European research in aviation – a focus on emissions reduction

This article presents an analysis of research and innovation (R&I) in aviation in Europe, with a focus on emissions reduction. EU funded projects are assessed, based on the Transport Research and Innovation Monitoring and Information System (TRIMIS) database. From the projects seven thematic fields in emissions reduction - aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, systems, opera- tions, eco-design and rotorcraft and analyses the evolution of funding and researched technologies, while providing the market and policy contexts in Europe.