COBRA Aeronautics

R&D+i

Research, development and technological innovation to solve industrial and aeronautical challenges.

Research, development and innovation

Capabilities · 01

Innovate to make what is coming possible

COBRA Group is committed to research, development and technological innovation activities. At COBRA Aeronautics we apply that vocation to engineering, systems integration, test benches and aeronautical maintenance.

Aerial view of a high-speed wind tunnel at the NACA Langley aeronautical laboratory
Aeronautical archive · 1936

NACA Langley High Speed Tunnel · NASA on The Commons

From laboratory to service · 02

Innovation gains value when it can be tested

R&D+i does not live apart from operations. It connects with the design, integration and validation of equipment to turn a technical question into a solution that can be used, maintained and evolved.

In aeronautics, that connection requires method: observe the challenge, formulate a response, test it rigorously and learn from each iteration. This is how knowledge becomes industrial capability.

Working framework · 03

A policy that turns knowledge into capability

  • Integrate R&D+i. Make it a working principle through a management system based on UNE 166002.
  • Share objectives. Align technological exploration with the people and capabilities that make its application possible.
  • Improve with judgement. Pursue productivity and efficiency without losing sight of quality, safety and operational continuity.
  • Respond to context. Consider the expectations of clients and collaborators, as well as legal, regulatory and internal requirements.
  • Collaborate to move forward. Encourage work with innovation centres, universities, engineering companies and manufacturers.

Application · 04

Projects that bring innovation into the field

This selection brings together research, development and innovation projects developed by COBRA Group and transferred from the current site. It is a map of technological interests and should be validated before each project is associated with COBRA Aeronautics.

  1. 04.1

    Development of a pilot loop with new heat transfer fluids for solar thermal applications.

  2. 04.2

    GREEN Project.

  3. 04.3

    New models to study configurations of solar thermal plants.

  4. 04.4

    MAGLEV: magnetic levitation train.

  5. 04.5

    Prototype of a desalination cell using low-pressure vaporization-condensation.

  6. 04.6

    Heliosol demonstration solar plant.

  7. 04.7

    New technological solutions for solar thermal plants.

  8. 04.8

    Solar thermal energy collection, transformation, testing and monitoring system, Senertrough and Senertrough XXL.

  9. 04.9

    New electrical power process for high-tech aerospace facilities.

  10. 04.10

    Adaptation of RENFE catenary installations to UIC and mixed gauge.

  11. 04.11

    Protocol for cleaning insulators on high-voltage lines.

  12. 04.12

    Solar energy transformation and accumulation system.

  13. 04.13

    New desalination processes in pilot and exploitation plants.

  14. 04.14

    Management of contaminated metallic materials in nuclear power plants.

  15. 04.15

    Ecological systems for the optimized treatment of alperujos.

  16. 04.16

    New procedures for high-voltage work.

Certifications and accreditations

Do you have a technical challenge worth exploring?

Talk to COBRA Aeronautics about a need involving design, integration, testing or the improvement of an existing capability.