Our Working bodies
The day-to-day work of ASD is conducted within a framework of working bodies made up of around 1,200 experts from among the membership, and supported by the ASD Secretariat
The day-to-day work of ASD is done by working bodies made up of around 1,200 industry experts, supported by the ASD secretariat.
These working bodies are the engine room for convening the industry to coordinate on common positions, promoting industry interests at European and global levels. Strategically located in the heart of Brussels, the ASD team is responsible for policy and communications work, and maintaining close links with European institutions and international organisations.
ASD’s work is organised into three sector-focused business units (Civil Aviation, Defence, Security), representing the highest decisional working groups for these sectors. And there are five commissions (Environment; Economic, Legal & Trade; Digital Transformation; Services; and External Affairs) that support the business units on transversal issues. Work for the space sector is carried out by Eurospace, working in close cooperation with ASD.
Business units and transversal commissions develop strategies and define objectives. They are supported by several committees and working groups. These supporting groups are either permanent or ad-hoc and focus on particular issues. They discuss the topics, draft position papers and make recommendations to EU bodies and other stakeholders.
