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Brussels, 30 June 2021 Today, the European Commission adopted the European Defence Fund (EDF) Work Programme for 2021, following the entry into force of the EDF Regulation in May. The Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) welcomes this milestone in the implementation phase of the EDF. “The EDF mobilises the EU budget to support collaborative defence projects between different partners across the EU.

  -    Report acknowledges positive epidemiological developments across Europe and low risk of virus spread during air travel.  -    Risk-based approach will make travel easier for passengers by avoiding duplication of checks throughout the journey, including for transfer passengers.  -    For first time ever, protocol supports the use of Rapid Antigen Tests and recognises potential capacity constraints at airport terminals due to continued physical distancing requirements.    Brussels and London, 17 June 2021 Leading  aviation associations[1] welcomed the European Union Aviation Safety Ag

  29 April 2021 – PRESS RELEASE:    Today, the European Parliament adopted the Regulation establishing the European Defence Fund (EDF). The Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) welcomes this important and final step towards the implementation of the EDF. By boosting research and development cooperation in the defence sector, the EDF will strengthen the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base.

December 11, 2019 - ASD held today its Board and General Assembly meetings in Brussels. This gathering allowed the launch of a dialogue between the industry and the new Commissioner for Innovation, Ms Mariya Gabriel and Members of the European Parliament.

November 26, 2019 – Industry4Europe, a coalition of 149 sector Associations representing the diversity of the EU’s industrial base, today published its new Joint Paper ‘A long-term strategy for Europe’s industrial future: from words to action’.

September 11, 2019 - ASD, together with 20 signatories, call on the EU Institutions and Members States to take the necessary steps to implement the joint declaration adopted today, outlining their shared commitment to improving Europe’s airspace.

Brussels, October 4, 2018 – The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG).

November 7, 2017 - Major European aviation stakeholders jointly call for a follow-on of the successful EU Research programme SESAR Joint Undertaking to create the Single European Sky and support industries and authorities in enabling a more connected, safe and seamless transport for all.

October 18, 2017 - Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc receives a strategic proposal from the European Parliament Sky & Space Intergroup to boost European aeronautics beyond 2020.

June 7, 2017 - We, the undersigned associations representing European key industrial research and innovation stakeholders, call on the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to develop an ambitious next EU Research & Innovation Framework Programme (FP9) as a strong support for EU industrial leadership. 

May 11, 2017 - ASD welcomes the initiative of the European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) to hold a high-level event aimed at discussing the future of aeronautical research.

June 29, 2016 - ASD welcomes the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy as an important contribution to strengthening Europe’s role in the world and developing the EU into a credible security provider.

March 2, 2016 - ASD welcomes the initiative of the European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) to hold a high-level event highlighting the intrinsic link between sustainable aviation and innovation.

April 21, 2016 – ASD held its Board meeting in The Netherlands on April 21, 2016 on the occasion of the Dutch Presidency of the European Union.

October 22, 2015 – The Secretary General of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD), Mr. Jan Pie, today delivered the closing speech at the 7th European Aeronautics Days conference, Aerodays 2015, in London.

March 5, 2015 - On the occasion of the High Level Conference on civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems organised by the Latvian EU Presidency in Riga on 5-6 March 2015, ASD welcomed the intention of the EU Commission to move forward with a joint European action plan to open the civil RPAS market.

December 17, 2012 - European transport research actors today combine their voices to call for an appropriate budget share for transport research in the future Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.