"Aviation industry has advanced significantly over the last 60 years. Passenger numbers are expected to double in the next 20 years and Research and Innovation are key to maintaining Europe’s capability and competitiveness in Air Transport and key to tomorrow’s mobility and prosperity. It is more important than ever to support the delivery of the long-term vision for this sector and the challenging goals set by Flightpath 2050."

Jean-Brice Dumont, Chair of ACARE, EVP Engineering, Airbus Commercial Aircraft.