant ID | 999994438 |
| Duration | 1 September 2026 – 28 February 2029 |
| EU contribution | €1,998,683.75 |
| Total cost | €2,225,205 |
The project is part of the Digital European Sky programme and contributes to the Aviation Green Deal flagship.