Clean Sky Forum: research and innovation a top priority

This week, Brussels was host to the annual Clean Sky conference, the European research programme that aims to reduce the environmental impact of aircraft by 2020.

Richard Parker, Director of Research & Technology - Rolls Royce: interview in the video.

Industrialists, researchers, SME’s, a total of nearly 600 partners or members are already taking part in the first stage of Clean Sky. This year the conference promoted exchanges between, the already present, major industrialists and newcomers. High on the agenda, was the role required in the dynamics of this European innovation.

Eric Dautriat, Clean Sky programme Executive Director: interview in the video. 

Synergy between the aeronautical industry and the world of research is necessary to form a sustainable, innovative and unique ecosystem.

Eric Dautriat, Clean Sky programme Executive Director: interview in the video. 

This year’s recipient of the best Clean Sky project award was on the dismantling and recycling of aircraft, and was presented at a ceremony following the conference.