1. 6th Framework Programme Thematic Priority Aeronautics and Space

2. FP6 - Aeronautics Workprogramme l Objectives s To meet society’s needs for a more efficient, safer and environmentally friendly air transport s To win global leadership for European aeronautics with a competitive supply chain, including small and medium size enterprises. l Research Areas s Strengthening the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry in the global market s Improving the environmental impact with regard to emissions and noise s Improving aircraft safety and security s Increasing the operational capacity of the air transport system

3. FP6 - Aeronautics Workprogramme Approach l Open upstream research to further improve the technology base and develop innovative concepts and breakthrough technologies to pave the way for a step change in aviation. (Primarily Classical Instruments) l Focused downstream research integrating a critical mass of technical fields, activities and resources needed to achieve ambitious objectives. (Preferably New Instruments)

4. Research Domains : Õ Integrated design and product development Õ Manufacturing Õ Maintenance Õ Aerodynamics Õ Structural weight reduction Õ Equipment weight and power take up reduction Õ Propulsion Õ Crew workload reduction Õ Cabin environment Õ On board passenger services Õ New aircraft concepts and breakthrough technologies Research Objectives : s reduce aircraft development cost by 20% (50%) in the short (long) term s reduce aircraft operating cost by 20% (50%) in the short (long) term s increase passenger choice with regard to travel costs, time to destination, on- board services and comfort Strengthening Competitiveness

5. Research Domains: Õ Propulsion Õ Aerodynamics Õ Structural weight reduction Õ Equipment weight and power take up reduction Õ Combustion Õ External noise Õ Manufacturing Õ Maintenance Õ New aircraft concepts and breakthrough technologies Research Objectives: s reduce CO 2 by 50% per passenger-km in the long term s reduce NOx by 20% (80%) in the short (long) term s reduce external noise by 4-5 dB (10 dB) per operation in the short (long) term. For rotorcraft, reduce noise footprint area by 50% and external noise by 6 dB (10dB) in the short (long) term s reduce the environmental impact in the manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and its components Environmental Impact

6. Research Domains: Õ Human-machine interface Õ Accident prevention Õ Accident survivability Õ Airborne aircraft security Õ New aircraft concepts and breakthrough technologies Research Objectives: s reduce accident rate by 50% (80%) in the short (long) term s reach 100% capability to avoid or recover from human error s mitigate results of survivable accidents s reduce to zero hazards of on-board hostile actions while in flight Safety and Security Safety and Security

7. Research Domains Research Domains Õ On-board and ground automation aids, Õ Communication, navigation and surveillance systems Õ Flight operation procedures that will enable the introduction of new concepts including the free-flight concept in a future European ATM system Research Objectives : s optimise airspace and airport utilisation, and consequently reduce flight delays, through a seamlessly integrated European air traffic management system, which would facilitate the achievement of the “Single European Sky” initiative. Increasing Operational Capacity of the Air Transport System

8. l Strengthening competitiveness (1st area) 1st call s Integrated, intelligent, multidisciplinary design in the extended enterprise s Structural maintenance including health monitoring, damage detection and maintenance-free concept s Integrated, intelligent, flexible manufacturing FP6 - Aeronautics Workprogramme Topics for Integrated Projects

9. l Improving environmental impact with regard to emissions and noise (2nd area) 1st call s Multidisciplinary approach to an environmentally acceptable supersonic transport s Integration of technologies in support of a passenger and environmentally friendly helicopter FP6 - Aeronautics Workprogramme

10. l Improving aircraft safety (3rd area) 1st call s Airborne technologies integration for improved flight hazard protection and all weather operation s Security of aircraft operation FP6 - Aeronautics Workprogramme Topics for Integrated Projects

11. l Increasing the operational capacity and safety of the air transport system 1st Call s Advanced approach and landing s Co-operative ATM s Advanced surface movement guidance and control system s Airport efficiency FP6 - Aeronautics Workprogramme Topics for Integrated Projects

12. l Strengthening competitiveness (1st area) s Wind tunnel testing for aeronautical applications and related advanced measuring technologies s Integration of experimental and analytical research capacities for fixed wing aircraft l Improving environmental impact with regard to emissions and noise (2nd area) s Integration of research capacities on the environmental compatibility of aviation with regard to the impact of aircraft emissions FP6 - Aeronautics Workprogamme Topics for Network of Excellence

13. Research Areas for Space in FP6 l General objectives directed towards application fields s GALILEO: Strategic European infrastructure to change transport sector and foster related services s GMES: operational capability to provide information to the user community as per EC Action Plan (2001- 2003) s Satellite Telecommunications: to provide affordable and economically viable services to the largest possible customer base

14. Research Areas for Space in FP6 l Structure and approach s All 3 areas directed towards marketable products and pre-operational services s GALILEO activities to be implemented through the Joint Undertaking  All 3 areas to be coordinated with ESA

15. GMES: Objectives and Research Domains l OBJECTIVES s To reach pre-operational capability for environment and security through integration and pre-operational validation of existing or planned research results (EC, ESA, national entities and FP6) l RESEARCH DOMAINS s land cover and vegetation1 s water resources s ocean and marine applications1 s atmosphere s risk management1 s security 1 1- will have related projects in first call

16. GALILEO: Objectives and Research Domains l OBJECTIVES s develop applications and services using satellite positioning, navigation and timing infrastructures s demonstrate ability to provide safe, efficient and cost effective positioning, timing and navigation systems l RESEARCH DOMAINS s applications s user segment s standardisation and certification s deployment of local components

17. SATCOM: Objectives and Research Domains l OBJECTIVES s Support EU policies and validate space technology for public services, i.e. health, education, emergency systems and transport. l RESEARCH DOMAINS s Network and Service interoperability s End to end satellite telecommunication systems 1 s Convergence and integration of satellite communications with other Space application domains 1- will have related projects in first call

18. Possible Scenario FP6 Aeronautics Budget (2002-2006) Total Budget 1.075 – Aeronautics 840 (750 + 90) – Space 235 1st Call – Aeronautics259 (240+19) – Space Galileo 20 GMEs 45 Satcom 15 M €