1. “European Aeronautics: A Vision for 2020” Doc. Available:
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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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