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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.

April 27, 2017 – ASD welcomes the fruitful debate held during a high level lunch hosted by MEP and President of the Sky and Space Intergroup Monika Hohlmeier on the aviation’s way forward to reduce its environmental footprint.

March 23, 2017 - 2017 marks the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, which started the European Union (EU) project with the establishment of the European Economic Community – also known as the Common Market.

February 17, 2017 - Europe is the cradle of the manufacturing industry and has been at the forefront of industrial revolutions and technological innovations. The industry directly employs over 34 million people across all Member States.

February 7, 2017 – ASD was honoured to welcome European Commissioner for the Security Union Sir Julian King today, on the occasion of its Board and General Assembly meeting. The meeting allowed for a high-level strategic dialogue on European defence and security.

November 30, 2016 – ASD welcomes the adoption of the European Defence Action Plan which aims to support the competitiveness of the EU Defence Industry and the development of capabilities for a credible Common Security and Defence Policy.

November 23, 2016 – ASD welcomes the publication of the Drones Outlook Study by the SESAR Joint Undertaking, on the occasion of the High Level Conference on Drones taking place in Warsaw, Poland.

November 16, 2016 - ASD welcomes the fruitful and topical discussions held during the second Aeronautics Conference hosted by the European Parliament and its Sky and Space Intergroup.

Brussels, November 3, 2016 - ASD welcomes the initiative of the European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) to discuss how the EU Space policy can contribute to achieving the European Digital Agenda objectives.

October 6, 2016 - ASD applauds the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its Member States for reaching an agreement on the first ever global Market Based Measure (MBM) to tackle global civil aviation emissions.

September 7, 2016 – The European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) today debated with representatives of the European aerospace manufacturers on the links between innovation and the competitiveness of the aeronautics sector.

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.

June 22, 2016 - ASD welcomes the initiative of the European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) to discuss the necessity to release the growth potential of the Space industrial sector.

 June 17, 2016 – Representatives from ASD participated in a range of panels and plenary discussions at the 2016 EASA-FAA International Safety Conference, which took place in Washington D.C. on June 14-16, 2016.

May 11, 2016 – On the occasion of the ICAO High-Level Meeting on a Global Market Based Measure (MBM) scheme, representatives from ASD emphasised on the need to tackle the civil aviation CO2 emissions.

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.

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.

November 26, 2015 – ASD welcomes the European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) event aimed at discussing concrete solutions to tackle climate change.

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.

September 16, 2015 - ASD welcomes the initiative of the EP's Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) to organise a high-level event that allowed EU Institutions and Industry representatives to discuss the revision of the EASA Basic Regulation.