Digital aviation technologies for new aviation business models, services, emerging global threats and industrial competitiveness

On 10 March 2020 the Commission presented a new Strategy to help Europe's industry lead the twin transitions towards climate neutrality and digital leadership. Europe needs industry to become greener, more circular and more digital while remaining competitive on the global stage.

The topic aims to enable new digital aviation technologies for new aircraft business models and services, (e.g. EGNSS-based search and rescue, urban air-mobility, firefighting, AI-based technologies, digital data platforms) as well as minimise the risk from emerging threats (extreme weather phenomena, cybersecurity, COVID-19 communicable diseases) to aviation. Synergies with other EU initiatives should be exploited towards European digital platforms that deliver insights and analytics for citizens, businesses and decision makers.

Third-country participation should guarantee and respect European IPR, interests and values.