NEARS - New European Aviation Research Strategy
Overview
Background & policy context:
In 2001, the Group of Personalities, initiated by EC Commissioner Philippe Busquin, presented their Vision 2020 on the future of air transport and the resulting challenges for European research. This report formed the impetus for founding the Advisory Council for Aeronautical Research in Europe (ACARE), which published the Strategic Research Agendas SRA 1 (2002), SRA 2 (2004) and a 2008 Addendum to SRA 2.
In addition, a new "Vision" aiming beyond 2030 was projected. This Vision, in combination with the findings of evaluation and assessment projects such as MEFISTO and AGAPE, formed the basis upon which a new roadmap for European research would be developed.
Objectives:
Aim of the project was to provide guiding support in the development of a strategic agenda for research in Europe for a 2030+ horizon. In particular, it would initiate and execute the involvement and consultation of all major stakeholders of this sector for the development of the agenda.
Methodology:
The new agenda had to be the focus for future aeronautics and air transport research, on European level as well as for national and industrial programmes. The aim was to ensure that, in times of unpredicted challenges and limited resources, mobility needs of European citizens will be satisfied safely and more sustainably, and that Europe will continue to maintain its leading position in a technology sector of strategic and commercial importance and political prestige.
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