The MAIA project has developed the MAIA-Engine, a next-generation simulation environment that applies artificial intelligence and advanced modelling techniques to explore the future of transport and airspace operations.

The Engine supports decision-makers in assessing complex, interlinked systems where aviation, ground transport, and urban life interact. It brings together diverse datasets, such as air traffic, mobility flows, and environmental information, and transforms them into exploratory scenarios that show the potential consequences of deploying new mobility technologies.

Unlike traditional modelling approaches, the MAIA-Engine enables the comparison of multiple “what-if” scenarios, making it possible to identify trade-offs and synergies between efficiency, safety, sustainability, and societal acceptance.

The exploratory research presented in Deliverable 3.2 (D3.2) Exploratory Research Report demonstrates how the MAIA-Engine can:

  • Evaluate deployment strategies for connected vehicles and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) services,
  • Analyse the interaction of new technologies with existing infrastructure and regulations,
  • Provide transparent, data-backed evidence to inform European policy and standards.

By making complexity visible and manageable, the MAIA-Engine contributes to SESAR’s ambition of building smarter, more sustainable, and citizen-focused aviation services.

Discover more about the MAIA-Engine during the MAIA & MUSE joint final event in Barcelona.