Daher has officially inaugurated its new technology centre, Fly’in, which is dedicated to sustainable aviation. Situated at the Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport in southwestern France, this 2,100 m² centre of excellence underscores Daher’s commitment to environmentally friendly aviation and represents a pivotal step in the sustainable transformation of the aerospace sector.
With the opening of Fly’in at Tarbes, Daher completes its trio of technology centres in France, each focusing on a distinct strategic expertise. These include the Log’in facility in Toulouse, specialising in industrial logistics, and Shap’in in Nantes, dedicated to advanced aerostructures. Together, these platforms embody Daher’s mission to address future technological and environmental challenges.
These initiatives are supported by the French government and the European Union under the France 2030 programme, as well as by the Occitanie and Pays de la Loire regions. They form a core component of the Daher Group’s “Take Off 2027” strategic plan.
Fly’in is equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure designed for research, development, rapid prototyping, ground and flight testing, and data science. Among its flagship projects is the EcoPulse aircraft demonstrator, which allows Daher and its partners, Safran and Airbus, to explore high-voltage electric hybridisation technologies aimed at reducing aircraft carbon emissions.
One of Fly’in’s primary objectives is to bolster the economic and industrial appeal of the region by fostering robust partnerships with academic, industrial, and institutional stakeholders. In addition to driving technological innovation, the centre will support the development of skills and future professions essential for the aerospace industry.
Fly’in is integral to the Campus Aero Adour project, which aims to offer attractive training programmes and qualifications. The project targets the training of 15,000 individuals and aims to raise awareness among 36,000 people about the challenges facing the aerospace sector by 2030.
As a unique site in France, Fly’in will not only advance Daher’s aerospace activities but also facilitate the development of eco-friendly technologies. With expertise in rapid prototyping, advanced engineering, artificial intelligence, structural testing, and embedded systems testing, Fly’in reinforces Daher’s position as a global leader in sustainable aviation.
