The SESAR (Single European Sky ATM Research) programme is one of the most ambitious research and development projects ever launched by the European Community. The programme is the technological and operational dimension of the Single European Sky (SES) initiative to meet future capacity and air safety needs.
Given the complexity of the programme, a legal entity was founded by the European Commission and Eurocontrol, to coordinate and concentrate all relevant research and development efforts in the Community.
The mission of the SESAR Joint Undertaking is to develop a modernised air traffic management system for Europe. This future system will ensure the safety and fluidity of air transport over the next thirty years, will make flying more environmentally friendly and reduce the costs of air traffic management.
European Commission:
EUROCONTROL: 700 mio €
Trans-European transport Network Executive Agency:
Industry: 700 mio €
