Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD)

At the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD), in Brussels, as Chair of its Civil Aviation Business Unit (CABU), I had the honor of welcoming #FilipCornelis, Director of #Aviation at the European Commission and his colleague Andrei Mungiu. I thank them for our open discussions on current European and international developments in the sector: the #CleanIndustrialDeal, regulatory simplification, the situation of #SAFs, Research programs, the upcoming ICAO Assembly, etc. A dense and necessary regular dialogue. Thanks to the ASD team for the preparation! Vincent De Vroey Belarmino Paradela Stuart Anderson Vanessa RULLIER-FRANCAUD Kyriaki Tsekme Airbus GIFAS - Groupement des Industries Françaises Aéronautiques et Spatiales Sylvain Four (crédit photos Nicolas GRANIER, ATR 🙏)

Following today’s Special European Council, EU leaders reiterated their commitment to reinforce overall defence readiness, reduce strategic dependencies, address critical capability gaps and strengthen the European defence technological and industrial base. In a statement, ASD Secretary General Jan Pie stressed that the European defence industry stands ready to bolster Europe’s capacity to defend itself and further ramp-up its production capacities – but it needs long-term procurement contracts. It is now more than obvious that Buy European is a strategic imperative, Europe must reduce – ideally avoid – critical dependences on non-European suppliers.    Find the full statement on the ASD website:  https://lnkd.in/ds4E45wR

ASD welcomes the Warsaw Call on Cybersecurity which rightfully underscores: “The need for a fortified cybersecurity across all sectors has never been more urgent”.   Achieving this won’t be possible without European cyber solutions – provided by European industry.   The next step after the Warsaw Call? A comprehensive European cyber industrial policy. We need a clear, coordinated framework that brings together all relevant instruments – backed by a strong EU commitment to drive the development and adoption of European cybersecurity and defence technologies. Prioritising European solutions should be at the heart of this effort.   ASD members stand ready to collaborate with Commissioner Henna Virkkunen and her team at the European Commission/EU Digital & Tech to make a European cyber industrial policy a reality. Learn more about it in our note on the importance of the ASD ecosystem for Europe’s cybersecurity and cyber defence capacity. https://lnkd.in/dh-PXbDX

Don’t miss this update from ASD! This newsletter is packed with insights and updates from ASD, including: ➡️Aviation industry reacts to Clean Industrial Deal ➡️ Destination 2050 Roadmap update ➡️ Simplified Technical English (STE100) Issue 9 released ➡️ SAF Production Toolkit unveiled ➡️ SME Council launched ➡️ Digital Transformation Commission takes off ➡️ Media coverage of ASD’s call for "European-First" defence strategy

Today in Antwerp, 400 business leaders and industry representatives – including Vincent De Vroey representing ASD, as well as the other Destination 2050 partners from the aviation sector– met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss the newly published Clean Industrial Deal. While the Deal is a positive first step, Europe’s aviation industry is calling for more to secure its future. A year ago, the #AntwerpDeclaration set out a vision for restoring Europe’s industrial strength. Over 1300 signatories later, the message is clear: Europe must turn ambition into action. #DeliverTheDeal Europe’s aviation sector – represented by ASD, Airlines for Europe (A4E), ACI EUROPE, CANSO Europe and European Regions Airline Association – welcomed the Clean Industrial Deal as a positive first step towards balancing industrial decarbonisation and economic competitiveness, but reiterated its call on the European Commission to go further to take concrete steps to safeguard the aviation industry’s competitiveness with a dedicated strategy and action plan.  Key priorities include:  ✅ A comprehensive EU aviation industrial strategy anchored by the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP).  ✅ An ambitious EU strategy to scale up Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production.  ✅ Alternative financing mechanisms to support the transition.  ✅ Greater investment in research and innovation for next-generation aircraft and Air Traffic Management technologies. The EU must take the lead to ensure European aviation remains globally competitive throughout this transition. The time to act is now. Read the full story and learn what’s at stake: https://bit.ly/439Bow5

ASD Civil Aviation Director, Vincent De Vroey highlights the importance of this week’s International Civil Aviation Organization Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) meeting in Montreal. As part of ICCAIA - International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations, we’re committed to working with ICAO to set credible and ambitious standards for aircraft noise and emissions. Together, we’re proving that competitiveness and environmental protection go hand in hand. 

The aviation industry thrives on collaboration, and last week saw a further step forward in strengthening the dialogue between regulators and industry stakeholders. François Duclos, Airbus Executive Expert in Certification, Rulemaking, and Airworthiness, was elected as the new Chair of the EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency Stakeholder Advisory Body (SAB). This appointment reflects the critical role of industry expertise in helping shape the future of aviation safety and regulation. The EASA SAB serves as one of the two advisory bodies to EASA to facilitate dialogue between EASA and industry stakeholders – the other being the Member States Advisory Body. The SAB serves as a vital platform for collaboration, bringing together representatives from across the aviation ecosystem – commercial operators, aviation personnel, manufacturers, general and non-commercial operators, air traffic management/air navigation services (ATM/ANS), airports, training industries, air sports, maintenance, aerospace medicine, drones operators and ground handling – to provide input on strategic priorities and regulatory developments. Congratulations to François Duclos on this well-deserved appointment. ASD looks forward to continuing our active participation in the SAB, working alongside EASA and industry partners to shape a safer and innovative future for aviation. https://lnkd.in/esGX2bsY

The Destination 2050 alliance has sent an urgent letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, warning that achieving net-zero aviation by 2050 – and maintaining Europe’s global competitiveness – is at risk without immediate action. The industry has a clear path to net-zero, but: ➡️ Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) face production and cost challenges. ➡️ New aircraft, engine, and ATM technologies require accelerated funding and deployment. ➡️ The cost of decarbonisation has surged by €480 billion, now totalling €1.3 trillion. Aviation is a strategic asset for Europe’s economy and connectivity. To secure its future, we call on the EU to: ✅ Establish a SAF industrial policy with financial support. ✅ Increase funding for Clean Aviation, SESAR, and EASA so that new technologies can be certified and deployed without delays.  ✅ Reduce regulatory barriers and ensure a stable investment framework. ✅ Ensure our low carbon energy and critical raw material needs are factored in EU & national energy and critical raw material policies and plans. This is a defining moment for Europe’s aviation industry. The time to act is now! Read the full open letter on our website: https://lnkd.in/egAhdgV3 Airlines for Europe (A4E), ACI EUROPE, CANSO Europe, European Regions Airline Association

“Achieving net zero by 2050 is possible. It remains within reach.” Aviation industry leaders, policymakers, and experts came together in Brussels this week to unveil the updated #Destination2050 roadmap – a bold vision for achieving net zero aviation in Europe by 2050. The event highlighted 11 key policy recommendations to accelerate the sector’s sustainable transformation, including: ✅ Recognising aviation as a critical and essential industry in the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal. ✅ Scaling up Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) with a dedicated EU industrial strategy. ✅ Accelerating innovation and funding for next-gen technologies like hydrogen and electric aircraft. ✅ Modernising Air Traffic Management (ATM) to reduce emissions and improve efficiency. From manufacturers and airlines to airports and air navigation services, the entire sector is united in its commitment to a greener future. But we can’t do it alone – strong policy support is essential to turn ambition into action. ➡️ Learn more about the #Destination2050 roadmap and policy recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/e3J7vZxV ACI EUROPE Airport Regions Council European Regions Airline Association General Aviation Manufacturers Association Airlines for Europe (A4E)

In an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, our members are committed to driving digital transformation across Europe in defence, security, civil aviation and space. That’s why we’re proud to announce the launch of ASD’s Digital Transformation Commission – an initiative dedicated to seizing opportunities and addressing risks in critical technology areas, reinforcing Europe’s resilience, and safeguarding our core interests. This week, the Digital Transformation Commission held its first meeting to define its strategic objectives and work programme. We were honoured to have Roberto Viola, Director General of the Directorate-General for Communication, Networks, Content and Technology at the European Commission, to set the scene for our discussions. This initiative comes at a crucial time for Europe, as we strengthen our leadership in strategic technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and cloud infrastructure, while enhancing cybersecurity to protect vital assets and data.  As the industry that connects and protects, we’re committed to driving Europe’s industrial competitiveness and shaping the future of digital transformation in defence, security, civil aviation and space. ➡️ Stay tuned for updates on ASD’s Digital Transformation Commission, and how to get involved: https://lnkd.in/eEwXA2MD