“European Aeronautics: A Vision for 2020” Doc. Available: http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/growth/aeronautics2020/en/index.html Initiated and chaired by EU – Commissioner Philippe Busquin Prepared by a group of 14 high-level personalities (GOP) Focused on Research / Technology / Development Takes a pan-European perspective with a long term (2020) horizon A world-class European Air Transport System that meets the needs of an advanced society Global leadership for the European aeronautical industry

Striking Figures Air transport is steadily increasing at a rate of 5% per year Triple air traffic by2020 14,000 new aircraft will be needed by 2020 Value: 1.3 Trillion The European public expenditure on RTD is 3.4 times less than in the US Fragmentation of RTD Infrastructure Lack of visibility for breakthrough technologies (Technology Transfer)

The Group’s Recommendations Creating and Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research in Europe Creating and maintaining a Strategic Research Agenda agreed by all stakeholders Using different forms of co-operation to achieve more effective research Increase RTD spending up to € 100 bn in 20 years

For further information http://www.acare4europe.org The ACARE Mission Launch and approve the SRA and update it every two years. Make strategic and operational recommendations and commission future studies for implementing the SRA and achieving the 2020 vision. Evaluate the overall results and benefits of the SRA for Member States, the Commission and stakeholder groups. Recommend accompanying measures to optimise the existing research infrastructure and achieving cost-effective investment in new infrastructures Recommend measures to ensure educational policies that will produce the scientists, engineers and other skills the industry needs. For further information http://www.acare4europe.org

ACARE Organisation Advisory Council for Aeronautical Research in Europe (ACARE) ACARE Organisation ACARE Plenary 36 Members from Governments, Industry, Airlines, Airports, Research Establishments, Universities, Regulators, EC Quality & Affordability Emissions Safety Security Efficient AT-System Research & Education

Timing 19.6.2001 Launch of ACARE July 2002 Presentation of SRA Press Book (Farnborough) Oct. 2002 Presentation of SRA Release 1 Mid 2004 Finalisation of SRA Release 2

Realising the Ambituous of the Strategic Research Agenda Enabling Mechanisms Mechanisms in support of improving the research infrastructure in Europe Mechanisms to realise the untapped energy and expertise of Europe’s technology supply chain Mechanisms to optimize the system of certification and qualification Mechanisms to promote education Mechanisms to encourge Trans-European synergy

Dissemination of the SRA Release 1 to broader audiences Mechanisms to realise the untapped energy and expertise of Europe’s technology supply chain A powerful information network with Aeronautics Contact Points to enable easy knowledge flow across the whole European Supply chain Dissemination of the SRA Release 1 to broader audiences 8 + workshops targeted at national communities and/or Key Stakeholders within the time frame November 2002 to March 2003