News

May 11, 2017 - ASD welcomes the initiative of the European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) to hold a high-level event aimed at discussing the future of aeronautical research.

June 29, 2016 - ASD welcomes the Global Strategy for the European Union’s Foreign and Security Policy as an important contribution to strengthening Europe’s role in the world and developing the EU into a credible security provider.

June 22, 2016 - ASD welcomes the initiative of the European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) to discuss the necessity to release the growth potential of the Space industrial sector.

 June 17, 2016 – Representatives from ASD participated in a range of panels and plenary discussions at the 2016 EASA-FAA International Safety Conference, which took place in Washington D.C. on June 14-16, 2016.

May 11, 2016 – On the occasion of the ICAO High-Level Meeting on a Global Market Based Measure (MBM) scheme, representatives from ASD emphasised on the need to tackle the civil aviation CO2 emissions.

April 21, 2016 – ASD held its Board meeting in The Netherlands on April 21, 2016 on the occasion of the Dutch Presidency of the European Union.

March 2, 2016 - ASD welcomes the initiative of the European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) to hold a high-level event highlighting the intrinsic link between sustainable aviation and innovation.

October 22, 2015 – The Secretary General of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD), Mr. Jan Pie, today delivered the closing speech at the 7th European Aeronautics Days conference, Aerodays 2015, in London.

September 16, 2015 - ASD welcomes the initiative of the EP's Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) to organise a high-level event that allowed EU Institutions and Industry representatives to discuss the revision of the EASA Basic Regulation.

August 28, 2015 – On 24-27 August, ASD participated in the first conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) held in Cancun, Mexico. ASD has followed and supported the ATT since it was first introduced at the UN in 2006.

July 3, 2015 - ASD presented this week its priorities for a new EU Commission Aviation Strategy. Jan Pie, ASD Secretary General, shared the industry’s views at the ECAC DGs of Civil Aviation Meeting in Strasbourg that took place from 30 June to 1 July.

June 12, 2015 - "Defence matters" - this bold statement opened the 2013 Conclusions of the EU Council, which launched initiatives to strengthen the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

April 30, 2015 - Jan Pie, Secretary General of ASD will be presenting an industry view on anti-corruption on the occasion of Transparency International UK’s presentation of the findings of the Defence Companies Anti-Corruption Index 2015.

March 31, 2015 - Following today’s Board meeting and General Assembly in Brussels, Mr. Mauro Moretti has been appointed to the position of President of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD).

March 5, 2015 - On the occasion of the High Level Conference on civil Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems organised by the Latvian EU Presidency in Riga on 5-6 March 2015, ASD welcomed the intention of the EU Commission to move forward with a joint European action plan to open the civil RPAS market.

December 22, 2014 - ASD congratulates Airbus on the first delivery of the A350 XWB to Qatar Airways – the first delivery out of close to 800 orders for this new generation widebody aircraft.

April 4, 2014 - ASD representing the European Aerospace industry welcomes the vote by the Plenary of the European Parliament on the scope of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for aviation resulting in only flights operated within the European Economic Area being included until the end of 2016.

March 5, 2014 - It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Dr. Assad Kotaite, one of the most prominent and respected figures in the world of civil aviation.

November 26, 2013 - The Simplified Technical English Maintenance Group today announced the signature of the Memorandum of Understanding by means of which UNINETTUNO becomes the only board accredited by ASD for the organisation, delivery and issuing of the ASD-STE100 certified training.

November 7, 2013 - ASD today launched its annual convention, to take place in Prague from 23 to 25 April 2014 conducted under the theme “Strengthening European Prosperity and Competitiveness: A 4D test for policy makers and industry”.