The European Commission has launched work on an EU Aviation and Aeronautics Strategy and is inviting the public and industry stakeholders to share their feedback through a call for evidence. Deadline for comments is May 21.
The strategy has direct relevance to the drone and emerging advanced air mobility sectors. Among the strategy aims are: (to)
- Boost the large-scale deployment of unmanned aircraft, by accelerating the implementation of an enabling regulatory framework, supporting R&I creating enablers for automation, navigation and anti-jamming technologies.
- Increase aviation’s resilience to emerging security threats such as GNSS interference, drone incursions, use of aviation for irregular migration, and potential future major crises. Enhance the dual-use capabilities of the sector and further leverage the Military Mobility package measures and translating them into concrete action.
- Unlock the sector’s full potential for a safe, integrated and efficient air transport network, by addressing capacity constraints and air navigation inefficiencies through implementation and enhancement of the SES framework. Leverage digital innovation and AI technologies to accelerate the integration of unmanned aircraft and deployment of air traffic management (ATM) technologies.
According to the Commission, the strategy will set out a comprehensive framework to strengthen Europe’s aviation and aeronautical sectors at a time of heightened uncertainty.
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