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DLR Sees Certification By Analysis Maturing Tech Faster

June 10, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

DLR promotes certification by analysis to mature technologies faster.
Approach replaces some tests with virtual assessments.
May help European aerospace industry adopt new technologies.
DLR has been working for broad acceptance of certification by analysis.

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Strategic Implications

This approach may indicate a shift in the aerospace industry towards more efficient and cost-effective certification processes. Certification by analysis could support the development of new technologies, such as those for future aircraft, and may help shorten the research and development cycle, which suggests a potential competitive advantage for companies adopting this method.

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What Happened

Virtual Assessments To Speed Up Aerospace Innovation

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) believes that certification by analysis, which replaces some physical tests with virtual assessments, may contribute to maturing technologies faster. According to Markus Fischer, divisional board member for aeronautics at DLR, this approach could help the European aerospace industry adopt new technologies for future aircraft and shorten the research and development cycle. DLR has been working to have certification by analysis broadly accepted and is preparing the future framework program, as reported by Aviation Week.

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