Hyperion

Update WP 1

The two component-use-cases have different complexities and therefore require different sensor system development trajectories.

For the most complex use-case, after having fully defined the conceptual design and having found our hardware providers, we are now busy with the detailed design and with the definition of the certification plan. This is an intensive phase, with a lot of interaction between the different disciplines, but it is also an exciting phase, as we get an increasingly better understanding of what is truly feasible and how the future sensor system will look like. Once the detailed design and certification plan are fully defined, the certification will be performed, and the installation plan will be defined.

For the least complex use-case, the detailed design and certification plan are fully defined, and we are about to start the first phase of certification together with the hardware provider. We will soon start working on the installation plan, so that we can define it in parallel with the start of the certification campaign. The trajectory of this simpler use-case will be faster than the most complex on, which brings some extra thrill to the project.

Update WP 3

Work Package 3 has made strong progress in developing the Hyperion Control Tower concept and expanding the used ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) orchestration tool; ILIAS.

The work started with the development of detailed User Stories describing the lifecycle of aviation components. These stories formed the foundation for the Control Tower concept, including the stakeholder landscape, data architecture, and functional requirements.

Based on this foundation, ILIAS has been further developing its ERP to digitally support the Control Tower approach. Key progress includes the integration of the Data Space connector from WP2 as developed by Innotractor, which allows the ERP system to retrieve and offer data to any third party through a regulated Data Space. Furthermore, dashboards have been developed that provide an integrated supply chain overview, enabling more informed and proactive decision-making.

During the 2025 General Assembly, an integrated demo showcased how WP1, WP2, and WP3 come together in a single end-to-end supply chain solution. This shared understanding of the overall architecture and interdependencies also served as input for further refinement of the concept.

Building on this, a dedicated User Story on Smart Contracting in external repair of parts was developed. This scenario demonstrates how components, repair vendors, logistics, documentation, and contractual agreements can be digitally connected. It highlights how Smart Contracts:

• enable transparency and traceability;

• control access to technical data;

• monitor conditions such as turnaround time and documentation;

• automatically enforce repair and payment agreements.

With this strong conceptual foundation in place, the focus now shifts to further expanding the ERP into a complete demonstrator. Current efforts are aimed at translating these User Stories into working functionality to fully showcase the Hyperion Control Tower in practice.