Press Release: Aeronautics: Cleaner, safer and more efficient: Technology tackles tomorrow’s aviation challenges

Aeronautics is strategic for Europe and research keeps Europe’s aeronautics sector on top. Industry and research establishments across Europe have a history of joining forces in this area and because of this aeronautics is a symbol of what Europeans can accomplish when they work together. Over 800 decision makers from European industry, airlines and research met in Vienna 19 June 2006 to discuss putting more emphasis - and resources - on making aviation more environmentally-friendly, safe and secure, and cost efficient. The EU’s upcoming 7 th Research Framework Programme (FP7, 2007-2013) is set to provide new impetus for innovation by fostering cohesion of research across Europe and internationally and by triggering large-scale public-private initiatives.

European Commission: DG Research: Aeronautics: News & Features: ‘CLEAN SKY’ JTI a major initiative for European aeronautics http://ec.europa.eu/research/aeronautics/info/news/article_4206_en.html

European Commission: DG Research: Aeronautics: News & Features: Vienna Aeronautics conference draws international participation, July 2006 http://ec.europa.eu/research/aeronautics/info/news/article_4207_en.html

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