EU Air Transport Research

Using new technology and innovative operational advances Europe will develop competitive, integrated, safer, ‘greener’ and ‘smarter’ air transport systems for the benefit of all citizens and society that deliver mobility in a sustainable manner by respecting the environment and natural resources. Europe is one of the world’s leading exporters of aeronautics-related products and services. The EU aeronautics and aerospace sectors represent multi-billion euro industries in the European economy and supporting millions of jobs for European citizens. The air transport system in Europe can call on a fleet of some 5,000 aircraft and moves one billion passengers every year.

The link address is: http://ec.europa.eu/research/transport/transport_modes/aeronautics_en.cfm