ASD at 20

To celebrate 20 years of ASD supporting the competitive development of the industry at European and global levels, we asked industry experts who've been involved with ASD working bodies over a number of years to reflect on two decades of impact across the European aerospace, security, and defence industry.

Photo of Valerie Guenon, Head of Products Environment Policies and Strategy at Safran Aircraft Engines, who is actively involved in ASD's Environment Commission

Interview with Safran’s Valérie Guénon

Valérie Guénon of Safran has been involved with ASD since 2004. She talks about her work in aviation research, the impact of Clean Sky and SESAR, and ASD's role in shaping EU aerospace policies.
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Kevin Goddard, Head of EU & UK Environmental Affairs at Airbus, discussing sustainability and industry challenges in an interview for ASD

Interview with Airbus’s Kevin Goddard

As part of a series of interviews marking ASD's 20 years, Kevin Goddard, Head of EU & UK Environmental Affairs at Airbus shares insights on sustainability, industry challenges, and his role within ASD’s Environment Commission
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Henrik Petersson, Senior Advisor at Saab and former Chair of the ASD Export Control Committee, discussing industry collaboration on European defence.

Interview with Saab’s Henrik Petersson

As part of a series of interviews marking ASD’s 20 years, Henrik Petersson of Saab talks about the evolving defence landscape in Europe, and the importance of industry collaboration in today's geopolitical climate
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David Luengo, Head of Indra's Brussels Office and Chairman of ASD's Security Business Unit, discussing his roles and insights in the European aerospace and defence industry

Interview with Indra’s David Luengo

We interview Indra’s David Luengo, who has been actively involved with ASD for more than 10 years. He discussed his roles in ASD, offers insights on industry collaboration, and reflects on the evolving challenges in the European security and defence sector.

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Reinhard Marak, Chief Executive of the Defence Industry Group at WKO and ASD Board Member, discussing the future of European defence and SMEs

Interview with WKO’s Reinhard Marak

Reinhard Marak of WKO – the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber – talks about the evolving European defence landscape, championing SMEs, and the crucial role of ASD.
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