Collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant information form the basis. This is a necessary pre-condition for timely strategic decision making. At the same time, the monitoring should act as a reporting and early warning system and serve by annual workshops as a discussion platform for aviation stakeholders, regulators and scientists to discuss prevailing problems, challenges of aviation and requirements for further research activities.

In addition, MONITOR set out to generate valuable input for scenario modelling and quantification exercises such as ACARE Vision 2020+, EUROCONTROL Long Term Forecast and problem related scenarios (dealing especially with aviation constraints) and contribute to a better understanding of the dynamic nature of developments in air transport in order to improve the economic situation, while taking full account of environmental and social needs.

MONITOR contributed to the FP7 research programme with being the basis for better strategic decision making for air transport development, and helped to support and enhance the competitiveness of European aviation industry. MONITOR serves as a pilot study, establishing such a monitoring mechanism and will proceed as a permanent activity funded by DLR.