Aviation
Aviation is a key pillar in both the United Kingdom’s economic and societal prosperity. It supports growth in our tourism industry, increases trade and business investment, and connects people and places both domestically and internationally.

Today, the UK has the largest aviation network in Europe and the third largest in the world, contributing over £22 billion to the UK economy and underpinning more than 350,000 jobs. In line with increasing demand, the sector is growing rapidly and future aviation systems will need to be more efficient, cleaner and smarter.
To achieve these goals and reach industry targets of net-zero we must utilise improvements in whole fleet efficiency, sustainable aviation fuels, air traffic management and novel technologies. These new and sustainable business models will transform the way we live our lives, enabling travel for all and securing a thriving UK aerospace industry.
KTN’s Aviation team connects you with the partners required to accelerate your innovation from idea to solution. Our deep expertise and established networks then help you to position this innovation within the competitive aerospace market, providing guidance and support on appropriate grant competitions and networking opportunities.
We support you in overcoming business challenges with solutions that stretch and inspire beyond areas of expertise you may not have yet considered. As one team working across sectors we provide invaluable industry insight and coverage, embracing new ideas to uncover the best opportunities for you and your ideas.
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Quantum-enabled positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems
Opens: 13/02/2023 Closes: 12/04/2023
Organisations can apply for a share of £25m inclusive of VAT, to develop quantum-enabled systems for positioning, navigation, timing (PNT) and quantum-enabled sensing applications relating to navigation. This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by Innovate UK.
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NATEP Helping SMEs innovate in aerospace: Spring 2023
Opens: 27/03/2023 Closes: 10/05/2023
UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £2.5 million for industrial-led civil aerospace collaborative R&D projects.
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ATI Programme strategic batch: expression of interest March 2023
Opens: 20/03/2023 Closes: 05/04/2023
The ATI Programme funds industrial research and investment aid for research infrastructures to make the UK civil aerospace sector more competitive.
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Power-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel, technical challenges and opportunities to build a UK supply chain
Power-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (sometimes referred to as Power-to-liquids, or PtL) involves the catalytic conversion of green hydrogen produced using renewable energy, and carbon dioxide/carbon monoxide to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Despite having the potential to offer the highest greenhouse gas reduction of the different ASTM certified technical pathways, PtL is the least technically and commercially ready. Join us for this online webinar to hear experts in SAF discuss the technical challenges and opportunities to build a supply chain in the UK via this pathway.