Featured this month: call for EU support for research, the Antwerp Declaration and global aerospace cooperation
Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD)
ASD is the voice of European Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries.
ASD joined 110 European associations in advocating for a significant boost in the EU’s budget for the upcoming Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10). The call emphasised the need for FP10 to focus on pan-European collaborative research.
The associations believe that to ensure long-term competitiveness, Europe needs to attract and retain more private RD&I investments. The EU Framework Programme is vital in this context.
Global aerospace cooperation boosted by new agreements on S-Series specifications
Designed to enhance global aerospace cooperation, ASD, the Aerospace Industries Association of America (AIA), the Society of Japanese Aerospace Companies (SJAC) and Airlines for America (A4A) have signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on the S-series of specifications; and came together to celebrate the MoUs and closer international cooperation recently at the Farnborough Airshow.
ASD signs Antwerp Declaration for a European industrial deal
ASD has joined over 1,100 European organisations in signing the Antwerp Declaration. Presented to key European leaders, the declaration outlines ten actions to integrate the EU Industrial Deal into the broader European Strategic Agenda. Key elements include the need to reduce regulatory burdens and eliminate unnecessary complexity in legislation, making Europe a globally competitive provider of energy, and scaling up domestic mining and recycling capacities for critical raw materials.
The skills gap in aerospace & defence manufacturing
A recent Aviation International News article by Cathy Buyck highlights the currently fierce competition for talent in aerospace and defence, fuelled by record orders and increasing defence budgets. European aerospace firms are expanding their workforces significantly. The article gives examples of strategies by companies aiming to fill positions in this competitive environment.
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Watch - ASD Eurospace Facts & Figures
“What is at stake is not only the space sector sustainability and profitability, it’s actually the collective effort that urgently needs to be made to maintain the capabilities that Europe collectively needs’”
The latest ASD Eurospace Facts & Figures report offers in-depth insights into the European space manufacturing industry, covering key trends, space infrastructure markets, institutional and commercial programmes, budget analysis, employment, and sales by segment, plus a new overview by company type. Watch the Eurospace presentation on YouTube for a detailed look at the developments shaping the future of European space.
Conference – European Civil Aeronautics Summit
19 November 2024, Brussels. Industry leaders, policymakers, and experts will come together to explore the crucial role of civil aeronautics in advancing Europe's twin transition towards green growth.
The conference will showcase the progress made in the European aeronautics sector towards these objectives, while also addressing the significant challenges posed by a changing geopolitical landscape.
Conference – S1000D & IPS User Forum 2024
23-26 September 2024, Brussels. The most significant event in the realm of Integrated Product Support (IPS), S1000D and the rest of the S-Series specifications, bringing together industry leaders, solution providers, and practitioners from across the globe.
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