Why the EU supports research and innovation in air transport
Citizens and the environment are heavily affected by air travel. Aircraft emit CO2, nitrogen oxide, fine airborne particles and are noisy. But aviation is vitally important to the economy.
The aeronautics industry is characterised by long development cycles and high technological risks. This means that cooperation between all key private and public organisations is essential to strengthen and streamline research.
Ambitious targets for 2050 are set in Europe's vision for aviation. Research and innovation will play a pivotal role in achieving them.
Altogether, EU R&I in aviation contributes to significantly reducing aircraft noise, greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption, thus improving safety, local air quality and minimising our dependency on imported fossil fuels.
Funding opportunities
On this page you can find more information, the work programme and a link to the environment-related calls
COST (European cooperation in science and technology) is a funding organisation for research and innovation networks
CEF Transport co-finances projects that enhance multimodality, improve infrastructure and advance innovation and new technologies.
Projects and results
Specialised collection of projects at European, national and international levels.
The Commission's primary portal for results of EU-funded air transport research projects.
Stories of particularly successful EU-funded air transport research projects.
Latest news, interviews and features about thought-provoking science and innovative research projects funded by the EU.
Platform where framework programme participants present their results for you to search, contact their owners, and form partnerships.
A thematic collection of innovative EU-funded research results
Aviation safety policy recommendations based on evidence provided by EU research and innovation projects.
Collaboration and jobs
Find partners for open EU calls for proposal
Clean Sky 2 JU has more than 600 participating entities in 24 countries. It brings together SMEs, research centres universities and industry to develop cutting edge aeronautical technologies.
SESAR JU brings together over 100 separate organisations to develop solutions that will fundamentally change air traffic management in Europe.
ACARE ETP brings together stakeholders to set the strategic direction for Europe to remain a global aeronautics leader, whilst meeting societal and environmental needs.
Network for local and regional authorities to work together to promote sustainable mobility by deploying innovative transport solutions.
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