Eurocontrol and the SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU) signed an agreement on 7 September, outlining Eurocontrol’s renewed role in and commitment to the SJU and its next ATM research and development work programme (SESAR 2020). The agreement was signed  by Frank Brenner, Director General of Eurocontrol, and Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of the SESAR Joint Undertaking, in the presence of Henrik Hololei, Director General of DG MOVE, European Commission.

“Today’s agreement signals Eurocontrol’s continued commitment as co-founder and active member in the SESAR partnership. I believe that it is only through this type of collaboration that we can improve the overall performance of the European air transport network,” said Frank Brenner, Director General, Eurocontrol, and Vice Chair of the SESAR JU Administrative Board.

“SESAR is key to delivering the European aviation strategy and the Single European Sky. The European Commission is therefore happy to continue working with Eurocontrol as co-founders on this important European modernisation project,” said Henrik Hololei, Director General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE), and Chair of the SESAR JU Administrative Board.

“We are very pleased to have the renewed commitment and support of Eurocontrol, not just as a co-founder but also as a pro-active partner that injects expertise and positive energy into driving forward new ideas and R&D activities across the ATM domain, including the specific evolution of Network management. We look forward to working closely with colleagues from Eurocontrol and other members in order to deliver a high-performing aviation system for Europe,” said Florian Guillermet, Executive Director, SESAR Joint Undertaking.