Innovation

LFV's research and innovation activities are conducted based on a number of strategic development areas derived from future challenges facing LFV and air navigation services. The goal is to develop concepts and solutions with clear benefits for LFV and aviation that enhance safety, efficiency, capacity, accessibility, and sustainability within air traffic management.

Through our research, we aim to understand what needs to be developed, why, and how—laying the groundwork for future solutions in air navigation services.

By combining LFV’s extensive, long-standing experience in research and innovation with emerging technological opportunities, we create the conditions for the future of air navigation services.

Our Focus Areas

  • Automation

  • Aviation Safety and Human Factors

  • Sustainable and Advanced Air Navigation Services

  • Enhanced Total Defence Capability

 

Shaping the Future of Air Traffic Management Together

Collaboration with Academia, Industry, and Public Authorities

Research and innovation activities are conducted both in-house and through collaborative partnerships in Sweden and internationally. Our partners include Swedish and European industry, other air navigation service providers (ANSPs), as well as universities, public agencies, airports, higher education institutions, and research institutes across Sweden and Europe.

The Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), Vinnova, and EU research programmes—including Horizon 2020 and SESAR—are the primary funding bodies.

European Collaboration in Concept Development

Concept development is carried out as an integral part of LFV's ongoing development of the air traffic management system. LFV has long-standing experience in this field, both nationally and internationally.

Since 2006, a major part of LFV's international concept development has been integrated into the EU framework programme for airspace modernization, led by the SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU). The objective is to help ensure that the development of the European air traffic management system is harmonized with the Swedish system—and vice versa.

LFV Research and Development Centre

LFV's Research and Development Centre in Malmö is one of Europe's most advanced hubs for simulation and innovation in air navigation services. Located adjacent to ATCC Malmö and Malmö Airport, cutting-edge simulation is combined with a live operational environment—creating a unique arena for testing, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions. Read more about the centre.

Research Arena in Örnsköldsvik

LFV and Örnsköldsvik Airport collaborate to develop the airports of the future. The research arena in Örnsköldsvik supports research in air traffic management and airport operations by providing a real-world testing, development, and demonstration environment. Through broad collaborative projects, it also contributes to the advancement of industry and vital public services—both in this region and nationally across Sweden—always with aviation as the starting point. See also LARC – LFV Aviation Research Center.