Aviation research at European level Tiit JÜRIMÄE European Commission – DG RTD

Our world the last 101 years Passengers: 1 vs 850 Distance: 34 vs. 15,700 km Passengers: still 4-5 City speed: still 30 km/h

Aviation before jet age 1914 1903 1920s 1936

Aviation after jet age 1952 1958 1970

Who can predict the next 100 years?

ACARE – Advisory Council for Research and Innovation in Europe Setting common vision ACARE – Advisory Council for Research and Innovation in Europe Establish a network for strategic research in aviation for all European stakeholders Develop and maintain the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) and monitor implementation at European and national levels Make strategic and operational recommendations to achieving the goals of Flightpath 2050 Maintain links with the relevant technology sectors and other transport modes Facilitate stakeholder co-operation in Europe and internationally as well as aviation representation at events and forums www.acare4europe.org

Strategy & Integration Board Implementation Review Group General Assembly 28 Member States European Commission Manufacturing Industry Airlines Airports Air Navigation EASA Eurocontrol Research Centres Universities Energy Regulators Over 50 members Strategy & Integration Board Communication Mobility Competitiveness Environment &Energy Safety - Security Resources Member States Implementation Review Group

Published in 2012, update expected by Summer 2017 Common research roadmap ACARE SRIA - roadmap for aviation research, development & innovation Content aligned to five goals of Flightpath 2050: Meeting Societal and Market Needs Maintaining and Extending Industrial Leadership Protecting the Environment and the Energy Supply Ensuring Safety and Security Prioritising Research, Testing Capabilities & Education Published in 2012, update expected by Summer 2017

Global Aviation trends Emerging global competitors challenge European airlines The current global geo-economic shift is favouring the rise of strategic aviation hubs such as Turkey and the Gulf, with the prominent ascent of their airlines The connectivity of European airports will be hit Emerging airlines have been undertaking one-way acquisitions of shares of EU airlines The modern, hyper connected economy is reshaping the aviation industry Airports and airlines are being transformed at unprecedented pace by the new features of modern, digitally enabled economy Blurred lines between products and services, a growing importance of intangible assets, and customisation replacing standartisation Full Service Carriers are restructuring and simplifying their offers and creating low-cost subsidiaries Simultaneously, Low Cost Carriers are conquering market shares by upgrading their offers Demand for aviation transport has been booming, as will demand for aircrafts With the rise of the global middle class and democratised access to mobility, transport by air is set to drastically increase Many more aircrafts will be demanded, airports will have to be expanded and air traffic management technologies refined New competitors are emerging - which can destabilise current EU/US aeronautics superiority in terms of production, employment and exports Balancing growing demand with sustainable models Aviation sector has promised to cut its CO2 emissions by half by 2050 The EU is already championing innovations through the use of lighter materials, aerodynamics and more efficient engines to lower emission and noise levels, and reduce operational costs The redesign of airports and greener ground handling operations are some of the game-changers for energy consumption and reduction Rethinking mobility in smart city development Airports have undergone a spectacular transformation in recent decades, developing their commercial activities The way airports are connected to the rest of the world has huge implications with regard to the economic activities it entails for the wider region or country it serves Rethinking mobility and connectivity by making airports an integral part of smart cities (“airport cities”) will increase the comfort of passengers The foreseen increased demand for aviation transport might not be fully accommodated due to airport capacity problems Source: European Political Strategy Centre, Strategic Thinking on Aviation, July 2015

'Smart, green and integrated Transport' in Horizon 2020 European funding for transport 'Smart, green and integrated Transport' in Horizon 2020 The challenge: to achieve a transport system that is resource efficient environmentally friendly safe and seamless for the benefit of citizens, economy and society The logic: a holistic approach that recognises modal specificities; responds to policy requirements; is focused on the societal challenges; takes into account the imperatives of competitiveness

Transport main challenges: competitiveness and sustainability To address main challenges Transport main challenges: competitiveness and sustainability Innovate to preserve market-shares and jobs (fierce international competition) Resource efficiency vs climate change and oil dependency (achieve the 20/20/20 energy-climate-environment targets) Curb noxious emissions, improve air quality (30% of all CO2 comes from transport) Network capacity and modal shift vs saturation and congestion (congestion costs: 1 to 2 % of GDP) Smart solutions for safety and security (28000 road fatalities/year)

Intelligent Transport Systems competitive Holistic and integrated approach energy frugality growing transport needs oil dependency resource efficiency affordability user friendliness Intelligent Transport Systems system performance timeliness Rail Road Rail Road smart green intermodality Socio-economic dimension Water Water Wate Urban Urban Infrastructure Urban CO2 + GHG emissions accessability Air air quality Air climate resilience security integrated Logistics safety noise

Activities of the Specific Programme & Areas of work

WORK PROGRAMME CYCLE IN H2020 WP time span: 2 years 1st 2014 2015 2nd 2016 2017 3rd 2018 2019 2020 calls: annual, or biennial, or open

Ongoing call until 26 January Many avaiation relevant topics, but especially to think about: MG-1.5-2016-2017: Identification of gaps, barriers and needs in the aviation research Identification of barriers for increased collaboration in aviation research at EU level involving countries and regions with lower participation in the EU Framework Programmes and recently Associated Countries such as Ukraine. The action should stimulate cooperation by creating and enhancing the links between the stakeholders of these countries and other aviation research intensive regions. Win-win situations and solutions for improved cooperation should be identified.

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