Around Glare : A New Aircraft Material in Context During September 24 26 2001 the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering of the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands organised the Glare the New Material for Aircraft Conference an international conference on the relationship between design material choice and application of aircraft materials with respect to new developments in industry. Eminent representatives from the aircraft manufacturing world including manufacturers airlines airports universities governments and aviation authorities were present at this conference to meet and exchange ideas see the group photo on the next two pages. The fact that the conference was held just two weeks after ‘September 11 2001’ put things in a rather unique perspective. The aim of the conference was to illustrate the many unique applications of the Glare family of fibre metal laminates and to provide for the exchange and distribution of information regarding this material in order to stimulate their acceptance and promote further application. The introduction of fibre metal laminates into the commercial aviation market took about 20 years’ time. Introducing new technologies should not be taken lightly however; the aircraft industry is by nature rather conservative and innovations must therefore be proven – a paradox actually – in all possible ways before they can be introduced in real aircraft structures. Not only do technical aspects play a role in this respect; historical cultural economical and political issues are equally important. Developments in Aviation Keynote lecture Flying in the New Atlantis — and the evolution of technology Response 1 Sustainable aviation: KLM’s view on ‘Flying in the New Atlantis’ Response 2 Response 3 Pleading for a vision Response 4 Dilemmas and how to make a difference Response 5 Development of Materials For Aircraft Design Keynote lecture Materials and the development of aircraft: Wood — aluminium — composites Response 1 Some considerations for new materials integration into aircraft systems Response 2 Wings of silver wings of gold: Money and technological change in the aircraft industry during the 1920s and 1930s Response 3 Fibre metal laminates: An evolution based on technological pedigree Response 4 Response 5 New Materials and Safety Keynote lecture The material down selection process for A3XX Response 1 Airbus composite aircraft fuselages — next or never Response 2 The way to ensure technology maturity for new materials: A contribution to airworthiness issues Response 3 Designing for risk: New materials and new approaches Response 4 New technology and safety: Some moral considerations Emeritus Lecture Professor Vogelesang Emeritus lecture The integration of academic education and research and development.