Programmes & Initiatives

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Vision 2020 – A Strategic Research Agenda

Increasing air traffic has an impact on the environment and air safety. The European research agenda "ACARE-Vision 2020" focuses on these challenges.

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Aeronautical Research Programme IV (LuFo IV)

The current Aeronautical Research Programme IV (LuFo IV), promoted by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology, supports the efforts of the German aeronautical industry in cooperating with research to establish the right technological conditions.

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Promoting Research Institutes and Creating Networks

A current goal of the Aeronautical Research Program (LuFo) is develop a strong research network between Industry und Sciences to speed up the introduction of new aviation technologies.

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