CSSA - Clean Sky Support Action
Overview
Background & policy context:
The "Clean Sky" Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) aimed at realising a quantum leap in the technological capability of Europe to produce aircraft that satisfy environmental needs and are economically viable. To facilitate the early start-up of the JTI and ensure a rapid transition into full operational readiness, Coordination and Support Action (CSA) was set up.
Objectives:
The objective of the CSSA (Clean Sky Support Action) programme was to develop the overall scheme for the project implementation. This scheme included technical, governance, operational, communication and management issues that were to be clarified and defined in detail to lay down the basis for future operational readiness.
Methodology:
Technical content was examined and developed to provide an in-depth Work Breakdown Structure with detailed responsibilities and to identify any gaps and overlaps. The Governance Structure, the legal entity responsible for "Clean Sky " activities, was drawn up in collaboration with the EC lawyer. A scheme with time-scales and procedures was laid down for the implementation of the Call for Proposals and Call for Tenders. Both internal and external communication processes were elaborated.
The external communication strategy was important for the full visibility of the Clean Sky activities. This included developing a website, a communication pack, a newsletter, a leaflet and organising a mobilising event about Clean Sky. Lastly, the management team structure was planned, including a description of individual profiles for the future staff.
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