The European Aerospace Science Network (EASN) Conference is a regular fixture in the SESAR JU calendar, providing an important opportunity to engage with the academic community and present air traffic management (ATM) research and innovation within the wider context of aviation and aeronautics. 

At this year’s four-day event, held in Toulouse at the end of October, SESAR JU showcased the work of its projects through scientific papers and poster sessions. Among those represented were AIC4ATM, ASTONISH, DARWIN, DeepFlow, DIALOG, ImAFUSA, JARVIS, OperA and TravelWise, highlighting developments in areas ranging from artificial intelligence and automation to surveillance, U-space and airspace integration.

SESAR JU Executive Director, Andreas Boschen, also took part in a panel discussion with representatives from Airbus, Clean Aviation, CIRA and the University of Seville on how start-ups are integral stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem and are helping to drive the sector’s innovation and overall competitiveness. During the visit to Toulouse, he also met with European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP) CEO Charlotte Neyret and Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer Pierre Lahourcade. ESSP is a longstanding SESAR JU partner and beneficiary of several projects, including LYCORNE, bringing expertise in satellite-based navigation and air traffic management.

The conference once again provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen links with the research community and highlight the contribution of SESAR JU projects to the future of European aviation.

Discover the latest research and innovation on the SESAR JU projects portal.