GARTEUR Initiatives

Recent initiatives undertaken by the Council are:

• to continuous update the Groups of Responsables (GoR's) 3-5 years development programme on potentially relevant topics for research within GARTEUR
  
• closer monitoring of national aeronautical R&T programmes within GARTEUR member states in order to better coordinate GARTEUR R&T with national needs
  
• to continue supporting the EU funded aeronautics ERA-Net (AirTN) which has been initiated by GARTEUR to step up co-operation and co-ordination of aeronautics research at EU level
  
• to pursue closer contacts with industry in civil and defence environments in order to enhance participation of industry at GoR level in the GARTEUR research programmes
  
• to explore possibilities for improved communication and sharing of information with other coordinated aeronautics R&T environments, e.g. EU Frame Work Programme Aeronautics, European Defence Agency, NATO  RTO
  
• to improved presence at international fora and aeronautical events, e.g. at Aerodays, CEAS and ICAS