AREANA Launches Synergy Cooperation Framework at Aerodays 2025
At this year’s Aerodays, the EU-funded AREANA project celebrated a major milestone with the launch of the AREANA Synergy Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)—a key step toward deeper collaboration in European aviation research.
The MoU brings together ministries and project managers from Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and the UK to align on shared research priorities, improve data exchange, and coordinate infrastructure use. Designed as a flexible framework, it allows signatories to define their level of involvement based on national goals and capacities.
In parallel, the AREANA Work Package 1 team held the 2nd Stakeholder Feedback workshop during the Aerodays. This workshop represented another important milestone in the project and enabled renewed involvement of the European aviation ecosystem.
The workshop followed the celebration of two additional planned signatures on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on increased cooperation regarding the European research ecosystem, initiated by AREANA. The workshop offered all interested stakeholders the opportunity to learn more about the MoU, the Process Manual, and the opportunities for closer cooperation described therein, as well as to provide feedback on the planned activities.
Looking ahead, AREANA plans to expand participation across Europe and beyond—inviting countries that share European values to join the growing network.
Stakeholders can stay informed and provide feedback by joining the AREANA Advisory and Support Group (AASG), which offers regular updates during the MoU drafting process. Membership is non-binding and open to anyone in aviation research administration or funding.
To get involved, email: hartwig.hagena@dlr.de. To stay connected and updated with the latest news of the AREANA Synergies activities and progress, you may check the relevant website Home | AREANA Synergies.
Project AREANA is funded by the European Union. Views and oppinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only.
The project is supported by CINEA – European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency and funded by the European Union, received funding from the European Union´s Horizon Europe Coordination and Support action under a Grant agreement No.101137574.