Journal profile · Engineering-Aerospace Engineering
CEAS Aeronautical Journal
ISSN 1869-5582 · eISSN 1869-5590 · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
CEAS Aeronautical Journal: impact factor 2.4 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,190; median 205 days to acceptance (96 articles, last 24 months); 140 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
CEAS Aeronautical Journal is published by Springer Nature. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Advanced Aircraft Design and Technologies, Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics and Aerospace and Aviation Technology, together about 32.6% of its articles. Its main subfields are Aerospace Engineering. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The CEAS Aeronautical Journal is dedicated to publishing results and findings in all areas of aeronautical science and technology as well as new developments in digital design and manufacturing of aircraft, rotorcraft, and unpiloted aerial vehicles. Of interest are also in-depth reviews of the status of development in specific areas of relevance to aeronautics, and descriptions of the potential way forward. Typical disciplines of interest include flight physics and aerodynamics, aeroelasticity and structural mechanics, aeroacoustics, structures and materials, flight mechanics and flight control, systems engineering, flight guidance, air traffic management, communication, navigation and surveillance, aircraft and aircraft design, rotorcraft and propulsion. A key aspect of growing importance is the mitigation of the aviation-related climate impact.The Journal publishes peer-reviewed original articles, invited reviews and short communications.The CEAS Aeronautical Journal has been created under the umbrella of CEAS to provide an appropriate platform for excellent scientific publications submitted by scientists and engineers from all over the world. The German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the European Space Agency (ESA) support the Journal.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering-Aerospace Engineering
Editor-in-chief Markus FischerPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Germany 17, Italy 15, United States 4, France 4, Netherlands 4 (57 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Advanced Aircraft Design and TechnologiesEnvironmental Science12.6%
- Computational Fluid Dynamics and AerodynamicsEngineering10.4%
- Aerospace and Aviation TechnologyEngineering9.6%
- Air Traffic Management and OptimizationEngineering7.5%
- Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent FlowsEngineering6.7%
- Aerodynamics and Acoustics in Jet FlowsEngineering6.5%
- Aerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics ResearchEngineering6.1%
- Aeroelasticity and Vibration ControlEngineering4.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
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CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
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Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Astrophysics Data System, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.51LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.42LetPub ·
- h-index
- 39OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 297OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.47OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 16.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 82.83%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 158LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 454,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,033 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 81 | 66 | 24 |
| 2025 | 140 | 115 | 211 |
| 2024 | 99 | 87 | 554 |
| 2023 | 73 | 65 | 509 |
| 2022 | 73 | 68 | 565 |
| 2021 | 86 | 74 | 823 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
205 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 144 days – 332 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 24 days (96 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 236 days
- Sample
- 96 articles with submission and acceptance dates (240 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 19 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer review, Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,190 / EUR 2,590 / GBP 2,290 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted8, with length limits
- brief report(Original) Research Article Original research articles should describe original research of high scientific quality that is of interest to the readership of the…Length not stated
- case study(Original) Research Article Original research articles should describe original research of high scientific quality that is of interest to the readership of the…Length not stated
- correspondence(Original) Research Article Original research articles should describe original research of high scientific quality that is of interest to the readership of the…Length not stated
- original research(Original) Research Article Original research articles should describe original research of high scientific quality that is of interest to the readership of the…Length not stated
- original research article(Original) Research Article Original research articles should describe original research of high scientific quality that is of interest to the readership of the…Length not stated
- research article(Original) Research Article Original research articles should describe original research of high scientific quality that is of interest to the readership of the…Length not stated
- review article(Original) Research Article Original research articles should describe original research of high scientific quality that is of interest to the readership of the…Length not stated
- short communication(Original) Research Article Original research articles should describe original research of high scientific quality that is of interest to the readership of the…main text ≤ 2,500 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
4 to 6 keywords required Model summary
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data availability statements
Data transparency policy Model summary
All original research must include a data availability statement. This statement should explain how to access data supporting the results and analysis in the article, including links/citations to publicly archived datasets analysed or generated during the study. Please see our full policy here. If it is not possible to share research data publicly, for instance when individual privacy could be com…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in CEAS Aeronautical Journal, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer-review Process
Single-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. CEAS Aeronautical Journal follows a single-blind peer review process. Although the Editors of CEAS Aeronautical Journal strive for the most timely and efficient process for peer review, our over-arching goal is to provide substantive reviews to our authors along with constructive suggestions for improvements and clarifications when needed. M…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 1869-5582
- Electronic ISSN
- 1869-5590
- Society / sponsor
- Council of European Aerospace Societies
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 17, Issue 3 (July 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about CEAS Aeronautical Journal
What is the impact factor of CEAS Aeronautical Journal?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 2.4 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 4.4, h-index 39.
How long does peer review take at CEAS Aeronautical Journal?
Based on the dates recorded on 96 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 205 days (interquartile range 144–332 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of CEAS Aeronautical Journal?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of CEAS Aeronautical Journal based?
Of the 57 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (17), Italy (15) and United States (4). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index CEAS Aeronautical Journal?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, CEAS Aeronautical Journal is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is CEAS Aeronautical Journal open access, and what is the APC?
CEAS Aeronautical Journal is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,190.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .