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CLEAN SKY
Clean Sky – a European
partnership for new energy-
efficient aircraft technologies
By Tiit Jürimäe (pictured), Interim Executive Director at Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking
In 2017 Clean Sky’s first programme centres to work around a common Above all, Clean Sky is a true European
will draw to a close. As we look European programme. As an example, collaboration. It’s about working together
back and recap on the remarkable seven key Demonstrators that have at the European level to develop the
years since the start of the been achieved within the Clean Sky green technologies that both public and
programme in 2008, we can only programme offer a tangible glimpse private sectors believe could improve
confirm what an extraordinary journey into the future of innovative technology our environment and help us stay
this has been. This major European in the aviation sector: the Tech 800 competitive, and thus ensure we meet
aeronautics research initiative has demonstration engine, Advance Low European societal demands for a better
reviewed thousands of components Pressure system engine demonstrator, quality of life and future prospects.
used in current aircraft and helicopters the regional turboprop flight test,
to identify the areas that can be Bluecopter, Multi Criteria Departure This year we are celebrating the 60th
significantly improved in order to Procedure, COPPER Bird and the anniversary of the European project.
reduce CO2 emissions and noise Open Rotor. From optimising missions In March, the European Commission
by 2020. and trajectories, more lightweight issued a White Paper on the Future of
structures, improved aerodynamics Europe to launch a debate on future
Since 2008, some 20 large and propulsive efficiency, Clean Sky directions, as we remember that Europe
Demonstrators have been completed is delivering ground-breaking results has always been at its best when it is
by 600 participants in 24 European by translating innovative ideas into united, bold and confident that we can
countries, bringing together thousands cutting-edge technological solutions shape our future in partnership. The
of experts from leading companies, for the greener and quieter aircraft of great partnerships that Clean Sky has
universities, SMEs and research the future. developed are even more important in
these turbulent times of protectionism
and nationalism, let alone globalisation.
Collaborating at the European level
has helped the European aeronautics
supply chain stay in good shape,
by spreading into new regions and
countries and playing a role in building
a Europe with more growth and jobs.
The results of our collaborative
research at Clean Sky are well-placed
in the bigger picture of the EU’s vision
on sustainable transport in Europe,
through environment, mobility, and
competitiveness pillars. It is evident
that the aeronautical industry is
a continuously growing sector of
excellence in Europe. However, in
order to tackle aviation’s impact on the
planet and to cement the industry’s
growth for the future, we cannot rest on
our laurels. Clean Sky was established
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